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Old 11-16-2008, 02:33 PM
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ok my CEL is on. and i think its somethign stupid. so could these 2 things possibly throw a CEL?

1. Low washer fluid
2. Low Coolant

my wiper fluid is almost completly empty. i went to use it last night and it didnt even spray my windshield.
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 02:37 PM
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washer fluid wouldnt throw it but idk about coolent it does on my gf's car but it isnt an audi go get it checked out by autozone
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 02:57 PM
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i have a scanner, i just need to reinstall the software.. i recently put hackintosh on my laptop, and it sucked so i put vista back
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 02:59 PM
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low coolant might throw a CEL, but i thought there was a seperate light for that? i can't see it making both lights come on
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 03:03 PM
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i only have a cel, it goes away after i hit half temp and restart the car
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 03:40 PM
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ok somebody5788 figured it out... it was the flux capacitor... luckily i had an extra 3 laying around.....

well back on topic.. im installing vag-com now. ill scan in a few to see wth is wrong
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 03:58 PM
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HAHA nice, thanks for reminding me i'll have to check mine!
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 04:17 PM
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Be careful nobody knows what happens when you pass 88mph on a faulty flux capacitor
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 06:02 PM
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ok i scanned for codes and got these

Code:
Sunday, 16 November 2008, 17:56:25

VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-S



Control Module Part Number: 8D0 907 557 P

  Component and/or Version: 1.8L R4/5VT MOTR AT D06

           Software Coding: 06251

            Work Shop Code: WSC 06335

3 Faults Found:

18032 - MIL Request Signal Active (Check TCM for errors too!)

        P1624 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

16502 - Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62): Signal too High

        P0118 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

18021 - MIL Control Circuit: Open or Short to Plus

        P1613 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

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Sunday, 16 November 2008, 17:58:40

VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-S



Control Module Part Number: 8D0 927 156 BN

  Component and/or Version: AG5 01V 1.8l5VT USA 8508

           Software Coding: 00000

            Work Shop Code: WSC 00000

2 Faults Found:

00532 - Supply Voltage B+

        39-10 - Output won't Switch or Short to Ground - Intermittent

00526 - Brake Light Switch-F

        27-00 - Implausible Signal

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oh and

p00456: blown flux capacitor
 
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Old 11-16-2008, 07:07 PM
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