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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-19-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,234
Posted By Teutonix

Ugh... Thanks for the correction. I need to stop...

Ugh... Thanks for the correction. I need to stop coming to this forum. It's been too long since I've touched cars of this era, and I forget what the technology of the day was.
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-19-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,234
Posted By Teutonix

Oil on the plug, as stated, is a minimal issue...

Oil on the plug, as stated, is a minimal issue (VCGs). I probably would wait to fix that one until you get the running issue sorted..

For your driveability issue and misfire problems, I'd bet...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-16-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,639
Posted By Teutonix

Your exh/int cames are likely not currently lined...

Your exh/int cames are likely not currently lined up because you took the tension off with the tensioner tool when you changed the gaskets.

Only you can determine whether you're comfortable...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-16-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By Teutonix

I've probably logged about 250k-300k on Valvoline...

I've probably logged about 250k-300k on Valvoline MaxLife ATF in Audis with ZF transmissions over the last 8+ years without issue. It's readily available at O'Reilly/Autozone/etc, and specifically...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-10-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,917
Posted By Teutonix

I also live in CA, so I have to deal with the...

I also live in CA, so I have to deal with the same things. If the car passes emissions requirements, who cares if it has a dash light illuminated?

As an alternative, if you keep running into a...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-10-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Posted By Teutonix

Have to say that I agree. The TC failure is not...

Have to say that I agree. The TC failure is not a mechanical failure due to load. It is a poorly designed seal that simply fails from age/use. Increased payload will have no effect on the stress...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2012, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By Teutonix

Did you look at the plugs? Are the replacement...

Did you look at the plugs? Are the replacement coils brand new? Try swapping the plug and coil from #4 to another cylinder and see if the problem moves.

Misfires can be caused by many things...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-09-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Posted By Teutonix

This will not be a problem. Assuming (based on...

This will not be a problem. Assuming (based on your post) that you have the "Curt" hitch that mounts to the spare tire well. I had this on my wife's 3.0 A6, and routinely towed in excess of 2k lbs....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,573
Posted By Teutonix

It was pretty nice. The low-end torque was the...

It was pretty nice. The low-end torque was the best part. In the end, I still prefer a turbo engine, so I only drove the car for about a year before selling.



An 01E 6spd from a 2.7t A6. It...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,807
Posted By Teutonix

Oh man, but this LED badge is so SICK!! ...

Oh man, but this LED badge is so SICK!!


Fools and their money....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,995
Posted By Teutonix

The only way to really diagnose this is to get an...

The only way to really diagnose this is to get an actual VAG-COM reading of the codes. And first clear the codes and see what comes back. You may be seeing some 5 year old codes in that laundry...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,778
Posted By Teutonix

A few comments here: 1) Gluing the chip to...

A few comments here:

1) Gluing the chip to the steering column will most likely not work, at least not reliably. The effective area for RFID transmission is VERY small, and focused on the area...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-05-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,573
Posted By Teutonix

I did this swap myself several years ago... It's...

I did this swap myself several years ago... It's not really that terribly difficult, just time consuming. It sounds like you're talking to the right people about doing it for you, so I think you're...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-03-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,807
Posted By Teutonix

Why do you have bent about these being fake? ...

Why do you have bent about these being fake? What would be the point? "Haha, I totally fooled you guys into thinking that this existed..."

While this is tacky and a complete waste of money, I...
Forum: Audi allroad
07-02-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,465
Posted By Teutonix

If you do a fair amount of highway driving, going...

If you do a fair amount of highway driving, going to narrower, smaller diameter rims with taller tires would probably new you some MPG. You could use 16" rims with something like a 205/65/16 or...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
07-02-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,886
Posted By Teutonix

Best to combine this N/A chip with a cone air...

Best to combine this N/A chip with a cone air filter and 4" exhaust tip for max performance.


Just kidding. OP, it's really not worth spending any money to "improve" performance. Your money is...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-29-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By Teutonix

If you were thinking of getting a new fender, it...

If you were thinking of getting a new fender, it would need to be painted anyway... They don't come painted. A decent body shop should be able to color-match and blend into the car pretty easily,...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-28-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 889
Posted By Teutonix

The previous owner of my allroad installed an...

The previous owner of my allroad installed an aftermarket MP3 (headphone jack) input. Just change the headunit to the ext CD changer function, and it plays whatever is being input through this plug....
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-28-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By Teutonix

If you have the parts, it seems reasonable to do...

If you have the parts, it seems reasonable to do both jobs at the same time. Pulling the bumper only takes ~8 bolts, and a handful of plastic twist-fasteners. I can have mine off in about 10...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-22-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By Teutonix

Me too... Because it's obvious from the original...

Me too... Because it's obvious from the original post, since he mentions misfires on cylinders 7 and 8. It's sad how this forum has descended over the last ~5 years from being a primary source of...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-21-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 142,691
Posted By Teutonix

Just to close the loop on this.... I...

Just to close the loop on this....

I received and installed the new fan control unit (FCU - p/n 4B0-959-501-H) today, and the problem is solved.

The critical factor for diagnosis:

1)...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-21-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 142,691
Posted By Teutonix

In your case, since they're not running at all, I...

In your case, since they're not running at all, I would try putting a jumper in place of the coolant temp switch on the radiator outlet and see if the turn. If this works, the switch is bad. If...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-13-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 142,691
Posted By Teutonix

I went through the same thing on my AR, with...

I went through the same thing on my AR, with similar symptoms. On mine, the inner electric fan would run without issue when I first started the car, but when the car was warm, it would not....
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Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-12-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 142,691
Posted By Teutonix

Well, I ordered the control module. Everything...

Well, I ordered the control module. Everything was pointing to it being at fault, but I needed a sanity check, so thanks for that.

I will post a follow-up next week when I get it installed,...
Forum: A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
06-11-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 142,691
Posted By Teutonix

Thanks for the response... That was my next...

Thanks for the response...

That was my next step. Unfortunately on the 3.0, the wires have permanent connections from the control unit directly to the fans (no plugs), so I'll have to cut/strip...
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