cool, so when do you recommand regular visits to the dealer for checkups and such. And what is it with this super new sophisticated oil
the new models use. Is it really good for 100k or more?
- H

I just got a 2006 2.0t. After havingt a 225 hp TT for 4 years this car sems a little, shall we say, Sluggish in comparison. Does 25 hp make that much difference? Is there a way to get performance up other than chipping the engine?

I had a TT for a few years and remember having to add a quart of oil about every 1500 miles since day 1. I now bought a 2.0t 2006. Am I to expect the same results of weak rings? IU am sort of scared to wait 5k to check the oil. It doesn't bother me so much as warranty would replace my engine but wouldn't Audi want to see the car before 5k at least to save Them money or cover their ass persay?

hi,

thanks for doing this!
i just got 99 A6 quatro. 1) I puchased new tires and did alingment at Pep Boys. is it ok? or it is very specific adjustment and should be done at dealer only?

Also I just did an oil change synth 0W40 replacing regular (is it ok?). I saw oily left CV boot, at the same time the leak of power stering was diagnosed and supposedly fixed. (I don't trust the mechanic) So how do I check if CV boot is bad or it's just spillovers from oil leaks?

I'm ignorant about modern car keys. My key for my 2002 Audi A4 stopped working remotely. Do I need a new battery? Is the battery replaceable by me? Thanks.

Hi, Josh ... happy new year. My wipers stick. Suddenly, they freeze in an upward position. I need to pull over. Turn of the engine. Jiggle wiper a little. Turn it back on, and usually this does the job, and the wipers are once again working. However, because we have lots of the wet stuff here in Northern California, this has occurred about five times, thus far. I figure it's either the windshield wiper "motor" or a regulator? Only thing, on two occurances, there has also been an interior light bugaboo, as well. I'll lock the car and sometimes the interior light does not go off. These two problems began this week on the same day, concurrently; though not necessarily at the same exact time. I assume they're connected. If so, then perhaps replacing the motor is not the solution? Or maybe it is? I'd like to know so I may call Audi tomorrow January 2, and make sure they have the part in the shop. Thanks.

Josh,

I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0T that I believe is leaking oil. I've had the car since May of 2005 and no problems until this oil thing. The car has about 13K on it and has had the 5K service done by the dealer, which was done around Sept/Oct. In December (12/23) of 05' the yellow Oil Min light came on while on a long road trip down to RI. I drove the car the next morning to the Audi dealer down there and the added about two quarts of oil to the car, along with checking for leaks. So, know there may be a problem I checked the oil on 1/27 and the dip stick now reads MIN....were has all of that oil gone in that short about of time? Could this be an Oil leak or are the 2.0T engines consuming lot's of oil, if so what's an respectable rate for oil consumption for this new engine line? The car is going back to the dealer on Monday for further checks. How have the A3's been thus far compared with the new A4's? Thanks again for your time.....
John

Hi,

My 1999 A6 quattro 2.8 (no turbo) consumes on average about 16 mpg, these are combined hwy and city miles. After 3hrs driving on hwy it did not go over 17 and I am not very aggressive driver. I think it's too much.
For example, auto.consumerguide.com mentions about 17/27 and 22.4 of observed mpg.
What do you guys think about how to improve mpg? I've heard about changing air filter, spark plugs, can this be done by myself?
Also I don't think these will result in much of an improvement (from 16 to 22 mpg).

Thanks

I have a 2001 Audi TT 180 FWD
I got a Oil Min light yesterday after starting my car...

I immediately shut it off and add half a quart of Mobil 1 5w-30, what it's had since new.
Turned on car, Oil Min light *still* on.
Drive 1 block, stop, 5 min later check dipstick. The oil level is just at the bottom "low" mark.
I add the remainder of the first quart. OIl Min light *still* on.
I drive 2 miles and grab a new case of oil. I first check the dipstick, oil level is halfway between marks.
I then add 1/4 of the second quart, Oil Min light *still* on.
I have no choice but to drive home, ~ 10 miles. The Oil Min light remains on.
Checked the car this morning... guess what? Oil Min light!

Does the Oil Min light mean low pressure, or low oil level? The "Min" light is not displayed in the manual at all, only an Oil/genie lamp without the "Min." Perhaps that would be a separate light that indicates low oil pressure?

I understand that if the car mesaures its oil level by the oil pressure, they are one in the same. If the light is in fact an independent oil level indicator, then I feel comfortable driving the car since I know it has adequate oil.. just a sender unit issue.

Any thoughts? I'm quite a bit out of warranty and would like to possibly save myself a trip to the dealer ;) I have no problem turning wrenches, replacing sensors, and have the Bentley manual. Doing any work on the car will require a drive to a friend's house, however.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

2001 Audi TT 180 FWD
52k miles

Hi,

Is it recommended to use only G12 red/purple coolant for Audi A6 quatro 1999?
Can regular green coolant be used or mixed with it ?

Had a question. Recently had my wiper linkage blad replaced. Used the wipers while driving in the rain a couple days later and while they were in use, they kind of stopped in the middle. had to turn the wiper off and back on and now the wiper blades (even in the off position) start higher. They look like they moved up 6 inches and if i turn the car off and push the blades down they will stay down but as soon as i turn the car on again they pop back up higher. Do you have any ideas what is going on here? Could it be a loose screw? Or the motor track causing the wippers to start higher?

Thanks for your help.

YES- 2003 a4
I use the ashtray to hold coins in after removing the inset. Of course a coin fell in the gap the retractable lid folds back into. The dealer wanted $100 to crack it open and fish it out so the lid can open and shut. The lid moves, but can't retract al the way and wont stay shut now either. Shhoving a wire around int he re didn't do anything either. Any pointers?

please check my 1999 audi a41.8t HELP post, just purchased it two days ago and it has a shit load of lights that have come on...

I've been trying to remove the front ashtray of my 2001 A6 for a project I'm working on. I got the radio out and the A/C controls out, then pressed down on the tabs to remove the ashtray as it says in the eBahn manual. But it will only come out about 1/2 inch. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong? Any suggestions?

David

Thanks for your consideration.
UK 1999 A6 2.5TDi 150,000 lovely eco friendly, runs 50/50 with veg oil. (periodically)

Recently, monthly, I have to top up coolant with quarter gallon. No outward displays of leakage. I see pressure testing can exaccerbate leaks.

Whats the prognosis? How long will it take? What should be included in the service for value?

Cheers

Hi Joshua

The indicator switch on my 1999 A3 1.8T stopped working. I bought the replacement switch today and need to know how to replace the old one with it? It is situated in the centre consol of the dash behind the hazard light switch (one and the same) and I'm not sure how to remove the centre console facia to get to the actual switch?

Can you help me with instructions?

Hey Joshua,

So, I compulsively bought a '97 A4 Quattro with about 150k miles on it last week. It's been my dream car ever since i was 16. Unfortunately, I failed to have it looked at before I bought it, because I got such a great deal, and I didn't want it to get away. So, sure enough, a few days into my new ownership, I smell burning oil.... So I have a look under the car, and there is oil residue all over the bottom of the car. I could actually see smoke coming from one of the shields under the car. So I'm assuming that this has been a problem for quite a while, and that the previous owner neglected to get it taken care of. So I took it to my local mechanic, and he said that there was too much residue to even figure out where the leak originates. So he put some die in my engine, which will supposedly allow them to locate where the leak actually is. I went though the perivous owner's service records, and its latest record mentioned "oil leak coming from under both cylinder heads". So... my first inclination would be a cylinder head gasket. I want to be prepared when I go back into this mechanic, so that I can make an educated decision on how to move forward with the problem. Any idea on how much labor i should expect to replace the head gaskets? If it isn't the head gaskets, and other suggestions on what to look for? Any help would be so greatly appreciated!!!!!

Cheers
Jeff

I posted another question in this forum with more detail on my problem, which is replacing the flasher module in a 2002 A6 3.0. I'm still guessing at it, but I did figure out that the top wood panel comes off relatively easily and I'm now looking at two screws on either end that I'm afraid to removed based on another comment I saw here. How do I get to that flasher unit without pulling apart the whole dashboard?

The windshield washer nozzles on my 2001 TT are out of alignment - is there a straightforward way to adjust them myself?

Just purchased 2001 A4 Quat. 1.8T. Suddenly got low oil pressure warning. No visible leaks, no clouding of oil. No visible problems. Windshield sticker indicates oil was changed just before purchase - probably not synthetic, and suspect coking problem. Is it possible to flush? What first steps should I take. Thanks for any advice you can offer!

I bought the car used, and it needs an alignment as it pulls to the left. Would you know if I would need to get both front and back aligned? Also, can I take to any shop or do I need to take it to an Audi dealer? The closest dealer is 120 miles away. Is there anything else this could be besides an alignment issue?

Mileage is 43,647.

Hi.

I have a 1992 Audi 100s, V6, and it just recently started leaking engine oil. It's wet on the back of the engine, and runs down and back to the Catalytic Converter, where it burns. It's been degreased and dyed, and one shop said it could be the rear main engine seal. Another shop said it was probably the plenum gasket on the top of the engine, as they said alot of oil was gathering in the valley between the V. I had never heard of this on an Audi. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Giovanni.

What do you think should be the frequency of replacement for cv boots for a 2000 A4?
TIA,
Marianne

Hello,

Not sure if you can help? The window wipers on my A4 have pretty much stopped working. For a while they moved really slowly, but with persistance they gradually built up enough momentum to clear the window. Since returning from holiday however, they have got worse and now slowly creep up the windscreen and stop 1/2 way where I have to get out and physically help them finish their cycle. (Thankfully I can take our other car in the rain!)

I can't seem to find any decent home fix-it solutions on-line, nor what price to expect if I take it to my local dealer? Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Ali

I've searched the web high al low and can't find two items that I need replaced on a 2002 A6 Quattro, 3.0.
First is the dip stick, it broke in half a month after I bought the used car, and second, I need the fog light grill for the drivers side. Seems the tabs broke off and it escaped.
Any help, direction or suggestion would be welcomed, I'd try a local dealer but I'm trying to stay away from having to get a second mortgage!!
Thanks,
Max

Hi,

Is it difficult to change the Engine Air Filter on an 2001 A6 2.8? If not, where is it located? Do you recommend any particular brand of air filters? How often should I change this?

Thank you!

Hi... Thanks in advance for your help.

My passenger-side window washer nozzle is clogged (I know it's clogged because the other one/pump/hoses are all working and there is a very weak stream coming from the clogged one, which was pumping fine just days ago). I found a website describing the process of how to unclog these things in general(www.popularmechanics.com/autom...6.html

However, I guess the Audi TT (2000) system is different as I just do not see the clips which I need to push down with pliers to remove the nozzle to then unclog it. Do I need to remove the black plastic tray on top of which the nozzle rests? But this would require unscrewing the windshield wipers, which hold it in place. I don't want to do anything drastic and screw it up... so I figured I'd ask for some advice.

My car is still under the CPO so I don't know if this may even be covered. In any case, I'd really like to avoid any additional expenses as I literally was on my way home from the dealer when I realized the problem, just having spent $480 on unrelated repairs. I think I could do this myself if only I knew how to remove the nozzles...

Your help is really appreciated!

I have been experiencing the "Check Engine Light" occasionally. It only comes on when the A/C is on, and when I step on the accelerator at the same time. For example, the light comes on while accelerating, turn off A/C, light goes out. The light would also go off if I back off the accelerator. I also have a whirring noise that sounds like a chain, once again only when the A/C is on. I assume this might have to do with one of the belts associated with the A/C. Is there any crosslink between the drive for the A/C belts and the check engine light? Any other ideas?

My 2001 a4 was sitting for about 5 months and the battery died. My key alarm isnt working i got new batteries and tried the little "handshake" with it and it still isnt unlocking the car. I have to basicly jimmy rig it each time I want to open or unlock the door by locking the driver door from the back of the car so the alarm goes off. Got any suggestions on how to get the key working again?

My girlfriend has a 2001 Audi TT

We recently discovered she had a coolant leak from a seal on the water pump.

The dealer said that the water pump needed to be replaced and since that was being replaced we needed to do the timing belt as well. In total this was going to be a couple grand and some time to fix, neither of which she has at this time.

I thought about a quick fix solution and thought abount pouring some 'Stop Leak' into the radiator. Is this a bad idea?

Secondly, in order to keep water in the system, can I just pour distilled water into the overflow? Is that also where I should pour the 'Stop Leak'?

Thanks

i have an 2000 audi tt quattro coupe 1.8T with 78,200 miles and the engine is gone; mechanic says valves bent, rod busted, cam & bearings toast. I bought it 4 months ago from an independent used auto dealer. It was running fine until I got off the freeway and noticed the engine making a knocking noise.

do you know any places to go (i'm near philly, pa) to get the engine replaced and about how much i may expect to spend.

plus, is there any way to get audi to cover this, since it seems common for this engine to breakdown

Hi,

Just acquired a 2002 A4 1.8T Quattro (sport) about one month ago. The car had 98,000 kilometers (about 61,000 miles) The car seemed in great shape. The used car dealer (not Audi) let me have it for two days before I bought it and everything seemed fine. A mechanic that I took it to noted that it "seemed like new" - but this was just a rudimentary visual inspection and checks for leaks, etc.

About 200 KMs into my ownership of the car I fell victim to the "oil sludge" problem. I was able to get the car to the local Audi dealer. They seemed pretty good. They were able to pull the service record for the car and update my service manual. Unfortuantely, the previous owner lapsed a few thousand kilometers on his service schedule and Audi was at first refusing to honor the extended warranty on the engine. With a little "discussion" between the used car dealer, the auction house, VW and Audi, they decided to cover the "repair" under the extended engine warranty. They did not replace the engine just some key components - oil lifter, pumps, hoses, etc. (They cleaned out the sludge and flushed the system).

1. Once I got the car back, I noticed a very loud "whirring/whining" sound coming from the engine that only manifests itself while the car is in gear and I am accelerating. The noise starts at about 2100 RPM and gets louder and higher in frequency as the RPMs increase. I just want to know if this is the Turbo and can be related to the initial oil sludge problem. I can't figure it being anything else. It is hard to pinpoint exactly as this only occurs when in drive (whether in Auto or tip mode) and while accelerating - foot needs to be on the gas for this to occur - i.e. if I take the foot off the accelerator even at 4000RPM the noise immediately stops.

2. The Audi technician is also now claiming that I have a problem with my evaporator. What is this and what does this mean? Can this also be related to the oil sludge problem "fixed" last week

3. My stereo - the stock Symphony system - has one row of its LED display burnt out. Can this be easily repaired or am I looking at a total replacement (which likely wouldn't be worth the money)?

Everything else on the car is fantastic. I love the car - I just want it to work (and I would like to have it in my possession more than in the repair shop's).

Thanks

i have a 2002 A6 2.7 turbo. about 2 months aog i had the coolant level refilled. took to an audi dealer and they tooped it off and said it looked good. 2 months later the coolant light is telling me that its low again. i havent noticed any differences in the idle or driving of the car. concerned i spoke to an audi mechanic who told me that there may be a leak internal or external. he told me that and external leak would require a new resivior, if it was an internal leak that it involved a pricey service to the gaskets. he also told me that the sensor maybe corroded. have you any suggestions. i have never once noticed an external leak, and last week i had my oil changed and the tech told me it looked all good. is this a typical problem and do you have any tips so that i can try to figure this problem out on my own without spending thousands

oh yeah, the coolant light only comes on when i start the car in the morning and usually stays off all day. sometime if the cars sits for more than 10 hours it will flash again. in both cases the light goes away after a few minutes. tech told me to fill it with some water. but how much should i put in.

Hi- In your experience, have there been instances where oil leak requiring replacement of cam tensioner seal & valve cover gasket been covered by warranty?

Thanks in advance

Could you please tell me how to manually reset the service inspection indicator on an audi a3 (99 model).

Thanx in advance.

Hi

Im new to the tribe, & app yr help.
I was wondering if you could direct me on how to replace my indicator lights on the front fenders. Ive got an audi a3 2000 model.

Regards T

Hi Audi Tech, thank you so much for doing this! I have a question, we just bought a Q7 and noticed on they way home from the dealership (ha) that it has a very loud knocking noise in the dash. It comes and goes. We took it to the dealer and they can't find the problem. It almost just sounds like heavy wires are knocking into one another under the dash. Any advice? thanks!
Julie

Hy! I am new on this web site and recently bought a used 1999 AUDI A4. My problem appeared 2 days ago. On the screen where milleage usually appears, right now for 15 seconds after i start the car instead of the milleage appears "SERVICE INSP". What is that? Is it the timing belt? The car has 65000 miles and i don't know the recent owner(bought it frim a dealer).What's the problem?
Thank you.

hello,
my girlfriend has a 2002 A4. Engine light came on.. and the car idles a little funny when starting and giving it a little gas. Her mechanic told her that the coolant was leaking into the engine and told her it would $2000 to fix ($600 just to take off the cylinder head). Is this problem typical? should she get a second opinion? And is this a fair price to fix the problem? Also, should she go get it fixed at the dealer? beter/cheaper?
thanks so much for your help!!

Hi- I drive a 2000 A6 Avant 2.8 with 77k on the odometer- I've kept up the maintainance, but in the last few days my poower steering pump has gotten very loud, and the pitch of the sound varies with the speed of my car and with the rotation of the steering wheel. recently, i had to drive through some standing water- about 4 inches deep- and the weather has cooled down substantially, with highs around freezing and lows in the upper teens. I've been driving this car for about 3.5 years, and have put 52k on it in that time, and haven't had any steering issues. Thanks for any advice.
-Jim

I'm trying to figure out how to remove the air filter from my 1999 Audi Quattro 1.8t. I've managed to access the air filter, but can't seem to lift the top of the box off enough to get the damn thing out! I've tried removing this big hose leading to the air box (by unscrewing the clamp), but still don't have enough leeway with all the wires attached to the top of the box. I'm completely frustrated and would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Why did my 2002 Audi TT suddenly begin to display kilometers, not miles. It displays kilometers in the odometer, Trip Computer and Instrument Cluster displays. The date also changed from month, day, year to day, month, year.

The only thing I can think to do is replace the fuse that controls the insturment cluster.

Thanks,
Joyce

i was reading this thread concerning the wiper blades getting stuck. my problem is similar: the wiper blades work fine when i use them, the only problem now is that after a reacent snow when i use them they work, but when i shut them off they stop at a 45 degree angle. i jiggled them and nothing, i looked to see if there was a bolt loose and when i tried turing the bolt the wiper blades went down. but soon as i turn them on, its the same thing all over again. i need some help.

my car got broken in to and I need to replace the right front passenger glass. I need to know the procedure to dismantle the door panel and put the new glass in. Thanks for your input.

Urgent!! Timimng Belt Issue?

when does the timing belt on an A4 1.8T 2001 need to be changed? Car has 91,000 miles.
also the engine rattles on startup like an old diesel car. I am using mobil 1 5w 30 oil.
an idea if the two are connected?

thanks

I have a 2002 A6 3.0 with about 54,000 miles. When I turn the A/C on it makes a whining noise that seems to increase with the speed of the car until i get to a certain speed then it goes away until you drive at lower speeds. It only does it when you are moving and It only does it in the auto mode. When i switch it to the economy mode the sound goes away but of course in the economy mode there is not much cool air coming out. Can anyone help with this because the dearler has not been much help?

i have a 98 A4 with an alarm problem! It seems to be a door switch problem but when i read my block values it seems that there is no signal from any door. the dome light is not coming on when opening any door and the gong alarms like there is a door open some where.
Is there any other sugestion and do you have the block # for the door switches , perhaps im looking at the wrong block. oh yea nothing changes when i swap with a spair door lock modual. any help would be great......

Hey, I have a 2001 A4... The two sides of the remote (one has manual key, the other has lock/unlock buttons) will not stay together anymore. Too many battery changes has chipped off the little clip that holds the two pieces together. If I buy a remote with a blank key from ebay, is there a way to change out the key so I don't have to take it into the dealer and have the new one cut? I know they will kill me on the price... Thanks for your help! (PS- I know how to reprogram remote, but can't figure out whether or not I can remove/replace the key)

heya

i have a 2000 A3 and the oil pressure sensor light has come on. the oil level is fine, there are no weird noises and the car seems to be running normally but obviously i need to get this sorted. i have a sneaky suspicion that i may have caused this by driving along a friends driveway which is very uneven and i scraped the bottom of the car at one point - could that have affected the sensor?

and is there something i can do to diagnose it?

thanks

How many bad windsheild linkage have you found on A4-A6 model years 04 thru 07 ? is This somthing i Can fix at home since my avant is out of warrenty. Dealer wants over 500.00 to fix on a 3 year old car . This seems crazy ! thanks for your advice
Jeff
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I have an Audi 98 A4 2.8 . The oil pressure light came on while driving. Oil pressure light remains on when car is started instead of going off. The car has 58,000 miles - I use Mobil One anad just had the oil changed two weeks ago. Any ideas?

Hello,

i replaced timing and water pump on my 99 audi a6 2.8. After about 2 weeks my coolant tee broke, so i replaced. The same coolant tee broke again after 2 days. Before, normal temperature stays at 190-200F level. Now about 230F. Is my car overheating? Should i be driving it? Any suggestion on finding problem? I can smell antifreeze all the time. Thanks

I have a 2004 Audi Allroad with 70,000 miles on it. I just drove about 150 highway miles nonstop and noticed that the rear passenger seat (driver's side) was extremely hot to the touch when when I arrived at my destination. Any ideas on what would be causing extreme heat in this part of the car? And does something like this make the car unsafe to drive? Appreciate any advice! Thanks...

How the Hell does my coin tray / ashtray come out of my 2004' Audi A4 B6 8E or 1.8T?

I have sometimes have trouble starting my A4 1.8T Audi Avant when the weather is at freezing. I start it in the morning and drive to the post office (2 miles) and when I try and restart after sitting a couple of minutes the engine cranks but the engine does start, so far after trying and letting it sit and trying it a couple of times it starts.
I have already replaced the battery and the spark plugs and it seems to crank over fine. Once it starts it runs great it only happens when the temp is at or near freezing, this problem started last winter but the weather warmed up it went away and all summer it started everytime with no issues, the problem started again when the weather got cold. Does anyone have a clue what would be causing this?

Hi I have an Audi A3 S reg and need to replace flasher unit I have taken radio out and can not get to Hazard swich from behind Advise please

My car shows a solenoid fault from the last service and the engine seems to vibrate alot recently, how do i fix this?

i am the owner of a 2002 audi a4 3.0 there is slight ticking noise coming from the dash of my car do you have any idea of what this could be.

Hi, I have an A4 1.6 2000, my emission light came on and i had a miss fire, garage changed coil and leads. apparently cylinder 4 problem. it seemed to sort it . now the light is coming on quite regulary again but no apparent problem with engine running. does burn a little oil . but light is a worry

I have an audi a4 with the 2.8 it is a quattro with the tiptronic trans. The shifter doesnt go into second gear and i cant seem to get in slap mode. Some times it goes into slap mode by it self. I can hear something moving around under the plastic cover. I have been going nuts and i really need to fix this. Can you maybe tell me what i am in for and what it is going to take to fix this problem....Thank you so much it is really hard to get people to care about problems that arnt theres.

The compressor on my '04 Audi A6 makes a whining sound at 1500 RPM. I took it into the dealership and they told me that it was fine (in the sense that it still worked reasonably well) and that it probably just needed to be charged a bit. Well they charged it, but the compressor continued to make the noise. Now, its not making "cold" air. It makes "cool" air, but not as cold as it should be. Any ideas? Should I just take it back to the dealership and tell them to replace the compressor (its under extended warranty)?

i purchased an audi a4 1999 1/2. my main problem is....

whenever i let off of my gas peddle my car makes this screeching noise from the front of the car, it feels like
it comes from the middle, very close to the battery area. as soon as you press the gas the noise goes away.

it's so scary to hear this from the car. we take it to our normal guy and he said he has never heard anything like this.

it's sort of like tee tee tee tee tee. and it will get louder is you go over a bump or press the brake even more.

PLEASE HELP ME!