25k service: 2 problems found - both front shocks needs replacing & intake manifold

James P. · 01-02-2009, 08:10 PM

1) I've had suspension clonks for a while and mentioned to the dealer, but this time I mentioned that I thought the front right shock was leaking. They told me both are leaking and will replace under warranty as soon as they get the parts. They managed to find one side, but not the other and had to order from Germany.

2) My EPC warning light has been intermittent (comes on about once a month) and has been diagnosed by the dealer twice before with Audi's tech line. Having previously replaced a sensor they now say the intake manifold has to be replaced per Audi and parts had to be ordered.

Here is the interesting bit: I happened to speak with the tech when I picked up my car and he said "there is a tsb available for this issue but it has not been published yet". There has been a software update released related to this issue which my car already had. No doubt we'll hear more on this in the future.

CanyonRS4 · 01-02-2009, 08:15 PM

James P. · 01-02-2009, 08:17 PM

CanyonRS4 · 01-02-2009, 08:23 PM

from them in the past so I went across town for the warranty and covered stuff otherwise I do it all myself...

Jenner · 01-03-2009, 04:26 AM

Good idea to have them do some carbon/gunk cleaning on the valves if they offer the serivce while they have the intake manifold off. I think they charged me around $150 for it, but you can search for my post about it if you want to know the exact amount.

James P. · 01-03-2009, 07:41 AM

James P. · 01-03-2009, 07:43 AM

01-02-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
CanyonRS4 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 294	Which dealer? I had my 45 K serice done today at Prestige, clean bill of health... __________________ Brian 2007 Audi RS4 #21 Denver, Colorado Milltek cat back non resonated non valved STaSIS Ohlins SL Sport Suspension 750/1100 TDR 18x9 wheels Dunlop Z-1 StarSpec 275/35's Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads Motul 600 RBF 8500-X50 Hardwired Biosyn 5w-40 Garage mates: 2004 R-32 Stage 2 turbo 2006 Cooper GP #1649

01-02-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
James P. AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,188	Mine was done at McDonald __________________ James P. Current: 2013 RS5 - Sepang Blue, Alu-Optic, Black Alcantara, Nav, Driver Assist, Sports Exhaust, Rear sun shades 2012 Q5 Ice Silver 2.0T, Premium+, Nav Previous rides: 2012 S4 Monsoon Gray, Prestige package, S-Tronic, Sports Diff, Ti package, RS6 Steering Wheel, Supercharged badges, 35% Tint, Dipstick! 2007 RS4 - Mugello Blue, Premium package, Ebony interior, Rear air bags, Carbon fiber, Titanium wheels 2000 S4 - Santorin Blue, Silver Alcantara

01-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#4
CanyonRS4 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 294	Mine was purchased at McDonald but I have had some less than "satisfactory" service from them in the past so I went across town for the warranty and covered stuff otherwise I do it all myself... __________________ Brian 2007 Audi RS4 #21 Denver, Colorado Milltek cat back non resonated non valved STaSIS Ohlins SL Sport Suspension 750/1100 TDR 18x9 wheels Dunlop Z-1 StarSpec 275/35's Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads Motul 600 RBF 8500-X50 Hardwired Biosyn 5w-40 Garage mates: 2004 R-32 Stage 2 turbo 2006 Cooper GP #1649

01-03-2009, 04:26 AM	#5
Jenner AudiWorld Senior Member 2007 Porsche 911 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 4,783	I had both front shocks and both valves replaced @10k as well as the intake manifold @ 12k Good idea to have them do some carbon/gunk cleaning on the valves if they offer the serivce while they have the intake manifold off. I think they charged me around $150 for it, but you can search for my post about it if you want to know the exact amount. __________________ 2012 Audi A3 2.0Tq Premium Plus/Cold/Titanium Ice Silver over Black Leather/Alcantara 275hp APR Stage II+/Carbonio intake/S3 FMIC/AWE TOP/BB resonated downpipe 2008 Audi A6 3.2Q Premium Light Silver over Black Leather 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 RS Factory Rollbar/PCCB Arctic Silver/Orange over Black Leather/Alcantara GT3 seats in Carbon Fiber Past Audis: 2012 TT RS \| 2009 Q5 \| 2007 RS4 \| 2007 A3 3.2 \| 2000 TTq \| 1999 A6 Avant \| 1999 A4 1.8TQMS Past Porsches: 2008 997 Turbo Cab 600hp \| 2004 Cayenne Turbo 520hp \| 2003 996 Carrera 320hp \| 1997 993 Turbo 440hp Past Other: 2009 Nissan GT-R 650hp \| 2005 Subaru STi 420hp \| 2002 Honda S2000 360hp

01-03-2009, 07:41 AM	#6
James P. AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,188	I've never had any problems with McDonald to this point... __________________ James P. Current: 2013 RS5 - Sepang Blue, Alu-Optic, Black Alcantara, Nav, Driver Assist, Sports Exhaust, Rear sun shades 2012 Q5 Ice Silver 2.0T, Premium+, Nav Previous rides: 2012 S4 Monsoon Gray, Prestige package, S-Tronic, Sports Diff, Ti package, RS6 Steering Wheel, Supercharged badges, 35% Tint, Dipstick! 2007 RS4 - Mugello Blue, Premium package, Ebony interior, Rear air bags, Carbon fiber, Titanium wheels 2000 S4 - Santorin Blue, Silver Alcantara

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01-03-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
James P. AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,188	Good point on the valve cleaning. I'll remember to mention that when the parts come in. __________________ James P. Current: 2013 RS5 - Sepang Blue, Alu-Optic, Black Alcantara, Nav, Driver Assist, Sports Exhaust, Rear sun shades 2012 Q5 Ice Silver 2.0T, Premium+, Nav Previous rides: 2012 S4 Monsoon Gray, Prestige package, S-Tronic, Sports Diff, Ti package, RS6 Steering Wheel, Supercharged badges, 35% Tint, Dipstick! 2007 RS4 - Mugello Blue, Premium package, Ebony interior, Rear air bags, Carbon fiber, Titanium wheels 2000 S4 - Santorin Blue, Silver Alcantara

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