Hey Mike,

In short, after the B7 chassis and again with the introduction of new dealer software in 2013, there is no flash that is completely undetectable by Audi. The dealership may not see that ECU parameters have been changed on very cursory glances but with a deeper probe, the changes will show up to dealer techs. Additionally, once VAG knows you have modified the car, it will be flagged and they will be within their rights to deny/void your warranty.

Furthermore, if you take your flashed car in to the dealership for a regular software update and do not inform them of the flash, the tech will over-write your flash.

 

Ok. Thanks for the info.

 

Thank you for the information.

Have a great day.

Mike

 

[QUOTE] I have just bought a used 2000 Audi A4 1.8T Avante F/lift. Can you please tell me where to locate the rest of the engine number. I found the first 3 letters under the engine cover but still need to find the rest of the 6 numbers after the first 3 letters which are on the registration papers. Thanks a mill! Petro

 

Hi,

I just bought a used 2000 Audi A4 1.8T Avante F/lift and have only today left to register it. Roadworthy can't find the engine number. I have managed to locate the first three letters of the engine number but where do I find the other 6 digits of the remainder of the number? Please help and thanks a mill!

 

Hi Spokie,

Are you looking for the vehicle identification number (VIN)? Its visible through the windshield on the drivers side (looking from outside). Also its printed on the drivers side door jamb...there is a sticker with date of manufacture, VIN, etc

 

Hi,
Sometimes when I start the car the engine goes on and starts very fast making a sudden "vroooom" noise. Lool I am trying hard to explain it. It's hard.
Normally I hear the car trying to start and it starts smooth. My hand will be on the ignition for no longer than half to 3/4 of a sec. Just once in a while it takes less than that time. It weird because there is a loud noise that come out. Do you know why that could be happening?

 

Hey farrous13,

You'll have to help us out a bit more here . When you say theres a loud noise that comes out ...its not a metallic noise is it? Or does the motor just sound 'louder' when starting normally?

 

I don't hear any metallic noise. The noise coming from the engine at the time when the engine starts is the noise I am talking about. The car will start faster sometimes. It doesn't take long when I crank the ignition. Faster than normal. It doesn't happen often. So it is hard for me to catch it on video.
When the car starts fast (faster than normal), the engine makes a louder noise than on a normal start. Hope I can catch it on video as the weather is better now.

Does that help

 

I have found the VIN. I am looking for the engine number for the block. I have also found the number for the head but can't seem to find the number for the engine block. I know it is somewhere below the oil filter on the right and I know I have to remove the water bottle to see it but still can't find it. Can you help me?