AUDI A4 | B5 | 8D 1996 - 2001 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions and Common Problems Thread Collection - Page 23

Reggie · 06-02-2005, 06:52 PM

Most reception problems can be traced to the antenna amplifier.

Reception on my A4 has been as good as any other cars that I have driven in the CO area - and as good as Sony Aftermarket ones on a 4000Q and 95 Audi 90

So if you are having problems check the connection for the amp.

de (-eeez_nutz) · 06-04-2005, 09:55 AM

Bobby Kinstle · 06-04-2005, 11:06 AM

How to fix it

Stratocaster1422 · 06-07-2005, 12:10 PM

1.) You will start to hear a humming sound coming from one corner of the vehicle. The sound will probably change with wheel speed.

2.) Fronts - When you turn the wheel the humming will get worse. Example, if the drivers side front is bad, turning the wheel to the right while in motion will worsen the humming.

If it is your fronts get it changed ASAP! You can easily ruin your front axle or axle tone ring, and then your abs sensor. You can't buy the tone ring by itself, so you'll need a new axle. Parts add up fast here $$$$

3.) Rears - You'll probably not notice a difference going around corners, but if you have a friend ride in the back and listen for what side the humming is coming from you can figure it out.

4.) When the car is not moving, jack up the suspect wheel. Grab the wheel at 9 and 3 and wiggle back and forth. If there is alot of play, your bearing is most likely shot. Do the same at 12 and 6 with the suspect wheel. Check versus a known good wheel to gauge what is bad and what is not.

SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 · 06-07-2005, 02:20 PM

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06-02-2005, 06:52 PM	#221
Reggie AudiWorld Expert Account #: 102 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 27,993	Reception problems Most reception problems can be traced to the antenna amplifier. Reception on my A4 has been as good as any other cars that I have driven in the CO area - and as good as Sony Aftermarket ones on a 4000Q and 95 Audi 90 So if you are having problems check the connection for the amp. __________________

06-04-2005, 09:55 AM	#222
de (-eeez_nutz) AudiWorld Expert Account #: 47845 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 30,064	37% on Black interior/Black exterior __________________ All tools are hammers, except screwdrivers, which are chisels.

06-04-2005, 11:06 AM	#223
Bobby Kinstle AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 1158 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 36,687	Erratic or misreading fuel guage How to fix it __________________ Bobby Kinstle Registry Entry

06-07-2005, 12:10 PM	#224
Stratocaster1422 Member Account #: 50454 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,376	How to diagnose a bad bearing 1.) You will start to hear a humming sound coming from one corner of the vehicle. The sound will probably change with wheel speed. 2.) Fronts - When you turn the wheel the humming will get worse. Example, if the drivers side front is bad, turning the wheel to the right while in motion will worsen the humming. If it is your fronts get it changed ASAP! You can easily ruin your front axle or axle tone ring, and then your abs sensor. You can't buy the tone ring by itself, so you'll need a new axle. Parts add up fast here $$$$ 3.) Rears - You'll probably not notice a difference going around corners, but if you have a friend ride in the back and listen for what side the humming is coming from you can figure it out. 4.) When the car is not moving, jack up the suspect wheel. Grab the wheel at 9 and 3 and wiggle back and forth. If there is alot of play, your bearing is most likely shot. Do the same at 12 and 6 with the suspect wheel. Check versus a known good wheel to gauge what is bad and what is not. __________________ BaLLaR PiZZa BT member The A4 is gone. Rockin' the 2000 Dodge Dakota now. AIM: Stratocaster1422 Offical Best Noob Ever Award

06-07-2005, 02:20 PM	#225
SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 Member Account #: 69531 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,742	Roger @ CapitalAudi (red on black c/f) painted c/f hood __________________ rice belongs in a bowl not on cars!! My CQ project thread and My S4 project thread Gone but not forgotten Supercharged and Intercooled A4 MI's Audi Enthusiast Forum Who I cheer for in sports (in no particular order) with some stats. Tiger Woods 14 Major Championship as a professional, 65 PGA Tour wins, 7 consecutive PGA Tour wins and 9 PGA Tour wins in one year. 1st ever winner of the FedEx Cup. People have to stop putting Phil Mickelson's name in the same sentance with Tiger Woods. Rory Sabbatini needs to keep his BIG MOUTH SHUT!! Red Wings 11 Stanley Cup championships and 17 consecutive playoff appearences. 8 consecutive 100+ point season. Pistions 3 NBA championships and 6 consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. Tigers 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. U of M Football 11 National Championships, 42 Big Ten championships, 33 consecutive Bowl Game, 170 consecutive crowds of 100,000+, spectators in record attendance of 112,118. U of M Hockey 9 NCAA, 5 Big Ten, 8 CCHA tournament championships. U of M Basketball 3 National Invitional Tournament, 11 Big Ten, and 1 Big Ten tournament championships. Packers 9 NFL, 3 Super Bowl, 8 conference, and 13 division championships. Soon to be Hall of Famer Brett Favre, Thank you for the Great Memories Brett!!! Also cheer on Ruvell Martin (my high school alumni classmate) #82.

06-07-2005, 02:23 PM	#226
SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 Member Account #: 69531 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,742	red on black c/f and blue on black c/f another __________________ rice belongs in a bowl not on cars!! My CQ project thread and My S4 project thread Gone but not forgotten Supercharged and Intercooled A4 MI's Audi Enthusiast Forum Who I cheer for in sports (in no particular order) with some stats. Tiger Woods 14 Major Championship as a professional, 65 PGA Tour wins, 7 consecutive PGA Tour wins and 9 PGA Tour wins in one year. 1st ever winner of the FedEx Cup. People have to stop putting Phil Mickelson's name in the same sentance with Tiger Woods. Rory Sabbatini needs to keep his BIG MOUTH SHUT!! Red Wings 11 Stanley Cup championships and 17 consecutive playoff appearences. 8 consecutive 100+ point season. Pistions 3 NBA championships and 6 consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. Tigers 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. U of M Football 11 National Championships, 42 Big Ten championships, 33 consecutive Bowl Game, 170 consecutive crowds of 100,000+, spectators in record attendance of 112,118. U of M Hockey 9 NCAA, 5 Big Ten, 8 CCHA tournament championships. U of M Basketball 3 National Invitional Tournament, 11 Big Ten, and 1 Big Ten tournament championships. Packers 9 NFL, 3 Super Bowl, 8 conference, and 13 division championships. Soon to be Hall of Famer Brett Favre, Thank you for the Great Memories Brett!!! Also cheer on Ruvell Martin (my high school alumni classmate) #82.

06-07-2005, 02:46 PM	#227
SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 Member Account #: 69531 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,742	TexS4orce (blue on black c/f) c/f hood painted __________________ rice belongs in a bowl not on cars!! My CQ project thread and My S4 project thread Gone but not forgotten Supercharged and Intercooled A4 MI's Audi Enthusiast Forum Who I cheer for in sports (in no particular order) with some stats. Tiger Woods 14 Major Championship as a professional, 65 PGA Tour wins, 7 consecutive PGA Tour wins and 9 PGA Tour wins in one year. 1st ever winner of the FedEx Cup. People have to stop putting Phil Mickelson's name in the same sentance with Tiger Woods. Rory Sabbatini needs to keep his BIG MOUTH SHUT!! Red Wings 11 Stanley Cup championships and 17 consecutive playoff appearences. 8 consecutive 100+ point season. Pistions 3 NBA championships and 6 consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. Tigers 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. U of M Football 11 National Championships, 42 Big Ten championships, 33 consecutive Bowl Game, 170 consecutive crowds of 100,000+, spectators in record attendance of 112,118. U of M Hockey 9 NCAA, 5 Big Ten, 8 CCHA tournament championships. U of M Basketball 3 National Invitional Tournament, 11 Big Ten, and 1 Big Ten tournament championships. Packers 9 NFL, 3 Super Bowl, 8 conference, and 13 division championships. Soon to be Hall of Famer Brett Favre, Thank you for the Great Memories Brett!!! Also cheer on Ruvell Martin (my high school alumni classmate) #82.

06-07-2005, 06:46 PM	#228
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06-08-2005, 05:54 PM	#229
SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 Member Account #: 69531 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,742	18" ADR Cypher __________________ rice belongs in a bowl not on cars!! My CQ project thread and My S4 project thread Gone but not forgotten Supercharged and Intercooled A4 MI's Audi Enthusiast Forum Who I cheer for in sports (in no particular order) with some stats. Tiger Woods 14 Major Championship as a professional, 65 PGA Tour wins, 7 consecutive PGA Tour wins and 9 PGA Tour wins in one year. 1st ever winner of the FedEx Cup. People have to stop putting Phil Mickelson's name in the same sentance with Tiger Woods. Rory Sabbatini needs to keep his BIG MOUTH SHUT!! Red Wings 11 Stanley Cup championships and 17 consecutive playoff appearences. 8 consecutive 100+ point season. Pistions 3 NBA championships and 6 consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. Tigers 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. U of M Football 11 National Championships, 42 Big Ten championships, 33 consecutive Bowl Game, 170 consecutive crowds of 100,000+, spectators in record attendance of 112,118. U of M Hockey 9 NCAA, 5 Big Ten, 8 CCHA tournament championships. U of M Basketball 3 National Invitional Tournament, 11 Big Ten, and 1 Big Ten tournament championships. Packers 9 NFL, 3 Super Bowl, 8 conference, and 13 division championships. Soon to be Hall of Famer Brett Favre, Thank you for the Great Memories Brett!!! Also cheer on Ruvell Martin (my high school alumni classmate) #82.

06-08-2005, 05:56 PM	#230
SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 Member Account #: 69531 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,742	19" ADR Cypher __________________ rice belongs in a bowl not on cars!! My CQ project thread and My S4 project thread Gone but not forgotten Supercharged and Intercooled A4 MI's Audi Enthusiast Forum Who I cheer for in sports (in no particular order) with some stats. Tiger Woods 14 Major Championship as a professional, 65 PGA Tour wins, 7 consecutive PGA Tour wins and 9 PGA Tour wins in one year. 1st ever winner of the FedEx Cup. People have to stop putting Phil Mickelson's name in the same sentance with Tiger Woods. Rory Sabbatini needs to keep his BIG MOUTH SHUT!! Red Wings 11 Stanley Cup championships and 17 consecutive playoff appearences. 8 consecutive 100+ point season. Pistions 3 NBA championships and 6 consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. Tigers 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. U of M Football 11 National Championships, 42 Big Ten championships, 33 consecutive Bowl Game, 170 consecutive crowds of 100,000+, spectators in record attendance of 112,118. U of M Hockey 9 NCAA, 5 Big Ten, 8 CCHA tournament championships. U of M Basketball 3 National Invitional Tournament, 11 Big Ten, and 1 Big Ten tournament championships. Packers 9 NFL, 3 Super Bowl, 8 conference, and 13 division championships. Soon to be Hall of Famer Brett Favre, Thank you for the Great Memories Brett!!! Also cheer on Ruvell Martin (my high school alumni classmate) #82.

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