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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,333
Posted By acarney

Well they claimed the the automatic test showed...

Well they claimed the the automatic test showed it was good and that it was charging fine, just that it was only at 40% so they suggested I drive around awhile... Take it for what it's worth.

It's...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
02-08-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,333
Posted By acarney

Soft clicking sound inside car ALL the time & now dead battery...

I have a soft clicking sound coming from why sounds like the drivers area inside the car. Either under the dash or under the carpet of the drivers side. You can faintly hear it from outside the car...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-25-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

Replaced pass side DV valve and I'm still getting...

Replaced pass side DV valve and I'm still getting horrible rough idle and misfires on 3 and 4 at idle. If I slowly carefully rev it to about 2000 rpm it's smooth as butter again. I'm still thinking...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-24-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

I usually don't throw parts at it, but, you guys...

I usually don't throw parts at it, but, you guys usually are also spot on! However, I'm doing 10 to 20 hours of overtime a week and my Audi dealer is a pain to get to after work because of traffic so...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-24-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

Is the attached pic what you're talking about?...

Is the attached pic what you're talking about? (Pass side; sorry about the pic, just pulled it from the video I uploaded below... Part numbers would be awesome since I won't be able to get home to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-24-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

So are those the sort of bell shaped things that...

So are those the sort of bell shaped things that those little tiny hoses I was pinching connect to? Happen to have a part number for them? (Is it side specific or would one part fit either side?...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-23-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

Well then the propane isn't doing anything. Moved...

Well then the propane isn't doing anything. Moved it slowly all around those two little hoses that I pinch in the video and nothing happened. Then moved it around the throttle body boot and no change...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

Had time to play around and some more info. I...

Had time to play around and some more info. I reset codes and unplugged MAF. Still got misfires on 3 and 4 and of course a MAF code (lol). Cleared and plugged back in but switched my ICM connections,...
Forum: Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
04-22-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,754
Posted By acarney

How are you dash switches? Has the black worn...

How are you dash switches? Has the black worn off? (can't remember which exact switches I need right now, but I'll check tomorrow on my car... I'm thinking AC +/- and maybe one or two others... I...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

Very interesting! I noticed the CEL blinking for...

Very interesting! I noticed the CEL blinking for about 5 seconds the other night when I was accelerating onto the highway but then it went away. Went to work the next morning (roughly 2 miles) and it...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

So I've always heard about the "use propane" to...

So I've always heard about the "use propane" to find a vac leak but I don't fully understand how that works... My idea was that it would stumble and almost or totally stall when hit with propane....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
04-22-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,388
Posted By acarney

Help! misfires! ICMs or coils? Both?!

Sorry this is rushed and sorry I don't have time to play around switching which ICM is connected to which bank, I've been super busy at work (covering two departments since someone is leaving) and...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

And an update... Replaced the coolant temp sensor...

And an update... Replaced the coolant temp sensor (green sensor pass rear of engine) after about an hour of fighting with how to get an adult hand into an area that was designed for a small...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

Ah, ok! Didn't catch that "speed sensor" was the...

Ah, ok! Didn't catch that "speed sensor" was the crank position sensor... Happen to know the part number on that? Something I could do without putting the car on a lift and just using jack stands?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

CPS? Coolant temp sensor is the one coming off...

CPS? Coolant temp sensor is the one coming off the engine block near the rear and pass side, correct? Superseded to green version or something?
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-23-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

CTS? Coolant temp sensor? If so, the parts at...

CTS? Coolant temp sensor? If so, the parts at sitting at my door waiting for me to get off work... Ordered new fuel pump, filter, and relay (might as well replace the fuel pump, it's probably old),...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,864
Posted By acarney

Totally agree with what JC and Sloop have said. I...

Totally agree with what JC and Sloop have said. I suspect engine damage (probably in in the form of reduced life) would take place after long term use of lower fuel or rocketing off the line all the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-21-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,864
Posted By acarney

I probably wouldn't worry about it either....

I probably wouldn't worry about it either. Seriously, think of all the people that bought these cars, I bet you had plenty of people with too much money and not enough smarts dumping whatever the...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

Tested it when I got home, car stalled right...

Tested it when I got home, car stalled right away. Unplugged the MAF sensor and it still stalled. Kept trying and it would do the same hung, turn over strong, catch, just to about 400rpm for half a...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

That's totally what I'm wondering. I honestly...

That's totally what I'm wondering. I honestly have no idea WHEN that was last changed... This isn't going to be fun changing with 3/4 of a tank, is it? Also, thinking about replacing the fuel pump...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

Sadly don't have VAGCOM yet and don't know anyone...

Sadly don't have VAGCOM yet and don't know anyone other then dealer that does. I don't really wanna try to drive my car to the dealer since I need to get on the highway to do that. It does seem to...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
01-19-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,827
Posted By acarney

Issue with 2002 A6 2.7t - Stalling at start today, almost didn't get home

So I have a 2002 A6 2.7t (auto) with ~170k miles on it. I replaced battery and alternator last winter (almost exactly a year ago) when I was doing a timing belt/water pump/valve cover gasket job....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,603
Posted By acarney

Boy those guys make absolutely no money on us! I...

Boy those guys make absolutely no money on us! I can't remember how much my extended warranty was, but I'm thinking around 1500 to 2000. Of course the torque converter on my 2002 2.7T needed replaced...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,406
Posted By acarney

Why would you need a ballast conversion kit? You...

Why would you need a ballast conversion kit? You already have ballasts if you have factory HID lights... Just replace the ballast with a factory part, don't screw around with cheap Chinese or eBay...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
03-20-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,406
Posted By acarney

Yep. I would stick with Philips 4300K 35w HIDs....

Yep. I would stick with Philips 4300K 35w HIDs. To many knock offs and low quality bulbs on the market. Trust me, I wanted super white or blue bulbs but ended up going factory and can't keep track...
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