... This happened once to my 1998½ 2.8q. I put it in neutral and it really revved, so I shut it off. When I restarted the engine it ran fine. Never happened...
Fairly common in the earlier 2.8's. Throttle body freezes open. I'm guessing you are in a cold climate. Somehow you are getting moisture in thier. For starters...
I think I remember there was a recall a while ago on those parts (depending on your model and year). I recommend to check with AUDI USA (?) or your dealer. ...
Yes, this question sounds dumb even as I write it.... On a 2002 A4, what trunk panels need to come out to change the taillights? It looks as though the entire...
I have not had to do it yet, but as I recall reading AudiWorld, it is necessary to remove the panels. Not sure what you mean about the panel under the trunk...
Thanks Chris. It turns out that the taillight bulb is fine... possibly a warning light malfunction? Both the brake light and headlight/taillight malfunction...
Hi all, I just got my first Audi(1999 A4 2.8)and have it scheduled to go to the dealer next tuesday because I got no manuals with the car, the radio is in the...
with the dealer vag obd2 , they can reset or retrieve your radio code, as for the airbag light, its prolly the seat airbags , if so , they have bad connections...
I have a 98.5 and was able to get a dealer to code my windows to go up and down w/ the remote control and the doors lock @ 15mph. I've heard good and bad...
Well here's one for you guys to ponder. Sometimes the moonroof will open and close itself? It doesn't retract but rater "cracks open" in the rear. You can...
My car was doing this also. The dealer didn't even bother troubleshooting it, they just replaced the switch and the problem went away. If you're under...
Regarding message from "joepevey" <jomar3385@...> about a possessed sunroof, guess it's spring and we're all opening them now...mine didn't open on its own...
I recently put Pirelli PZero Nero M+S tires (Ultra High Performance All Season, 225/50, +0 upgrade) on my 98.5 2.8QM after years of switching between dedicated...
If anyone is looking for a set of winter wheels with tires mounted I have a set. They are 16" TSW Imola wheels (seen here, but without the blue nuts) ...
I'm pursuing the purchase of a set of Factory Audi 17" RS4 wheels for my 2001 Audi A4 1.8TQ5. I know that these are known as "soft" wheels, but I am going to...
Hey all, I'm looking for Brake Pad recommendations for my 2001 Audi A4 1.8TQ5. Can anyone recommend some brake pads that are a tad better then stock, low/no...
I've used Green Stuff and Hawk HPS pads with stock/Brembo rotors. Even though I followed proper break in procedures, I developed build up with the EBC pads and...
Hello everyone! I am new to this group and in reality I am in desparate need of some advice on the topic of removing the alternator. I have a 1999 A4 Quattro...
I just refinanced my home loan at better interest rate; this saved me thousands of dollars and will repair my horrible credit. You can check it out here....
Hi, I have 65K miles on my 2000 A4 1.8T and the front brakes started making a little noise. I peaked in and there was plenty of pad left. I went in to...
I haven't heard of this either....unitl it happened to my 2001 A4 1.8T. I have heard other people with A4's have this happen as well. My car was still under...
My vacumn pump seems to have died. Alarm works fine but I have to lock each door individually. Anyone know where I can get the 'box of tricks' needed in the...
One of my fog lights has finally gone out. Was trying to figure out how to replace it short of going to dealer. It appears that I'll need to take off the...