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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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2001 audi a4 1.8t quattro automatic!!!!
My audi starts fine but when steping on gas hard "cel" blinks and shakes also speed wont go up anyone with similar problems???
 
Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Sounds like maybe a misfire? By the way welcome to our little corner of the world
 
Old Jul 4, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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thanks so you think that would be cause if i drive it slow runs normal but when i step on the gas hard then it happens?????
 
Old Jul 4, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Yes, the cars misfiring.

Have you scanned for codes?

When you find out which cylinder is misfiring, swap the coilpack and see if the misfire follows it. If it does, replace that coilpack (or all four.)

If the misfire is random, the ICM needs to be replaced.
 
Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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When is a A4 not slow specially a automatic
 
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 03:28 AM
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When you are not driving it!!!!!!
 
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