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09-19-2020, 08:43 AM
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Posted By fjasper

Turns out it was the heater control unit. :( ...

Turns out it was the heater control unit. :(
The CAN interface went bad, effectively jamming the entire network, so that nothing could communicate.
Thanks to Celtic Motors in Kalispell, MT, who...
02-25-2020, 05:33 AM
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Views: 6,010
Posted By fjasper

I got the little kit of microswitches and relay...

I got the little kit of microswitches and relay for J518 and soldered them in. I put the steering column back together and put it in, but the car still acts almost the same. This time when I used the...
02-09-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,010
Posted By fjasper

Unfortunately, the location in my profile is out...

Unfortunately, the location in my profile is out of date. Now I'm in NW Montana. Thank you for the recommendation, though, as I do still go out there occasionally. :)
02-09-2020, 02:09 PM
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Views: 6,010
Posted By fjasper

2006 A6 3.2 no start, cluster goes on and off

2006 A6 quattro Avant with 156,000 miles, 3-month old AGM battery, advanced key, adaptive lights and suspension. TPMS is disabled and coded out. Only one key.

At work the other day, I got a...
Forum: Audi allroad
09-02-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,589
Posted By fjasper

Should be fine, it's well within the rated...

Should be fine, it's well within the rated capacity. I'd make sure both electric radiator fans are working properly, and check the engine-driven fan for cracks. If the engine-driven fan is cracking...
06-02-2015, 07:50 AM
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Views: 3,334
Posted By fjasper

Shop / Mechanic recommendations Olympia / South Sound?

I moved into a little condo, and can't do my own work, so I'm going to need to have an air spring replaced on my 2002 allroad. Can anyone recommend a reputable, reasonable shop in Olympia or the...
Forum: Audi allroad
05-27-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,282
Posted By fjasper

224,500mi...Third timing belt went in last month,...

224,500mi...Third timing belt went in last month, along with S4 fan and fan clutch (every blade on the original fan was cracked, but dang, the new one is noisy!), seals, cam adjuster pads, etc....
11-18-2014, 09:07 AM
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Views: 966
Posted By fjasper

Avus Silver & clear coat OEM wheel paint

I have some OEM Audi wheel paint for sale. One 4oz can of each Avus Silver and clear coat, and another 3/4 full (based on weight) can of each. $17 shipped for all four cans. I painted one wheel and...
Forum: Audi allroad
07-23-2012, 05:20 PM
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Views: 821,752
Posted By fjasper

Forum: Audi allroad
05-07-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By fjasper

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Audi allroad
03-23-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,384
Posted By fjasper

+1

+1
Forum: Audi allroad
11-18-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,158
Posted By fjasper

On my 2.7T (I haven't worked on the V8), the...

On my 2.7T (I haven't worked on the V8), the lower radiator hose doesn't require any tools to remove. Squeeze the wire catch with your hand and wiggle it loose. If it's been a while, it'll take some...
05-22-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By fjasper

Resistance value for the dfpr is listed as...

Resistance value for the dfpr is listed as "approximately 17.5-21.5 ohms." Yep, the book says "approximately." Page 25-220-1.

On page 25-230-2 it says the fuel injection control unit will generate...
05-22-2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By fjasper

If the DFPR is constantly at 0ma, I'm guessing...

If the DFPR is constantly at 0ma, I'm guessing either the output isn't working, wiring is broken, or it has an open circuit inside the regulator. Maybe check its resistance, there's a spec in the...
05-21-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By fjasper

Is it running ok? Does it have a fuse in the...

Is it running ok? Does it have a fuse in the "spare fuse" socket?
Forum: Audi allroad
05-21-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,625
Posted By fjasper

That's automotive poetry right there. I feel like...

That's automotive poetry right there. I feel like I know exactly what level of PITA you're talking about.
Forum: Audi allroad
05-21-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,637
Posted By fjasper

Code-wise, looks normal for a car that hasn't...

Code-wise, looks normal for a car that hasn't been scanned in a while. Some of these codes might have been there for a long time. As long as the codes don't set again right away after they're...
Forum: Audi allroad
05-17-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,574
Posted By fjasper

Sorry I didn't follow up...there was no wi-fi on...

Sorry I didn't follow up...there was no wi-fi on the bus yesterday afternoon.

If you turn out to need a head gasket, let me know and I'll sell you mine, still new in the package, for cheap.

I...
Forum: Audi allroad
05-16-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,574
Posted By fjasper

Just drive it. You'll make yourself crazy trying...

Just drive it. You'll make yourself crazy trying to figure out what an intermittent problem might be. Log the coolant temp signal with VCDS to see if it's acting funky. Check for codes. Put some...
Forum: Audi allroad
05-07-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,557
Posted By fjasper

https://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff454/frank_j...

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Does this help?
Forum: Audi allroad
04-18-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 46,608
Posted By fjasper

Swap in a taller 6th gear....

Swap in a taller 6th gear. (http://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/01e-higher-6th-gear-for-better-fuel-economy-and-higher-top-speed-p-45.html?osCsid=7aa8a148e8234db8c506c22e60971806)

It'd be...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-14-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,161
Posted By fjasper

Bump. Did you figure it out/get it fixed?

Bump.

Did you figure it out/get it fixed?
Forum: Audi allroad
03-12-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By fjasper

I don't know, myself, but the Bentley should list...

I don't know, myself, but the Bentley should list the tool number in the repair procedure. You might be able to check someplace like Blauparts and see if the tool they loan/rent is the same for both...
Forum: Audi allroad
03-08-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By fjasper

What brought that on? I thought these were pretty...

What brought that on? I thought these were pretty bulletproof.
Forum: Audi allroad
03-08-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,161
Posted By fjasper

Gas smell in the cold can be leaking fuel...

Gas smell in the cold can be leaking fuel injectors. They leak from the body of the injector. Won't do it when they warm up, has to do with different rates of thermal expansion of the materials...
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