Help Diagnosing the problem
03-22-2007, 09:20 AM
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Help Diagnosing the problem
Let me preface this by saying that I know nothing about Audi engine technology...
the turbo kicks in at arounnd 4-5k rpm.. where as it use to kick in at 2-3k rpm.
the check engine light is on.
the dealership said it was an alarm cause by the chip..( of course they would)
i should have it hooked up to a vag-com and see what it says.
any ideas?
obviously, i'm not familiar enough with the engine technology to troubleshoot this on my own
the turbo kicks in at arounnd 4-5k rpm.. where as it use to kick in at 2-3k rpm.
the check engine light is on.
the dealership said it was an alarm cause by the chip..( of course they would)
i should have it hooked up to a vag-com and see what it says.
any ideas?
obviously, i'm not familiar enough with the engine technology to troubleshoot this on my own
03-22-2007, 09:27 AM
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Re: Nice steelies....just like me :)
Thanks... those are off now.
funny story, the dealership told me that they don't recommend that I run steel wheels.. that AUDI says it's not a good thing.
hahah oookay.
funny story, the dealership told me that they don't recommend that I run steel wheels.. that AUDI says it's not a good thing.
hahah oookay.
03-22-2007, 09:37 AM
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funny, my winter wheels package, sold by the Audi dealership, consisted of...
4 X 16" steel wheels (with the 4 ring logo stamped on each and every wheel) and 4 Audi wheel covers...
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03-22-2007, 01:23 PM
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Sounds like what my B5 1.8 did when it lost its turso waste gate
Try to reach a rod that goes from the waste gate diaphram to the turbo. Push it with a wooden stick or the like. If it rattles at ALL it is toast.
If that is the problem you can get a waste gate actuator for about $200 but installing it is the same as changing the turbo and will not be cheap.
Might be a good excuse to go to a K04.
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Still, it might be as simple as a boost leak or vacuum leak.
Pull the codes.
If that is the problem you can get a waste gate actuator for about $200 but installing it is the same as changing the turbo and will not be cheap.
Might be a good excuse to go to a K04.
....
Still, it might be as simple as a boost leak or vacuum leak.
Pull the codes.
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