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Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-16-2020, 03:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,045
Posted By mkongsiri

Good luck with that, I had to replace the entire...

Good luck with that, I had to replace the entire steering column from the dealer, 3k. Sold my audi years ago, will never buy another.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
10-01-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,027
Posted By mkongsiri

I ended up buying the entire intake assembly.

I ended up buying the entire intake assembly.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
03-06-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,745
Posted By mkongsiri

2006 A6 C6 - Key Safe Mode Nearly Daily!

So the A6 sat in the driveway for about 6 months last year as I was completing a lot of overdue maintenance on it. Over the course of those months the battery became discharged despite keeping a...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
02-13-2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 69,563
Posted By mkongsiri

You should NOT remove the retaining pin if it is...

You should NOT remove the retaining pin if it is a new tensioner. There is no need to "test" a new tensioner. You can destroy the seal inside the piston if you mess with it too much. Trust me Ive...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-26-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,045
Posted By mkongsiri

You can try this: ...

You can try this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNkNYqTrL3U

Same thing happened to me, the immobilizer unit failed. I ended up having to have the dealer replace the entire steering column...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2017, 04:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,755
Posted By mkongsiri

If it sounds like this it very well maybe the...

If it sounds like this it very well maybe the upper timing chain tension er. They utilize engine oil pressure which may explain why the noise goes away when you rev it and pressure increases. You...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-10-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By mkongsiri

Oil Leak Revisited

Well, after replacing nearly every gasket on the top end of my 3.2, I've finally discovered the culprit for oil filling the cylinder valley. With the upper intake removed and the car running (Who'd...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-07-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,787
Posted By mkongsiri

Considering I had to drop $3k for a new steering...

Considering I had to drop $3k for a new steering column/immobilizer (and no, you just cant get a used one) within 6 months of purchase, if I had to do it again I prob wouldn't bother with these cars....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,877
Posted By mkongsiri

My 1 owner 2006 had tensioners replaced by the...

My 1 owner 2006 had tensioners replaced by the dealer at 70k and again at 90kish by me. I did a writeup on this site on the process, not that big of a deal to do. I'm approaching 160k now, runs...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By mkongsiri

I'd say yes as my A6 was idle for about 5 months...

I'd say yes as my A6 was idle for about 5 months till I found time to work on it and similar fault codes. I'd retest and ask for a full readout of the DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes) versus just...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,787
Posted By mkongsiri

Well you seem hellbent on keeping your new...

Well you seem hellbent on keeping your new acquisition. IMHO, there's no reason to even bother with the audi part numbers for trans bolts. drop your transmission and see how many bolt holes there...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-05-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 60,916
Posted By mkongsiri

Oil leaks can be a real pain to locate on these...

Oil leaks can be a real pain to locate on these engines. Where's the highest point on the engine you're seeing oil? I thought it was the valve cover gaskets on mine also but after replacing those, it...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-04-2017, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,027
Posted By mkongsiri

Yeah i figured ill give tearing it down a shot....

Yeah i figured ill give tearing it down a shot. Theres no harm in trying to see if a lasting repair is possible.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,866
Posted By mkongsiri

The transmission is bolted to the engine, i cant...

The transmission is bolted to the engine, i cant even imagine how it could seperate like that under any circumstances unless you just said f***-it and didnt bother with bolts. Besides maybe the pan,...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,866
Posted By mkongsiri

Ummmmmmm, If that's a photo of where the engine...

Ummmmmmm, If that's a photo of where the engine has separated from the engine, you're looking at the flywheel. It's pretty safe to say that should NEVER happen...period. Your car appears to have...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,027
Posted By mkongsiri

I can see as well as have already tested the unit...

I can see as well as have already tested the unit with a hand vacuum pump. Normal operation, actuator should move the arm under vacuum. it will not hold any vacuum. I had the entire top end of the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,027
Posted By mkongsiri

The actuator will not function when vacuum is...

The actuator will not function when vacuum is applied with a manual vacuum pump. I can only surmise the diaphragm is compromised. I will be disassembling the unit to see if I can repair it before i...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-02-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 60,916
Posted By mkongsiri

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbu...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/288x512/80-15731395_1685298704817348_657560721_n_2cfca8e4cdb907db67cc2b2da67cb85ea01f04fa.jpg

2 weekends later and all done. So yes, if...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-02-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,027
Posted By mkongsiri

Welp, I have an idea on how to resolve this...

Welp, I have an idea on how to resolve this issue. I'm inspired by this video I found:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SiHvAO3wgk

Since Ive got nothing to lose on this one, I'm going to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
01-02-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,027
Posted By mkongsiri

Blown Variable Intake Vacuum Actuator

Looks like the drivers side variable intake vacuum actuator has failed on my 3.2. Does anyone know of a source for a new vacuum actuator or has a lower intake assembly they want to sell? Ebay has...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
11-05-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,707
Posted By mkongsiri

Do you have any other engine DTC's? Did you clear...

Do you have any other engine DTC's? Did you clear the DTC's to make sure these weren't codes generated from before?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
11-05-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 60,916
Posted By mkongsiri

3.2 Severe Front Engine Oil Leak - Crankcase Breather Gasket?

The A/C compressor died about a month ago so Ive been driving my Corrado SLC around till I got around to fixing it. Well that time has come and so I need to resolve the oil leaks all down the front...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
10-18-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 510,132
Posted By mkongsiri

Well your compression is in order so it sounds...

Well your compression is in order so it sounds like your timing is good. I had a similar issue with CPS diagnostic trouble codes. I went and checked my connections and found I hadnt reconnected...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
10-03-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,218
Posted By mkongsiri

Not sure where to look but it sounds like ECU is...

Not sure where to look but it sounds like ECU is not sensing your car is in park.
Could be a bad sensor on the transmission gear selector.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion
10-03-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,131
Posted By mkongsiri

Bad Throttlebody is confirmed. Installed used TB...

Bad Throttlebody is confirmed. Installed used TB and new CPS and the car idles rock solid now.
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