Ask me anything about Audis!
06-25-2014 | 09:46 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
Am just in the process of buying a 2001 Audi tt with the 5 spd. regular 180 h.p. When I tried it out on the road, the rev limiter cuts the engine out momentarily at 4500 rpm. This appears to me to be way to low. A local garage said he may be able to re-program this in order to have it cut out later. Is this possible? My wife and I are both 70 years of age and since we wont be hot-rodding the car I would prefer to complete delete the rev limiter. Is this possible? Otherwise, what could be the cause of the low rev limiter? Thank you.
Beezer and Ann
Beezer and Ann
A couple of questions. Does the cut off happen in every gear or just certain ones? The stock rev limit is 6600 +/-100 so there is something else going on here.
When it does hit the limit, do the needles on the dash almost seem as if they are resetting themselves? Early TTs had cluster problems where this very exact issue would occur.
Has the garage scanned the car for any codes?
06-25-2014 | 09:57 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
Hello,
Been having non stop problems with my 2006 A3. Only happens when I've been driving for about an hour or so with the AC on. When i come to a stop and then take off again, my car "stalls" or looses power like its shutting off and then suddenly kicks in and runs fine until I stop and go again. This only happens after I have been driving around for a few with the AC on. The check engine light comes on temporarily and then shuts off. I keep taking it in but because there is no check engine light on they are unable to get a hard code. I'm loosing it here!
Been having non stop problems with my 2006 A3. Only happens when I've been driving for about an hour or so with the AC on. When i come to a stop and then take off again, my car "stalls" or looses power like its shutting off and then suddenly kicks in and runs fine until I stop and go again. This only happens after I have been driving around for a few with the AC on. The check engine light comes on temporarily and then shuts off. I keep taking it in but because there is no check engine light on they are unable to get a hard code. I'm loosing it here!
When a CEL trips, the code is stored in memory. A VAGCOM scan should pull that code up...it would help in figuring out whats going on.
However, the almost stall points to a PCV or breather issue. . Have you had the intake system smoke tested at all? The 2.0T model A3s are known for breather/intake issues and actually have a 10yr/192KM service campaign...in Canada anyways.
06-25-2014 | 10:00 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
A couple of questions to help us figure out whats going on. Do you have access to VAGCOM for an output test on the compressor? You mentioned you had it charged...was it because of a leak or a replacement of a HVAC component (condensor/compressor etc)? Do the fans work?
If you would like, give us a shout and we can take a look...no charge or obligation.
06-25-2014 | 10:02 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
Hello All,
Saturday I went to MotorFabrik shop for my 115,000 service on my Audi A3, and car is running amazing. I'm actually getting better mileage as a result of the service, and they do more than what the dealer does for a lot less money. A added plus was that all staff was extremely friendly!.
Saturday I went to MotorFabrik shop for my 115,000 service on my Audi A3, and car is running amazing. I'm actually getting better mileage as a result of the service, and they do more than what the dealer does for a lot less money. A added plus was that all staff was extremely friendly!.
Thanks for the great words...we all appreciate it!
06-25-2014 | 11:25 PM
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Thanks for the reply MotorFabrik. I'll go get a battery, check the Alt. and work from there. No VAGCOM just a OBD2 meter. I'll be back! 
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06-26-2014 | 03:27 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
Props to MotorFabrik!
I went for an 8K service for my A5 earlier this week. The team at MotorFabrik are professional, knowledgeable, helpful and do quality work for a decent price. Thanks, guys. If I didn't have Audi Care, I'd be there for every service interval.
I went for an 8K service for my A5 earlier this week. The team at MotorFabrik are professional, knowledgeable, helpful and do quality work for a decent price. Thanks, guys. If I didn't have Audi Care, I'd be there for every service interval.
06-27-2014 | 02:44 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
All dealer (VW and Audi) says 150 000km but some says 100 000km...
06-29-2014 | 10:44 PM
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Around 115-120K KM is our recommended interval. However, condition of the belt is also important...if it is ripped/frayed/damaged for any reason...replacement ASAP is strongly urged.
06-30-2014 | 06:09 AM
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I've bought the car at 89K (from A dealer here but car come from US) at that point of seeing the belt, I suspect the belt was already changed. For this year, I will let it in the car but I will replace in next spring. I will probably have 130K at that time.
And big thanks for your information.
07-03-2014 | 09:23 PM
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Re: Ask me anything about Audis!
I've got a 2005 A4 convertible and I noticed when i start the air condition, only half side (dirver side) get cold and the other side giving warm air .... Any idea whats wrong?
thanks for help
thanks for help
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