AudiWorld Forums

 
Page 1 of 13
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Todd Beaulieu
Showing results 1 to 25 of 303
Search took 0.43 seconds.
Forum: Audi allroad
10-27-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 201,930
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Yup. Easy peasy .... spritz soapy water all over...

Yup. Easy peasy .... spritz soapy water all over it look for the bubbling.
Forum: Audi allroad
04-10-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 28,723
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

RUN! Do NOT walk away from an Audi with a TC...

RUN! Do NOT walk away from an Audi with a TC problem.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 56,603
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

I should have mentioned ... I found no way of...

I should have mentioned ... I found no way of really verifying that the pump was leaking without lifting the manifold. Once removed it was easy to spot. Crusted coolant on the pump and block. The...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-11-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 56,603
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

It does sound like the aux pump to me. It doesn't...

It does sound like the aux pump to me. It doesn't leak when the car is running. Only after a drive and NEVER when you are watching it!

It's not a bad fix, especially if you're doing the timing...
Forum: Audi allroad
11-15-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,763
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

I don't remember about the brake - if that's...

I don't remember about the brake - if that's supported in the 7 wire. Should be really easy to find out, though.

As for the backup sensors, that's a mechanical switch in the 13 wire connector....
Forum: Audi allroad
09-27-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,643
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Parting it, you are probably right. No, I know...

Parting it, you are probably right. No, I know you're right. But my understanding is that I can't sell a car in MA if the repairs required to make it pass inspection exceed 10% of the sell price.
...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-27-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,643
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

No way. Here's why. Current retail value is...

No way. Here's why.

Current retail value is around $8k. Maybe.

I'd have to spend $3,400 for the transmission and $1,100 for a new ECU before I could sell it with a clear conscience. I'd have...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-27-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,643
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

And I just replaced the aux water pump three...

And I just replaced the aux water pump three weeks ago. And the timing belt three months ago. At least I did all the work myself, so it didn't cost me "much".

I have to change my mindset and...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-27-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,643
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Ha! That's good stuff. I realize how stupid...

Ha! That's good stuff.

I realize how stupid I was to think about it that way, but it was my first "nice" car by quite a margin. I still believe it's unacceptable to go from almost $50k to...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-25-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,643
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

GOOD RIDDANCE AUDI!

Looking back at my thought process when I bought this car ... what a moron I was.

I thought paying $48k for a German car meant I'd be getting fantastic quality and EQUITY. Yeah ... go ahead and...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-21-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,701
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

It's always difficult figuring out whether...

It's always difficult figuring out whether comments are accurate or even if they are technically accurate, how critical it is to go by the book. My struggle is always figuring out who's right and...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-21-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,701
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Hello, I fear that stretching my 2004's useful...

Hello, I fear that stretching my 2004's useful life may finally be over. I've had the TC code for a couple of years now, but this week it slipped for the first time. From an uphill stop it rolled...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-19-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,957
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Yeah, that's her. So do you think those...

Yeah, that's her.

So do you think those codes are related to this boot? I'll order one. I sure ain't paying $350 for a replacement pipe for this car. I just don't love her like I used to.
Forum: Audi allroad
09-19-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,516
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Yeah, I think I've had the code for at least 3...

Yeah, I think I've had the code for at least 3 years now! Sigh. If I weren't so poor I'd use this as an excuse to finally buy the pickup that's more appropriate to my lifestyle these days.
Forum: Audi allroad
09-19-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Unless you race that car on the tracks, you'll be...

Unless you race that car on the tracks, you'll be happy to do what I did in that situation.

Go to PartsGeek.com and order up a $90 axle, complete with both CVs and boots!

I did that 3-4 years...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-19-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,516
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Would this code explain the car not moving in DRIVE?

Hello, I've lived with this code and the check engine light for years now and all seemed OK.

17125 - Torque Converter Clutch
P0741 - 35-00 - Stuck OFF / No Power being transferred
...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-19-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,957
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Is the rubber Y boot on the intake a vacuum source?

2004 2.7

So I've had the front of my engine (and now the top) a few times over the years.

That large rubber boot in the front center of the intake that Y's to each inter cooler is split.
...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 56,603
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

The pump is mounted to the block below the...

The pump is mounted to the block below the intake. When you lift the intake it stays in place. There are two sleeves for the motor that have points that sit down into the block. Then there's a...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 56,603
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

I assume that you've resolved this by now. I...

I assume that you've resolved this by now.

I was plagued by a mysterious coolant leak for months. It would only leak after I shut the car off, which drove me nuts. I could rarely catch it, and...
Forum: Audi allroad
01-07-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,379
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

TIP: How to replace the ECT - Engine Coolant Temperator sensor

It took me quite a while to find this ridiculous sensor, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to throw a quick post up in case anyone else could be helped.

My coolant temp started working erraticaly,...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-28-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,619
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Hi all, I seem to have the same issue with...

Hi all,

I seem to have the same issue with my 2004 2.7. I did the timing belt job myself over two years ago. I started losing coolant this summer intermittently. It's driving me nuts.

I...
Forum: Audi allroad
11-16-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,039
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

16985 ECU Memory Checksum Error

Hi all,

I've been reading up on this code to see what my options are. I'm wondering if anyone's got any current news on this problem.

I had a dahlback chip that's been in the car since 2004....
Forum: Audi allroad
07-18-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,482
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

Ha. The front latch was the first to break. That...

Ha. The front latch was the first to break. That made the lid slide around and eventually break.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-18-2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,389
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

My display is fading. Nav will soon be unuasable....

My display is fading. Nav will soon be unuasable. Gets worse in the heat.

I suspect this is simply backlight bulbs, like my wife's Saab uses. The LCD selectively blocks the light that these...
Forum: Audi allroad
07-18-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,482
Posted By Todd Beaulieu

It blows my mind how much some these silly trim...

It blows my mind how much some these silly trim pieces cost!

I need that armrest, but I'm not about to spend $200 on it. I also broke a cup holder face plate. $65 list for a stupid little piece...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 303
 
Page 1 of 13
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:24 PM.