2001-A4-1.8T-quattro</P>


My service light came on the other day. A friend of mine has the vag-com software that allows you to diagnose the problem off a lap top. The registered fault read as follows"Central Locking Pump run time exceeded (likely leak)". What the hell is this? Is this something that would require an AUDI service call?</P>


Any thoughts would be appreciated.</P>


Thanks</P>

 

no, not neccessarily. I have had the same one. Just clear the code and check back in a few weeks to see if it happens again. If it does, then you may need to replace your locking pump.

 

I had the same code occur twice but hasnt been back in 6 months<IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">

 

ez way to find of is to just call dealer<IMG src=smileys/smiley11.gif border="0">

 

the whole point is to avoid the dealer and dealer costs...

 

what is a locking pump? What does it do? Is it expensive to replace?

 

You'll notice that your locks do not lock electrically like most cars. There is a pump that creates a vacuum and pulls the locking mechanism closed. As far as cost goes,youwill need to call the dealer andask for a price. It could be your pump, or it could bea leak somewhere in the system. I wouln't worry about it much. If you doors lock and you see no problems other thanthe code once in a while, whocares. As far as a service light, you mean the yellow check engine light?? The locking system shoulnt set off this light, at least it doesn't on mine. </P>

 

where can you get the VAG-come software from and how much is it?

 

Thanks Jestnomen.</P>


The light that comes on is the "service" indicator on the dash. Not the yellow check engine light. The "service" light pops on when I put the car in drive, but then turns off. It does not stay on while the car is driving.</P>


I have noticed nothing strange about the operation of the locks, so I might just let it go until the locks start to act up.</P>

 

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