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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-15-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 100,994
Posted By towertro11

I am pretty sure it is not the electric fans on...

I am pretty sure it is not the electric fans on mine. I am due for a control module replacement, and one of the fans is siezed due to the rubber getting caught in the spokes. The one that works...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-14-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 100,994
Posted By towertro11

I have the same exact sound

Did you isolate the problem? My car just started making this sound last night. If you got it fixed, could you tell me how much the repair was?

Thanks,
John E
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-01-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,536
Posted By towertro11

another update

Coming up on 2 years and 28,000 miles since I bought the car. 0741 code keeps coming on intermittently, perhaps slightly more frequently. Car driveability is still good. I get occaisional shudders...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-14-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,560
Posted By towertro11

Indeed, I am not an expert, merely someone who...

Indeed, I am not an expert, merely someone who does research. I listed my sources so people could judge for themselves whether to trust them. Cerainly the user based content of wikipedia requires...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,560
Posted By towertro11

"drilling and slotting have nothing to do with...

"drilling and slotting have nothing to do with heat dissipation"

I won't go so far as to refute this, but every resource I have (ehow, how stuff works, wikipedia, rousch performance)says that...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,560
Posted By towertro11

braking, and safety

I have to respectfully disagree that hard braking does not wear brakes faster. When approaching an intersection, if you proactively let off the gas, the car will slow down on its own through engine...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,706
Posted By towertro11

Even with the same size tire, rolling...

Even with the same size tire, rolling circumference can be different, especially with different brand/model tires. Even same brand/model tires can have different measurements due to uneven wear and...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-07-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,706
Posted By towertro11

$.02

I used to have a Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon with manual transmission and awd. It had a torsen center diff, similar to the Audi design. This was a hotly discussed matter on the Subaru boards. ...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-04-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,023
Posted By towertro11

fuel filter

Right after I got my 2.7t, my car would be hard to start. Later noticed a pool of gas in front of the right passenger side tire. Gas was dripping from the fuel filter located there. Each start...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-03-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By towertro11

torque converter

Your highway RPM will depend on whether the torque converter (TC)lock up has engaged or not. I run 2600 rpm at ~70 mph with the TC locked up in 5th. When it is not locked, I run 2800 when cruising,...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-03-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,139
Posted By towertro11

No difference

Whether I reset the code or not, the next time I drive the car the TC will lock up on the highway. I do not know if resetting the CEL 'resets' the solenoid or not. I tend to reset as soon as I get...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,831
Posted By towertro11

more diagnosis

You can try to pinpoint the problem by performing a few quick tests.

When does the pedal lose pressure? When driving, after highway, on startup?

How does the pedal recover pressure? ...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-14-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,240
Posted By towertro11

lcd display and limp mode

Are the PRND letters on the display red (lit), or are they dark with red lit up around them? If they are dark with red around them, you are still in transmission limp mode. That will prevent tip...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2011, 04:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,139
Posted By towertro11

From my experience, the way you drive can affect...

From my experience, the way you drive can affect the torque converter sensor. If I stay below 40 mph, I never get the CEL. If I take it easy on hills and passing, I hardly ever get it. If I down...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-03-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,443
Posted By towertro11

transmission control module?

When I had water in the floor wells last summer, I got the abs and traction control lights on occaisionally in the dash. Once I dried out the TCM, no more problem. Wondering if maybe the repair...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,050
Posted By towertro11

winter and summer gas

can have an effect too.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,050
Posted By towertro11

US guidelines

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

Says 16-23 city-highway for a 2003 3.0 quattro auto.

I get 18-22 in my 2001 A6 quattro 2.7t.

Also, my computer is reliably 1-2 mpg high on its...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,139
Posted By towertro11

2.7t

2.7t
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-08-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,139
Posted By towertro11

further

By the way, did you mean 0741 for the code?

Also interesting that the shop did not tell you that you needed a new TC. That is the most common advice I have heard.

John
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-08-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,139
Posted By towertro11

My fix

I have an 01, and I carry a cheap OBD reader around in my glove box (~$30 on amazon or less). If the code comes on I just reset it. Usually stays off for 2-3 weeks, depending on how I drive.

Of...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
12-08-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,536
Posted By towertro11

update

Coming up on one year and > 15, 000 miles and no change in the behavior of my car. Still get an occaisional 0741 code, clear it, and move on with my life. I will update if I have any more issues.
...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-19-2010, 05:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,443
Posted By towertro11

other issues?

Wet leaves and uneven pavement can cause the ESP to fire, especially if you have worn shocks. Same for abs during braking, not sure it the abs light would come on though? Good luck.

John
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-18-2010, 04:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By towertro11

On my 2001 a6 2.7t, I have two lighters, one in...

On my 2001 a6 2.7t, I have two lighters, one in front, and one in back. They are on the same fuse. If you have a second lighter on the same fuse, test it. It could help you troubleshoot deeper. ...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
11-03-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 41,293
Posted By towertro11

I removed the TCM on my 2001 A6 2.7t without...

I removed the TCM on my 2001 A6 2.7t without taking out the seat. Just took off some plastic trim and the door sill trim, then pulled back the carpet.

John
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
09-24-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By towertro11

guessing?

I get a smell when sitting in traffic with the AC on. Goes away if I put it on recirculate. Turns out it is oil from a leaky valve cover gasket that runs down onto the exhaust, and then burns off. ...
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