AudiQmann

So now I have a long list of items. Need Tranny, Control Arms, Cat and Fresh air motor and some other air duct issue.

Now I am waiting for warranty Co to report back. Hope everything is covered.

NODES

Ah the pains of owning an A8, your lucky that you have extended warrenty, unlike some of us

JimR

Let's just pick one item for illustration: Control arms.

Here's a picture of a control arm set:

<img src="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/images/product/iadmin/2186_x600.jpg">

It is noticeably lacking in electrical connections. How is the car's computer suite (ECU/TCU/ABS/etc) going to know if there's a bad bushing in a control arm? Besides the fact that I'm not sure how you would design a "bad bushing" sensor.

As I recently posted, a VAG-COM is just a tool. It's a very powerful tool, for these cars. It is not omniscient, a be-all, end-all.

AudiQmann

I was referring to the Electronics.

ttuling

... presuming you scanned all the modules.

Anyway, if the warranty doesn't cover the fresh air flap motor, it may just be a dirty connection to the motor. It was in my case anyway -- some Stabiliant on the plug and it's been happy for a year.

Tom

JimR

Re: Stabiliant - that's wonderful stuff.

AudiQmann

I am expecting an answer soon as to what is covered.