Problems An Audi has @ 130K
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Minnesota
Nope. Nothing. Same with the one in my signature. If the OP had complained about the rear wheel bearings I would have said "no s--t!" I can do those in my sleep. But his alternator problem is pretty uncommon for these cars.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 460
From: western NJ
I'm talking to mimgq2, who appears to live in jersey. He has a laundry list of repair needs before struts. your drive around queens is n/a.
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: USA
Yea.. my car is N/A but what does that have to do with shocks and struts. His car may weigh slightly less than mine but I doubt my numbers are incorrect.
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Costa Mesa, SoCal
He meant N/A, like Not Applicable, not NA, naturally aspirated.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 712
From: Toronto, Canada
I'm with you on the blinker relay though, it's amazing that they were able to screw up something so basic. Mine still works, but only when it's warm inside, it's actually kinda fun to watch it slowly come back to life.
With the alternator you have to question if the whole thing is failing or just the voltage regulator. The brushes in the regular can definitely wear out and I don't think there is anything unexpected about that. I'm assuming that the 271,000 mile car at least had the regulator replaced once or more?
Unfortunately it's not very easy at all to replace just the regulator without removing the alternator, although I saw one thread where someone claimed to do it. So you still have to take the damn thing out to fix it.
LCD problem is just a dumb thing in the B5 due to poor manufacturing. It's criminal that Audi didn't ever fess up to it and issue a recall.
I also had the blinker relay failure ... that is also just dumb, that should have never failed.
Unfortunately it's not very easy at all to replace just the regulator without removing the alternator, although I saw one thread where someone claimed to do it. So you still have to take the damn thing out to fix it.
LCD problem is just a dumb thing in the B5 due to poor manufacturing. It's criminal that Audi didn't ever fess up to it and issue a recall.
I also had the blinker relay failure ... that is also just dumb, that should have never failed.
Why does every cheepo seem to think that because there 10 year old car has the same problem as every one else that the manufacturer should flip the bill? If you want a warranty buy a NEW car!
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Audi A4 1.8t p0300 multi cylinder misfire
After 14+ years @ 150K miles I have to say good bye to my Audi......the number #4 cylinder exhaust valve cracked.......Causing a multi cylinder misfire..
In summary, I have to say I was not very happy with Audi .EVERY PARTS fails period...
In summary, I have to say I was not very happy with Audi .EVERY PARTS fails period...
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