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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-16-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By bsewall

Thanks for the advice. Yes, I am 100% sure...

Thanks for the advice.

Yes, I am 100% sure that neither front doors unlock manually (via the mechanical hook-up). I know they used to and I don't know what happened. Perhaps something inside the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-16-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By bsewall

Need advice for unlocking doors

Car's battery is dead.

I think the fuse for the central locking pump is blown, so even if I can get power, I can't unlock the doors.

The mechanical locking mechanism on the two front doors...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-26-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By bsewall

Good mechanic in Orange County, CA?

Hello,

Long story short my 1.8 A4 won't pass smog and I need to get it to pass. It's been registered as PNO and basically just sitting around since May. Now it's time to get it up and running...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-20-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 756
Posted By bsewall

California Car! Cat Replacement / Smog Advice

1997 A4 1.8TQ 276,000 miles.

Cat, turbo, fuel pressure regulator, injectors, spark plug wires are all original. Motor has approximately 80,000 miles on it - was replaced two years ago with a used,...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-29-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 890
Posted By bsewall

Clutch Problem

1997 A4 1.8T Quattro 5 Speed (265k miles)

The clutch has been making a slight 'swooshing' noise for 6 months or so. I wasn't bothersome and didn't seem to affect performance. The brake fluid is...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By bsewall

I would think that is indeed a possibility. The...

I would think that is indeed a possibility. The wires are old and brittle, especially being by the turbo heat shield.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-13-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By bsewall

Engine Won't Run... Need Advice

I've had an intermittent CEL for the past month or so and a noticeable loss of power and light loss of gas mileage - almost as if the parking brake was stuck up a notch or two.

Last Monday the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-11-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,380
Posted By bsewall

Wow, that's exactly the info I was looking for....

Wow, that's exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks so much.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-11-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,380
Posted By bsewall

Unfortunately the car doesn't run at the moment,...

Unfortunately the car doesn't run at the moment, so I need a portable tool (can't take the car somewhere). At this point all I'd like to do is pull and clear engine codes.

With a VAG, can you do...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-11-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,380
Posted By bsewall

VAG needed or will any OBD II Scanner work?

To scan the car's codes, do I need a VAG tool, or will any ODB II scanner (from PepBoys, etc) work?

Thanks!!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
Posted By bsewall

I appreciate the offer, but I have already placed...

I appreciate the offer, but I have already placed an order for the replacements.

Thank you though!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-21-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
Posted By bsewall

It's worth a shot, but according to...

It's worth a shot, but according to http://audicoils.com/, it's only 2001-2005. I'm a 1997. :-/
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-12-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
Posted By bsewall

Need coilpack cleaning advice...

When my previous motor let go it soaked 2 of my coilpack "shafts" with oil. Now that the new engine is in, the two coilpacks are misfiring, even though I sprayed some cleaner in there to get the oil...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By bsewall

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By bsewall

The injectors are original, so that's very...

The injectors are original, so that's very possible. I've never swapped the injectors before. Is it a difficult procedure? I really don't like the AW Wiki - it's so hard to find things compared to...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By bsewall

Hi and thanks for the help. The plugs...

Hi and thanks for the help.

The plugs are/were brand new. When I picked up the car from the mechanic replacing the engine, he said the plugs were bad, so I put in NGK 6962 Copper plugs. I suppose...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-13-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By bsewall

Need Help Diagnosing Misfire

Big thanks to Dave (turbo510) for the help!

Background:
Recently put in a used engine & turbo w/ 59k miles to replace mine which died at 230k miles. When mine died, I pulled the coilpacks and...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By bsewall

Oh wow, that would be great! I'll send you an...

Oh wow, that would be great! I'll send you an offline message now.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-11-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By bsewall

Sorry - yes, OC California. I'm can meet you...

Sorry - yes, OC California. I'm can meet you anywhere in the OC, but preferably in either the East OC (Anaheim, Yorba Linda, etc), or South OC (Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Irvine, etc).

I'll throw...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By bsewall

Anybody in Orange County have extra coil packs?

The cam chain tensioner went out on my 97 1.8 and I just had a used engine installed. When the previous engine went and I checked my plugs and coils, they were both covered in oil.

Now that the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-30-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,868
Posted By bsewall

No noise, hesitation, or anything before it...

No noise, hesitation, or anything before it happened. It literally felt like the transmission was knocked into neutral.

225k miles w/ original turbo too - chipped it's entire life. No major...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-29-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,868
Posted By bsewall

Cam Chain Tensioner Causes Engine Failure?

Just wanted to check in with the forums to see if this makes sense.

Driving on the freeway about 70 MPH. Car felt like it got knocked into neutral - zero power, but engine still can rev. About 30...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,706
Posted By bsewall

Thanks Chris. Unfortunately I'll probably...

Thanks Chris.

Unfortunately I'll probably end up selling all the aftermarket parts and putting the car back to stock. Either use the aftermarket sale money to pay for repairs or a new car.

I...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-10-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,706
Posted By bsewall

Thanks for the suggestion Chris. Obviously...

Thanks for the suggestion Chris.

Obviously I'm not a mechanic, but I would think it would be cheaper to replace the cylinder rings and do a valve job, instead of replacing the entire engine. There...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-09-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,706
Posted By bsewall

DIAGNOSIS

So just heard back from the mechanic. Not good news. Let me know if this sounds legit.

They are saying there was ZERO compression in all 4 cylinders. They took off the valve cover and in the back...
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