check engine light, blinking this time
#1
check engine light, blinking this time
So, I go to leave work yesterday, and I immediately notice the car shuddering crazily when the engine is on, in any gear or in neutral. I put it in reverse to back out, it's still chugging. The check engine light is blinking. I have to make it to the fedex box before 7, so i drove a mile there, then call AAA. They say it's best to no longer drive the car, so I have it towed to my warranty place. As of this morning, they haven't checked out the car, so I still don't know what's wrong.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
#2
RE: check engine light, blinking this time
Sounds like a failed ignition coil. The same symptoms happened to mine... twice! Fortunately, they've developed a new coil design that should be used for your engine. There was a recall made by Audi that covered the 1.8T engine, but I don't remember how far back they went. You should have received the recall letter when the campaign was going last year. All 4 of your ignition coils should be replaced with the latest part.
#3
RE: check engine light, blinking this time
coil packs do sound like the problem. next time you get a blinking CEL, pull over immediately. You run the risk of causing farther damage when you drive on a blinking cel.
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RE: check engine light, blinking this time
I got it back today, but I was late for work already, so I didn't have a chance to ask what the hell was up. I have to call when I get a chance. They fixed it under warranty, so I paid nothing. Not too shabby.
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