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#168 of 177 Re: 2001 Allroad Suspension [kc77] by Dondanger Oct 14, 2009 (12:27 am)
Replying to: kc77 (Oct 13, 2009 4:44 pm) You need to find which spring - left or right - is the culprit and then swop it out ASAP so that the compressor doesn't get over heated - as that is even more money. There are some previous posts on how to test which one is at fault. Good luck!
#169 of 177 It sounds a bit loose / rattly over bumps. by lxtwin Oct 16, 2009 (12:44 pm)
Hi there   I have a 2005 Allroad with 28,000 miles on it, so not a lot really. I have noticed over the past 3 months when I go over the normal pot holes the left side sounds loose / rattly, I think it is worse on level 3 and not as noticeable at 1, but it might be me. It is fine on smooth or lightly rough roads.   The Air suspension stays at the level I leave it at and does not appear to leak or I do not have any warning lights that are coming on.   Has anyone else had a problem like this.   Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: angus5 (Oct 17, 2009 12:23 pm)
#170 of 177 Re: It sounds a bit loose / rattly over bumps. [lxtwin] by angus5 Oct 17, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: lxtwin (Oct 16, 2009 12:44 pm) Its probably just a worn bush on the nearside suspension assembly or anti roll bar caused by driving too fast over potholes or speed humps. Any competent mechanic with a bar will confirm.
#171 of 177 It sounds a bit loose / rattly over bumps. - will get it checked. by lxtwin Oct 17, 2009 (12:38 pm)
Thanks mate,   I will get it checked out, It was in for its MOT a month ago at an Audi garage and I asked them to check it but they said it was OK.   However I do not have a lot of confidence in them as the brakes passed and they missed that it needed new pads and disks.
#172 of 177 suspension swap 2001 allroad by blockisland98 Oct 22, 2009 (12:08 pm)
I have a popped suspension in my allroad,, all 4 corners. I was wondering if I could swap a regular a6 suspension into it, to prevent that from happening again. I was told by my Audi dealer that I could not,, and was told by an ex-Audi mechanic I could. I tried to research it on the internet but have found nothing so far.
#173 of 177 Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad by polyglot Nov 23, 2009 (4:35 am)
Two days ago I bought I an used 2002 Audi Allroad which was in good condition (one owner, 90k miles) from a car repair shop. Cash was handed over in return for the title, no sale document exists apart from the Statement of Transaction form, used to register at the DMV in NY. The car was well maintained and there were no issues experienced during the test drive.   Only after the purchase I found that the steering was sometimes odd (difficult) during hard turns. Since I remember that the last repair was done in the car repair shop where they replaced the air supension on both front wheels, I intend to drive back on Monday when they reopen to check it out.   This morning when I backed out of my drive way (paved, flat), there was an audible crack followed by metallic scraping sound so I immediately stopped and found out that the steering link, a part of the suspension is mechanically broken off, something totally unexpected out of a quality car that both past inspection and have been serviced in an Audi dealership just last month!   Any of you had this problem before? And what was the main cause?   Any thought or advice how to confront the repair shop who sold me this used car? As mentioned, an important factor is that they worked on the suspension just a week ago before selling the car to me. And I assume this is done after the state inspection.   So I need to sort out two questions:   1. the origin of the rupture of the steering link: My plan is is show the picture that I took to someone who knows about the problems of the drive train and suspension, for example a local Mavis Tires and ask them how and under which circumstance such a rupture can happen. On top of that, I could ask the opinion of the head mechanic of an official Audio dealer.   2. Fault responsibility (my main question): Barring the aspect of the potential and severe injury (I would have been paralyzed in a car accident with the current condition of my spine), who bears the cost of the car repair in this case?   Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: manster (Nov 23, 2009 7:52 am) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2009 8:23 am) polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) and 1 more...
#174 of 177 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [polyglot] by manster Nov 23, 2009 (7:52 am)
Replying to: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 4:35 am) I'd have the car inspected by an Audi mechanic and then promptly consult with an attorney and the state attorney general. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2009 8:23 am) polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2009 8:39 am)
#175 of 177 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [manster] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 23, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: manster (Nov 23, 2009 7:52 am) It sounds like the shop might be culpable. They should eat this repair. If they refuse, you can have it fixed at an Audi dealership, get the bill, and sue the shop in Small Claims court. You'll probably win given the circumstances. I think an attorney might be too expensive given the probable cost of repairs---unless you want them to take the car back, then an attorney might be necessary. Consulting with the consumer fraud unit of your DA's office is also an excellent suggestion, just made to you previously by manster.   Visiting Host Replies to this message: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2009 8:39 am)
#176 of 177 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [Mr_Shiftright] by polyglot Nov 23, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2009 8:23 am) Thanks guys for your valuable responses. Today I first contacted two Audi dealerships and spoke with their mechanic, both of them stated that the defective upper service arm is very probably caused by the improper handling during the replacement of the air suspension: a torch was apparently used to loosen the bolts, that deformed/compromised the aluminium arm. Though they would not put it on paper without seeing it, I am confident that I will have it fixed without paying out of my pocket and I intend to have the car inspected by an Audi dealer after the repair. My wife is worried about the safety after the repair and urged me to think about cancelling the sale, which legal arguments should I use in this case? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 24, 2009 8:39 am)
#177 of 177 Re: Steering link broken two days after the purchase of a used 2002 Allroad [polyglot] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 24, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: polyglot (Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm) I think you have to get professional legal counsel. We aren't lawyers. Maybe a nice threatening letter from an attorney is all you need to get out of this deal.

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