Originally Posted by Yar1

1) Lets hope.. but full oil change, you will need 8 quarts I recommend a Mann filter and any name brand synthetic oil that is SAE certified.

2) Go ahead a install, cant hurt. As far as plug replace go with Bosch, the OE-type 4 prongs. And When you say exposed do you mean the holes left open?

3) Hopefully fuse issue, If not electrical can be very tricky to diagnose.

4) Shouldn't' be related.. but check fuses. It seems like something is messed up. (Fuse box is located on the left side of the dash when you open the door you will see a flat panel. Use a tool to pry it open from the right side.)

5) Very common problem, you can send them out to be replaced for pretty cheap. I'll see if i can find the link.

And yes, STFA you will find ALOT of info. Tech articles will also be handy. And you could try and get a new battery.. I've read that these cars do some crazy things will a low battery.

Originally Posted by kapkanimd

Thanks for the reply. 2) yes, the holes where the plugs are screwed into was left exposed (the hood was down, but still bothers me). I will pull all of the fuses and reinstall them making sure all are good. I actually dropped the battery to get a slow charge over night and see if that does anything. I will let you know when I get the next update

Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com

Wouldn't hurt to squirt a little oil into the open holes (pull all the plugs) and turn the engine over a few times. You can also do a compression test at this time.

I would drop the engine oil pan and clean it and redo it..use The Right Stuff as a gasket...follow the instructions, let the pan sit overnight after installation on the motor and then fill the oil pan. You'll get an idea of what's going on in the engine from the crap in the pan. Look for plastic bits that may indicate the cam chain tensioner pads are worn/missing.

Originally Posted by kapkanimd

Ok guys... Pulled the oil pan.... There was barely any oil in it, but it did appear to be removed before (gasket material looked newer) and there appeared to be another chemical in there. Either way, I was pretty shocked at what I saw.. Having never seen another one on an Audi before, I know it isn't right. There appears to be a big plastic covering that is completely... melted? I don't know if it was by heat or the chemical, but it looks like a disaster in there and part of the plastic is up against the chain. There wasn't that much sludge or any chunks of plastic or metal in there, but I don't know what to think at the point. Does anyone have any pictures of normal ones (I will try and do a search after posting this)? Take a look at the pictures in the links below and let me know what you think...

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Originally Posted by kapkanimd

3. After connecting the battery I discovered none of the lighting is working (dome lights, map lights, trunk lights, etc.) and the sunroof is not working (it is the solar roof). I am hoping it is just a fuse issue, but wondering if anyone knows where to start with that. The only thing disconnected is the driver door panel is off and I am not sure what that affects.

Originally Posted by kapkanimd

4. Radio comes on, displays station information, but no sound comes out any where.. not sure if it is also related to door panel being off or not..

Originally Posted by kapkanimd

5. Dash board comes on, displays miles and date (although it says 1999), but the center display is all jacked up (not showing clearly).. I have seen this on videos before, but not sure if there is any fix or things to try other than replacing. The car does have the factory navigation and I am not sure if that changes anything.