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Re: Speedometer [walter48]
by shipo
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Dec 06, 2007 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: walter48 (Dec 06, 2007 2:07 pm)
Like I wrote earlier, every German car I've evern owned or driven has been optimistic in the Speedometer department. I believe they are actually designed that way on purpose and as such, your Audi dealer won't be able to "fix it".
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- #11 of 26
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A4 spedo.
by steve150m
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Dec 22, 2007 (10:07 am)
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I have an 03 A4, 04 S4 and a 01 Jetta all with spedo. readings of 4 to 5 mph high. All were checked with gps. computer in car seems accurate. A good friend of mine who is in the automotive OEM business says by law, spedo accuracy must be +or - 4 percent for cars sold in the U.S. When I compared my odometer to the freeway markers my car only recorded 9.6 miles over a 10 mile stretch. The above speed check was at an indicated 80 mph.
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Re: Speedometer [irmob]
by dspaul
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Apr 27, 2008 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: irmob (May 14, 2007 11:27 am)
Same problem here. I've owned Audis for years and the speedometer has always matched trip trip computer exactly, on A4'4, A6's, even the current A3 loaner that I'm driving. I recently purchase an "Audi Certified" 2005.5 A4 2.0T 6MT with 32,000 miles on it. With in 5 minutes of picking up the vehicle I noticed that he speedometer was reading high (+5mph) when compared to the trip computer. This was tested w/ the cruise control on at highway speeds of 60-65mph. It was also verified against a roadside radar speed check, and an external GPS unit. All matched the trip computer, and the speedo reads +5-6 mph. The car is currently at the dealer while they try to figure out the problem.
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Re: Speedometer [dspaul]
by walter48
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Apr 27, 2008 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: dspaul (Apr 27, 2008 10:49 am)
Let me know what the dealer says. I brought my A4 in at the 5k check and told them to fix the speedo also. They checked it with radar ar 40 mph and said to speedo was reading 42 so they did nothing. I've always checked mine at highway speeds and at 70 the GPS says 65. I did the same test with the GPS reading 40 mph on cruise control and the speedo reads 43 mph. I have a ;ease car and if I actually drive 36,000 miles the odometer would say 38,000 and at 20 cents/mile that would cost me $400. So please let me know what your dealer says.
walt nikesch.com
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Re: Speedometer [walter48]
by dspaul
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Apr 27, 2008 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: walter48 (Apr 27, 2008 11:39 am)
Will do ! I'm interested to see what their "supertech" has to say.....
This has never been a problem before on my 2000 A6 2.7T, or the wife's TT. Even the loaner A3 I'm driving right now is dead on when comparing the trip computer's average speed indicator (in cruise control) to the speedo.
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Re: Speedometer [walter48]
by bmlexus
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Apr 27, 2008 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: walter48 (Dec 06, 2007 2:07 pm)
I have a new Toyota RAV4 and the speedo totally agrees with my GPS while my much more expensive AUDI speedo reads 5 MPH high at 70 MPH. This is unacceptable
Very unacceptable
I have to be honest I have never heard this problem before
I have never used GPS I guess I have to get 1 any suggestion which 1?
Since you mentioned that toyota rav4 totally agrees with your GPS then what can I say 1 more reason to buy a toyota,lexus cars. japanese cars seem to do everything better
Does any1 know if bmw has this problem?
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Re: Speedometer [bmlexus]
by dspaul
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Apr 27, 2008 (6:34 pm)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 27, 2008 5:17 pm)
No way !!! I've had the AWD Lexus IS300, and although it is nice I much prefer the way the Audi's drive. We get 5 months of winter in New England, and nothing beats the Audi Quattro for traction in the winter. But, that being said the speedo. issues annoys the hell out of me. Audi is bringing in a "supertech" to look at it tomorrw. I'll keep you guys posted as to what transpires...
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Re: Speedometer [dspaul]
by bmlexus
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Apr 28, 2008 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: dspaul (Apr 27, 2008 6:34 pm)
I've had the AWD Lexus IS300, and although it is nice I much prefer the way the Audi's drive
Ever checked your speedometer of your lexus with a GPS?
How accurate is it?
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Re: Speedometer [bmlexus]
by dspaul
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Apr 28, 2008 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 28, 2008 2:33 pm)
Nope got rid of it a "company car" - for another Audi....
It couldn't hack the NE winters.... I admit it was more luxurious, but the Audi's are sportier, and drive better.
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Re: Speedometer [psiklops]
by dadas78
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Apr 28, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: psiklops (Dec 04, 2007 1:44 pm)
I have an 2008 A4 2.0T Quattro with 1,800 miles on it. My speed is off by +2 when checking it against a garmin nuvi 360 purchased last year. Thought I was the only one with issues until i saw this thread
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