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Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2023, 04:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 31,099
Posted By NJRoadFan

The 7-speed S-Tronic is from the same family as...

The 7-speed S-Tronic is from the same family as VW's "wet clutch" DSGs in the transverse engined cars. They require strict 40k mile service intervals with fluid that is about $12/L. Audi doesn't...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
02-10-2023, 04:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,055
Posted By NJRoadFan

Just had the job done on my 2018 with 62k miles....

Just had the job done on my 2018 with 62k miles. It is a common failure point on these cars. The fact that Audi produced a substantially redesigned replacement part points to that.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-26-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,481
Posted By NJRoadFan

I've had good luck with the Continental...

I've had good luck with the Continental ExtremeContact series on my various A4s (the DWS on my 09 and the DWS06 on my 13). The current version is the ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus. One of these years...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-19-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,480
Posted By NJRoadFan

There is a build sticker usually located in the...

There is a build sticker usually located in the spare tire well with all the option codes your car came with. It can also be found in the service booklet for the car assuming they stuck the label...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-29-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,388
Posted By NJRoadFan

If you have one of the screws, go to Lowes/Home...

If you have one of the screws, go to Lowes/Home Depot with the screw and find a matching one. Looks like a standard metric thread panhead screw. It likely won't be Torx head, but it'll be much...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 63,986
Posted By NJRoadFan

Kind of depressing reading that these cars STILL...

Kind of depressing reading that these cars STILL have water pump issues even with the completely redesigned Gen3 EA888 design. Audi just got done with a class action lawsuit (that my 2013 A4 was part...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-17-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 59,645
Posted By NJRoadFan

Which system is the car equipped with? The "base"...

Which system is the car equipped with? The "base" audio or B&O?
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
02-21-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 48,197
Posted By NJRoadFan

No problems with my 2018 B9 A4 at 33k. My...

No problems with my 2018 B9 A4 at 33k.

My 2013 B8 A4 was reliable at this point as well. Problems didn't pop up until out of warranty like the waterpump at 45k (since reimbursed thanks to a class...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
12-13-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,706
Posted By NJRoadFan

What you are using is fine. No need to change it.

What you are using is fine. No need to change it.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-14-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By NJRoadFan

That interest rate is terrible and its doubtful...

That interest rate is terrible and its doubtful you are going to have $4000 worth of repairs during the extended warranty period. If you really like the car, see if the dealer will CPO the car....
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-10-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 33,829
Posted By NJRoadFan

VW just had to pay out a class action lawsuit on...

VW just had to pay out a class action lawsuit on water pump failures on the EA888 engine across various models, including the previous generation A4s. The gen 3 engines in the B9 have a redesigned...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
11-04-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 132,944
Posted By NJRoadFan

I see a VIN on the envelope......so they did use...

I see a VIN on the envelope......so they did use it to generate the key.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-22-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,894
Posted By NJRoadFan

VIN digits 7 and 8 specify model type, which is...

VIN digits 7 and 8 specify model type, which is "F4" for the B9 A4 (Type 8W).

The B8 (Type 8K) used "FL" on 2010-2016 MY cars and "8K" on pre-2010 MY. The reason for the change is that digit 7...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-17-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,910
Posted By NJRoadFan

Audi has a list of 3rd party key coding retailers...

Audi has a list of 3rd party key coding retailers that may be cheaper than the dealership. They had legal problems a few years back over this.
...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-08-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,318
Posted By NJRoadFan

According to the order guides, the color MFD...

According to the order guides, the color MFD became standard on Premium Plus cars in 2018, no navigation needed. MY2017 cars required navigation to receive it.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-04-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,318
Posted By NJRoadFan

Models without factory navigation come with the...

Models without factory navigation come with the smaller square MFD.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-17-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,204
Posted By NJRoadFan

One thing to be aware of is that 3rd party glass...

One thing to be aware of is that 3rd party glass likely isn't acoustically insulated like the OEM glass is. The "cheap" glass will have more cabin noise.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 96,870
Posted By NJRoadFan

The recall above has to do with the after-run...

The recall above has to do with the after-run coolant pump, not the main water pump.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2019, 05:31 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 96,870
Posted By NJRoadFan

the VW EA888 is known to have waterpump problems...

the VW EA888 is known to have waterpump problems (my 2013 A4 had one go). You would think they would have figured it out by the 3rd generation of the motor! Anyway, the thermostat is part of the...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-29-2019, 04:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,845
Posted By NJRoadFan

The 2018 A4 sedan comes with a space saver spare...

The 2018 A4 sedan comes with a space saver spare tire. According to Audi's own ordering guide, the 2019 should have come with the space saver spare tire and it should be standard on all cars shipped...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-23-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,247
Posted By NJRoadFan

There is a recall coming out regarding the...

There is a recall coming out regarding the passenger seat airbag sensor malfunctioning. Dealer service department knows about it, but details and repair have not been released yet.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-13-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,379
Posted By NJRoadFan

Go by the website. Although the printed manual...

Go by the website. Although the printed manual should have the 40k DSG fluid change interval documented in it.
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-13-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,379
Posted By NJRoadFan

What market is the car from? The B9 A4 2.0T sold...

What market is the car from? The B9 A4 2.0T sold in the US/Canada comes with the 7-speed S-Tronic/DSG. Different markets may have other drivetrain combinations. Even overseas the service interval for...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-13-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,379
Posted By NJRoadFan

Audi's maintenance schedule clearly states that...

Audi's maintenance schedule clearly states that S-Tronic transmission fluid should be changed every 40k miles. This has been the standard service interval for VW Group DSG transmissions for over a...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
07-19-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,403
Posted By NJRoadFan

The MIB systems found in the B9 A4/S4 only...

The MIB systems found in the B9 A4/S4 only support iPods that come with iAP2 protocol support, which limits it to all iPhone 5 and newer, all iPad 4 and newer (including all minis), and iPod Touch...
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