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Besides the water pump what else on 1998 Audi A4 could be causing overheating?

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:38:56 +0000

- Water pumps rarely cause overheating. A water pump is just a shaft, bearing, and impeller, and for it to cause overheating the impeller would have to come loose or break, which is pretty rare. Failures are usually related to the bearing wearing out and causing a leak or causing the shaft/pulley to break loose. It’s much more likely that there is a problem with the thermostat, radiator, etc, or that coolant is low due to a leak.

- I’ll try to break it down in % numbers to give a wider point of view. There are three systems through which the engine gets rid of heat and each one acounts to 30%. First the cooling system which includes the radiator, water pump. thermostat , hoses and anything related to coolant. The exhaust system which contains the catalytic converter and its a common problem on imports specially honda and toyota when it pluggs up. The other 30% is taken care of by the lubrication system which includes de oil and the oil pump; as oil moves through the engine it not only lubricates but also cools down moving parts that heat up from the friction. The 10% of heat that is left in the engine is used by the fuel injection system sensors and is also what you see on your temperature gauge. If one of this systems fails overheating takes place and is up to a good mechanic to identify where the problem is.

- Have the radiator checked, sometimes they can get blocked and therefore directly block ventilation that keeps the engine cool. I’m not a mechanic or even know much about the inner workings of cars, but mine had this same problem and a new radiator was the solution.

Advice on a gearbox problem on Audi

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:36:03 +0000

I’ve a 5 year old Audi A3 1.8t Quattro. It’s done about 34K miles and is in pretty good nick. The problem is that over the last 2 or 3 months, when changing up from 1st to 2nd gear under slightly harder than normal acceleration (i.e., pulling away from an uphill junction, or flooring it to get up to speed on the motorway – or just flooring it) it crunches as if the clutch were not fully engaged. In fact I thought it was me not fully pressing the clutch and ignored it. The problem continued and I was careful to ensure the clutch was fully employed. On a trip at the weekend I noticed that the problem had also started occurring in 3rd as well. Monday morning I booked it in at my local garage and it’s due to go in tomorrow. Of course since I’ve done that the gearbox has been as smooth as anything – for the first time in months!

What I want to know from any mechanics out there is this: Any ideas as to what the problem could be? If I take it to the garage would they be able to find anything, even though the symptoms are not showing at the moment? Should I cancel the appointment but take it straight over if the problem reoccurs?

- its the syncromesh in the box vw’s and audi’s have suffered from this problem for years dating all the way back to the mk1 gti’s, its not a cheap job im afraid its a case of either live with the crunch and hope it doesn’t break up or bite the bullet and prepare for a big bill.

- Probably the clutch, or hopefully not, the syncromesh in the gearbox.
While I take no pleasure in the misfortune of others, it does rather prove the point that German cars, especially VW / Audis DO break down. Imagine the smug, superior, sarcastic comments you’d have got if you’d been describing the same fault on a Fiat, or, God forbid, a Peugeot (See question further down this page to see EXACTLY what I’m on about.

- May sound obvious but have you checked your gearbox oil level. I also think you may have a clutch problem despite what you have described.

How to top up automatic transmission fluid on Audi A6?

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:34:13 +0000

- As stated you top up through the diptube, usually located at the rear of the engine. There may not be a dipstick in the tube and it may have a tamperproof cap fitted, may be better taking to a garage if you don’t have the correct workshop tool (dipstick) as you will be guessing at the correct level.

- All Audi’s have a filler /level plug at the side of the casing. with the fluid cold, unscrew the plug and if fluid comes out, there is enough in. Refil bottles come with a plastic pipe attached. Push the end through the hole and squeeze the bottle till fluid comes out. re fit the plug. Note do NOT do this when the trans is hot as the fluid is hot enough to scald your hands.

- Usually you top off any tranny fluid where the tranny dipstick goes just use a funnel warm the engine first then check it before you add any fluid.

- Buy a haynes workshop manual for your make and type of car from halfords,it iwll show oyu exactyl how to do any job on your car.

Need space saver wheel for Audi TT

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:32:25 +0000

Does anyone know if a 17″ space saver from another Audi type or even a VW will fit?

- With a space saver, which is pretty narrow, it is unlikely to be necesary to use only a VW/Audi one as long as the overall size is the same and the stud holes are at the same centres anyone should do.

- Go in-line and find: Frey the Wheelman. They can order an exact replacement for you. If all else fails order one from an Audi dealer or call a local car junk-yard and they’ll expand your search through their computer system to other car cemetery’s. Many car scrap yards sell new replacement wheels.

- Why don’t you check the Auto Trader magazine, they might have what you are looking for or failing that, they might be able put you intouch with someone who does have those space savers.

How to open Audi A6 battery

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:29:24 +0000

I have an audi a6 1996, it has been sitting around and the battery has gone flat, which means without any power the doors do not unlock. other then breaking the windows, how can i get the doors to open?

- Is that key made to work with just power? Most cars have keys that will work to open the door, without power. Is all you have is a push button to open the door, not a key? Try the ignition key. You could ask someone to give you a boost, if you could open the door and then open the hood. But these cars now a days are made for security and the only people it keeps out are the ones using it. Car thieves can get in, so the security is useless.

- Jack it up and look underneath for the alternator or starter motor, if you can see either of then ten look for either the hot side of the starter solenoid of the charging wie on the alternator and hook up jump leads to that and to part of the engine to get a ground then hook the other ends of them up to a charged battery and then open doors.

- It must have a keyhole somewhere. stick the key in and turn it. if not jack it up and run a live wire to the starter and a ground to the body.

How to change brakes on Audi A4?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:13:23 +0000

When I go down hills and brake it gets pretty damn bumpy. Id like to change my brakes myself and found some photo tutorials online, i’ve got decent mechanical ability. They aren’t grinding or anything so is it likely that I only need new disks, pads, or rotors too. did I give enough info for someone to troubleshoot my problem? plus, what are some decent brakes for a low price?

- OEM pads and rotors are not necessary as long as you buy good quality parts, but have you considered that maybe the rotors just need turning.

- You drive an A4 and want to get brakes that are decent and low priced. You buy only OEM for your car or you will never be satisfied from your car’s braking ability and quietness.

- You have a audi… no such thing as low price when it comes to fixing. you will probably spend 2x if not more than what i would spend on my car to get them done on mine.

Where to get electric window motors from cheap for Audi A3?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:09:52 +0000

- A Junk yard if they have any on those cars in their lot.. Try slaming your door shut with the ignition on and holding the button. If you haven’t used the window in a while sometimes they get corrode a little and the slaming of the door can free it. It’s not a promise but it has worked for me quite a few times.

- A salvage yard is your best bet. Most salvage yards can tell you where your vehicle is that you need parts for in thier lot but bring some tools with you because you will be out there taking the part off yourself. What really sucks is if you have to go remove parts in the snow and ice. Sometimes these used parts work and sometimes they don’t but that’s the price you pay for going to a salvage yard and buying used parts.

What is the average cost of a repair for a 2004 Audi A4?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:07:34 +0000

- Depends on which system in the car needs repaired. Some are more costly than others, obviously a part that you need to rip half the engine apart to get to is going to be more costly than a piece where you can just slap it on with only taking out 2 bolts.

Audi’s are pretty expensive cars though, so I would just guess….on average….probably between 700-1,000k. But again, it all depends on what is actually broken. I could be terribly off it all it needs is a sensor as compared to a whole new turbo, you know what I mean?

- Very high, Audi’s are the most expensive German luxury car to repair. Combine that with their reliability problems and that is the reason I never purchased an S4.

- It depends on what you need repairiing and which country are you in.

How to reset abs and airbag lights on Audi A3?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:05:37 +0000

I have undone the airbag plug under the seat now my airbag light is on also my abs light is on so changed all sensors so does anyone now how to reset the system without getting ripped off at an audi dealers.

- Most decent smaller garages will have a scanner and should be able to reset the light for a few beer tokens, or what i do is send the girlfriend to act innocent and flirty and it may get done for free.

- You can do it with most scanners that read OBD codes. If you ar e in the U.S.A. you can go to AAMCO the transmission shop and they will read codes for free and might even reset them for you.

- You may need a code reader to reset. any mechanic can do this no need to take to dealer. Or ask your local auto parts store and see if you can buy the reader you need for less than a cost for a mechanic to do. If a mechanic does should not cost more than $70.

Do Audi manual transmissions need transmission fluid?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:03:44 +0000

I have a 97 Audi a4 and my mechanic whom i’m now suspecting to be a quack told me that audi manual transmissions have no need for transmission fluid.

- All transmissions whether they are Manual or Automatic require transmission fluid or oil. It keeps it lubricated for when you change gears and such. That way they dont’t get too hot or start to chip the gears inside. Transmission Fluid should be changed every 30,000 – 100,000 miles.

- it doesnt use transmission fluid. it uses gear oil. is what he probably means. head to napa or the local audi dealership. chances are with foriegn cars like that theres usually a specialty oil your supposed to use.

- All cars, All transmissions need fluid some are just harder to check than others. I believe on yours you actually pull out the speedometer cable from the transmission to check and fill it could be wrong but had a v.w. passat like that.

- You’re probably going to be running gear oil in it.On the side of the tranny(I think)will be a 17mm hexagonal indent.It’s a threaded plug and it looks like a large Allen wrench bolt. If it’s there, on the side, put the car on level ground, remove it, and the gear oil should be level with the bottom of the hole. He’s right technically that it doesn’t take “transmission fluid”, but that doesn’t mean it never needs to be checked.

- I would def look into that….i would like to say that you do need trans. fluid but then again with those foreign vehicles its very hard to say…but its only a 97 i wld probably bet that it needs it.