There was another post a week or two ago about faulty tumble flaps. Apparently, they are flaps in the intake manifold that redirect air to help when cold starting. Supposedly it's a common problem on the 2.0T.

Just a thought.

 

Thanks Bamf, I'll mention it to the service tech.
- J

 

Just called the service tech.
* Cracked cylinder head *
I asked how this could happen and he said it was probably a factory defect - not anything I could have done.
No damage to the engine or anything else.
Part on order. Gets here next wed or so. :-(

So that's the scoop.
Thanks for listening!

- J

 

Ah, that sucks! I'm glad to hear that it's getting taken care of though. Better off happening now while it's under warranty than years down the road-- that's gotta be a costly repair!

 

Yea, sucks big time! I don't even want to know how much it would have cost me... :-o
I hope this isn't a bad sign of things to come. <think positive... think positive...>

Well, I'll let ya know how it turns out. Hopefully they can get me an Audi loaner. He said he would try.

- J

 

Well, I got 'er back today... Everything seems to be back to normal. They replaced the cylinder head - fluid was leaking into 2 cylinders. They pressure tested overnight last night and found no further leaks. Oh, and they changed the oil and coolant as well. The service people were very good and courteous. I was happy to get back the A3 after driving the A4 Avant 2.0T for 5 days. The A3 is so much more fun to drive!
That's all for now. I hope this is the end of the story... <crossing fingers>
-J

 

Glad to hear your baby is back to normal!

 

Ugh!
Started it up today, and I got the problem again. Sputtered, then died. Kicked it over again and started up.
Crimony! Maybe something else is the root of this problem...
I'll see what happens over the weekend, maybe it was just a fluke.
- J

 

Hey how did this work out. They are pulling the same trick on my A6. I really think they have no idea what they are doing.

Did you get a check engine light. Did they pull any codes ?
Very interested ....D

 

This is scary stuff. My A3 has been at my dealer for 1 week tomorrow.

The issue started off the same way as mentioned in this thread. It would NOT start the first time immediately in the mornings, but then the 2nd time it did, with no problem.

Issue started getting worst when I noticed it started doing the same as I was leaving work.

Then the issue got worst when my A3 would just shut off completely, at red lights, stop signs, in my drive-way, etc.

It would start, then shut off, start, then shut off.

So, I couldnt drive it to the dealer. I had to get Audi roadside to come and pick it up from my work parking lot and tow it on the flat-bed to the dealer.

The reason explained to me from the service people is that one of the fuel sensor's chips went and they had to order another directly from Audi, they said its a very very simple procedure to replace, its just the long wait because Audi does not ship these parts in bulk, only 1 at a time to specific dealers.

Anyway, it's 1 full week tomorrow and im still without my A3.

They said they would gladly give me a loaner but I havent made an attempt to get one from them, my dealer is rather far and I just drive my Jeep around for the time being.

Anyway, I am trying not to lose my cool and composure with this situation, but today im like a ticking time bomb. I have been waiting for them to call me with an update, I dont want to keep nagging them, since they told me it will take about 1 week.