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| 2001 A4 fluid leak | 7/23/2008 | Jan |
Q: My 2001 A4 has a fluid leak from underneath the right-side of the back seats. It is kind of watery ...
A: If the dealer performed all of the repairs indicated: Timing belt, water pump, oil tensioners etc. ...
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| 2004 S4 Avant gearbox issue | 7/23/2008 | Jan |
Q: I have 2004 S4 Avant which has a weird automatic transmission problem. Sometime when I start the ...
A: The computer is indicating a fault in the transmission by flashing all the gear selections. This ...
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| a6 2001 coolant temperature red flashing warning | 7/22/2008 | Jan |
Q: i just had the valve cover gasket changed and oil changed, when i got my car back it had a huge red ...
A: No it sounds like a coolant sensor has failed, or, more likely, someone has shorted out a wire or ...
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| AUDI 2000 A6 QUATTRO SHIFT STUCK ON PARK | 7/22/2008 | Jan |
Q: my car was flooded and the shift keeps getting stuck on park and it would not move. I get error ...
A: The problem with the transmission comes from code 1626: Data-Bus Powertrain Missing Message from ...
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| Audi A6 2.7t catalytic converters burning out | 7/22/2008 | Jan |
Q: I keep replacing my catalytic converters (like every year) b/c they burn out. I have an apr chip ...
A: This is an unusual problem. usually cats will last 5-10 years before they need replacing, although ...
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| about sound | 7/21/2008 | Jan |
Q: Like i have 2000 Audi A6 and whenever i lock my car i see my car light flashlight but can't hear the ...
A: It is supposed to chirp when the car is locked, and the system is armed. The horn for the alarm is ...
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| Audi | 7/21/2008 | Jan |
Q: I have an 2003 Audi a4 1.8L Turbo Quattro. Has 80000k on it and have just noticed a pinky orange, ...
A: More than likely this is coolant. There are numerous coolant pipes, either side of the engine so ...
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| hello | 7/20/2008 | Jan |
Q: were is located the ac filter in audi c4 quattro or how to change it.
A: You are inconsiderate and dumb. I have had enough of giving free advice to morons such as yourself. ...
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| 2002 Audi A6 2.7T alternator problems | 7/20/2008 | Jan |
Q: I recently spent about $6K in repairs for my A6 during two separate incidences within one day. ...
A: It does sound like all of a sudden you have been hit with a number of issues which should, perhaps ...
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| 2004 A4 1.8T CVT showing fault 18201-P1793 | 7/19/2008 | Jan |
Q: It comes on and sometimes resets itself. From researching on the net I find that Audi has issued TSB ...
A: You have already got into a good deal of detail. In my experience, the ribbon cable in the ...
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| Audi A6 2002 Electric Window | 7/19/2008 | Jan |
Q: My child sun blind got caught in the window when it was opening. i managed to free it but now the ...
A: Are all the seals back in the right place? It is possible that maybe it has affected the mechanism, ...
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| FRONT DOME LIGHT PANEL | 7/19/2008 | Jan |
Q: ok so i want to change these yellow bulbs in that panel....Can someone tell me how to remove that ...
A: I unfortunately can not post pictures, but normally there is a plastic clip that holds these in ...
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| Heater Stays On | 7/18/2008 | Jan |
Q: 1997 Audi A6 Quatro - My heater won't turn off regardless of the temp setting. Is there a way to ...
A: the heater valve is normally operated by vacuum, it is located where the two hot water pipes go ...
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| Audi A3 1.9 TDI | 7/18/2008 | Jan |
Q: My Audi has lost most of its power - although it still starts 1st time and drive perfectly. My ...
A: I would check the turbo anyway, also check for an exhaust blockage. You can also check the inlet, ...
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| 01 Audi a4 quattro 1.8t- a/c problems and engine | 7/17/2008 | Jan |
Q: I just purchased a used 2001 Audi a4, after driving the car for about 5-10 minutes the A/C blows hot ...
A: Most probably the refrigerant is low, causing the compressor to switch off. If the car does not ...
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| Code for instruments | 7/16/2008 | Jan |
Q: Hey, I really appreciate that you actually take time to do this and i would appreciate it much more ...
A: It sounds like someone changed the instruments out at some point. Anyway, the correct coding can be ...
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| ABS | 7/16/2008 | Jan |
Q: The ABS light of my Audi A3 is always on, what could be the cause?
A: Uusally this means the ABS relay is bad. There is a relay under the ABS plastic cover, which ...
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| 1994 Audi 100S...Automatic transx. | 7/15/2008 | Jan |
Q: I have a problem with my auto.transmition...it dos not move in any gear. Was shifting before,but it ...
A: If you are sure that you put everything back the way that it was, and re-filled with the correct ...
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| 1994 Audi 100S...Automatic transx. | 7/15/2008 | Jan |
Q: I have a problem with my auto.transmition...it dos not move in any gear. Was shifting before,but it ...
A: If the car does not move forward or reverse, then there is a more serious problem with the ...
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| Audi A4 Quattro | 7/14/2008 | Jan |
Q: I have a 1998 A4 Quattro that recently had the Automatic Handle/Shift (center Console) pull right ...
A: The lever is normally attached by a screwthread, or by a securing screw. Normally the handle splits ...
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| Audi A4 Alarm fault | 7/14/2008 | Jan |
Q: When i remote lock the car the alarm light should flash fast then slow down, it flashes fast then ...
A: A VAG-COM is a communication/interrogation program which allows the error code to be read out of ...
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| problem with warning lamps | 7/12/2008 | Jan |
Q: I know its not audi but vw, but you perhaps cen help me. I have a vw passat 1.9 tdi PD, 03 reg. ...
A: It sounds like one of the wheel speed sensors is intermittent, which will cause the ABS and ESP ...
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| covertible top hydraulic leak | 7/11/2008 | Jan |
Q: I noticed the open/close cyliner hydraulic oil leaked. There is a small hole punctual on the ...
A: Those plastic hoses are attached to the ends by the manufacturer, the complete hose can be replaced, ...
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| 2001 A4 fluid leak | 7/11/2008 | Jan |
Q: My 2001 A4 has a fluid leak from underneath the right-side of the back seats. It is kind of watery ...
A: A battery acid leak is uncommon, and the stain would have a powdery look to it after a few days ...
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| ECT sensor on 2.7T | 7/10/2008 | Jan |
Q: I've seen many posts on location of the ECT sensor on various Audi models, but none descriptive ...
A: Well Jon was the most recent one to replace it on a 2.7T; it is located behind the cylinder head in ...
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| 2000 a4 1.8 windows and interior lights | 7/10/2008 | Jan |
Q: the windows on my 2000 A 1.8l are stuck down! also my interior lights do not work. it is currently ...
A: I need a little more info to diagnose this. Any other circuits not working? (Fan, etc) if more ...
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| audi a6 flooding | 7/9/2008 | Greg |
Q: it has filled with water bahind the passenger seat due to bulk head filling with water,entering ...
A: It's possible that water got into the intake system , We have seen as bad as damaged valves, because ...
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| Audi A4 3.0 2002 | 7/9/2008 | Jan |
Q: I wanted to check if my MAF sensor was working since my car is trembling when is on Parking and ...
A: It sounds like the MAF is not having an effect when diconnected, so there are two options; either ...
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| audi a6 flooding | 7/9/2008 | Jan |
Q: my daughters tried to bring it to my mehanic because as she was driving it around smoke started to ...
A: I believe the water in the passenger compartment is due to blocked drainage due to leaves, this is ...
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| 2001 A4 fluid leak | 7/9/2008 | Jan |
Q: My 2001 A4 has a fluid leak from underneath the right-side of the back seats. It is kind of watery ...
A: There is not much there. usually you will find that when driving, if something leaks under the ...
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| Coolant temp gauge | 7/8/2008 | Jan |
Q: My coolant temp gauge is giving me some problems. The gauge would usually read in the middle and ...
A: I think this is the temperature switch. Typically the temperature sensor is located near the ...
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| audi a6 flooding | 7/8/2008 | Jan |
Q: my daughters tried to bring it to my mehanic because as she was driving it around smoke started to ...
A: If it starts to smoke this could be due to a blown head gasket, or other engine problems where water ...
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| 1994 Audi 90CS evaporator | 7/8/2008 | Jan |
Q: How do you remove the evaporator from the car to replace it what are the steps? & Do you have to ...
A: The evaporator is located in the heater module, this is located behind the dash and is a major pain ...
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| '98 A4 Quattro Radio problem | 7/6/2008 | Jan |
Q: Just recently my radio knob has quit responding. I am able to turn on the radio/cd player just fine, ...
A: It sounds like the potentiometer has broken, you can remove the knonb itself and see if the metal ...
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| audi a6 flooding | 7/6/2008 | Jan |
Q: my daughters tried to bring it to my mehanic because as she was driving it around smoke started to ...
A: I do not see a way that the flooding made its way into the engine. Tall story. I would check the ...
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| Audi A4 Oil light flashing | 7/6/2008 | Jan |
Q: i have a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T the oil light was flashing....car done 80k miles now...i took it to the ...
A: It is in the housing above the oil filter, look for a switch with black insulation and wires going ...
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| audi a4 1.8t auto | 7/5/2008 | Jan |
Q: my son has a problem starting his car,after the car has been running .It has had a full service a ...
A: I think perhaps the engine coolant temperature sensor is bad, which gives the engine the wrong ...
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| 1992 Audi 100 Quattro, Getting too hot | 7/5/2008 | Jan |
Q: I noticed that my car started getting too hot about 45 days ago. I have noticed that the fan that ...
A: The engine coolant temperature sensors are notorious for failing, but it sounds like the fan may ...
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| Air conditioner | 7/5/2008 | Jan |
Q: jan, i have a 1999 audi a6. i try to turn the airconditioner on by following the instructions of the ...
A: If you have set the temperature to cool, and switched on the fan, and hit auto, then the AC should ...
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| Audi A3 1.8T Electric Window Switch | 7/4/2008 | Jan |
Q: I've just replaced the drivers side electric window regulator & motor and although the window now ...
A: If you keep the switch up, does the window go up smoothly? There could be a remaining issue with ...
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