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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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So I was haulin' *** yesterday on the 8 and then was up the 5 to La Jolla lol and when I got to my work my door locks stopped working on me....I checked and replaced all the fuses in the drivers door panel.....when I hit my button on my door I hear electric going to the motor but, nothing no locks popping up....I think it could be my actuator in my door??? or am I wrong....1998 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro 5 Speed....need to look into my engine code too hmmmm have not a clue which one I have just know it is solid and fast...and only has 148K
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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Probably the vacuum pump in the boot, mine died on me randomly as well.
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Probably the vacuum pump in the boot, mine died on me randomly as well.
Yeah it sure is I bet I could hear it run a little before it went out and it was acting up
 
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by george1546
Probably the vacuum pump in the boot, mine died on me randomly as well.
if it was the vaccum control pump wouldnt his windows be acting weird/hazard lights and such. I had to replace mine this past summer. I have a 2000 A4 and located on passenger side of trunk. It got wet and started acting wild
 
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if it was the vaccum control pump wouldnt his windows be acting weird/hazard lights and such. I had to replace mine this past summer. I have a 2000 A4 and located on passenger side of trunk. It got wet and started acting wild
Yeah I have to look at it and see...I am sure it is that first I have to fix my belt it has a small cut in it from ???? where or what lol just saw it today
 
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Yeah I have to look at it and see...I am sure it is that first I have to fix my belt it has a small cut in it from ???? where or what lol just saw it today
owning an audi is such a joy...
 
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Originally Posted by sbaer2
owning an audi is such a joy...
Yeah lol well it is fun just the **** I have to fix on it just to get it up to par is funny...I got the car off Craigslist for a good deal...2K and the car it self has only 148K on it just little things need to be fixed lol but, just wish I had a garage and a good job...I am in school using my G.I.Bill and so might be working part time soon with the VA but that is only a little money....lol I know it will get better lol 56 credits left then have my BS degree in IT with Advanced Networking
 
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Yeah lol well it is fun just the **** I have to fix on it just to get it up to par is funny...I got the car off Craigslist for a good deal...2K and the car it self has only 148K on it just little things need to be fixed lol but, just wish I had a garage and a good job...I am in school using my G.I.Bill and so might be working part time soon with the VA but that is only a little money....lol I know it will get better lol 56 credits left then have my BS degree in IT with Advanced Networking

haha i was being sarcastic. I love my Audi : ) and yeah im a senior in college trying to finish up and get a real job. SUmmer work sucks and means during winter i have LITTLE to no money to do modifications with on my baby other than maintenance. But goodluck with your car..sounds like you got a good deal on it
 
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Originally Posted by sbaer2
haha i was being sarcastic. I love my Audi : ) and yeah im a senior in college trying to finish up and get a real job. SUmmer work sucks and means during winter i have LITTLE to no money to do modifications with on my baby other than maintenance. But goodluck with your car..sounds like you got a good deal on it
Yeah I know how that is...I am a Dad too so lol have even less money now....I love my car just got to treat it good and fix it when I can and hope it last for a long time...I plan on keeping it for a long time since it is a clean title car lol mods will come for sure lol
 
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