View Full Version : Finally, first time audi left me stranded
Dregalia91
12-16-2013, 11:00 AM
Was driving on the interstate when out of nowhere I lost all power followed with a violent shaking. The the check engine light popped up. I let off the gas and coasted to a stop. When the car came to rest the engine elder was very rough and was shaking the whole car. Towed it up to a shop and they said it was the camshaft position sensor. When I got home I did some research on here and I think it's more of a coil pack issue because the car still starts up fine but just random misfires. Oil level is normal for reference. Think I should have them replace coil packs as well?
2006 a4 2.0t Quattro tip tropic 96,000 miles
midnight407
12-16-2013, 11:05 AM
Why did the shop say it was the camshaft position sensor?
Charles.waite
12-16-2013, 11:42 AM
Pull codes. Make note of the cylinder misfiring. Swap one coil pack from the misfiring cylinder to a non misfiring cylinder. If the misfire follows the coilpack, you have a dead coilpack. Replace coilpack (I would just do all 4), problem solved.
If the misfire doesn't follow the coil pack, I'd inspect and/or replace the plugs.
If neither of those solve the problem, I'd consider the cam/crank position sensors. But failures of those almost always result in no-start or long cranking scenarios, not misfires...
dalmation53
12-16-2013, 12:25 PM
pull codes. Make note of the cylinder misfiring. Swap one coil pack from the misfiring cylinder to a non misfiring cylinder. If the misfire follows the coilpack, you have a dead coilpack. Replace coilpack (i would just do all 4), problem solved.
If the misfire doesn't follow the coil pack, i'd inspect and/or replace the plugs.
If neither of those solve the problem, i'd consider the cam/crank position sensors. But failures of those almost always result in no-start or long cranking scenarios, not misfires...
you sir said everything i was going to say..
yeoj112689
12-16-2013, 01:34 PM
you sir said everything i was going to say..
+1
drumnjuny
12-16-2013, 01:47 PM
pull codes. oh wait that was said.
point is, if you pull the codes it will tell you what is wrong. then you don't have to randomly guess at the problem. (that's what they're for! use em when you got em!)
Dregalia91
12-16-2013, 03:05 PM
He plugged it up and said the first code was the cam shaft position sensor. Thought it was weird that he didn't say he would replace coil packs
Pull codes. Make note of the cylinder misfiring. Swap one coil pack from the misfiring cylinder to a non misfiring cylinder. If the misfire follows the coilpack, you have a dead coilpack. Replace coilpack (I would just do all 4), problem solved.
If the misfire doesn't follow the coil pack, I'd inspect and/or replace the plugs.
If neither of those solve the problem, I'd consider the cam/crank position sensors. But failures of those almost always result in no-start or long cranking scenarios, not misfires...
This guy doesn't know how to mechanic.
First step to getting your car back on the road is switching battery terminals, it hyper charges the electric system. Step 2 is drilling some holes in the intake tract, 3/4 to an inch will work, anything big enough for your finger to fit in, now feel around, make sure nothing pokey or slimey is in there, if it is, take a sawzaw and cut the tune, clean it and jbweld it back in place. I find that wine corks work well to plug the holes you drilled.
Step 3 is making sure you have gasoline. Disconnect the gasoline main line that goes on top of the manifold. Put it close to your face while your friend primes the pump, this way you can hear the gasoline moving through the line.
Step 4 is making sure the oil is good, sometimes oil just gets dirty, remove the drain plug, and insert a water hose into the oil fill hole at the top f the engine. Turn the engine on and the water hose, this will help run water through the engine to clean out the gunk.
Step 5 is watch that car purr like a mountain lion and kick back with a brewski. You're an official mechanic now!
Charles.waite
12-16-2013, 04:39 PM
This guy doesn't know how to mechanic.
First step to getting your car back on the road is switching battery terminals, it hyper charges the electric system. Step 2 is drilling some holes in the intake tract, 3/4 to an inch will work, anything big enough for your finger to fit in, now feel around, make sure nothing pokey or slimey is in there, if it is, take a sawzaw and cut the tune, clean it and jbweld it back in place. I find that wine corks work well to plug the holes you drilled.
Step 3 is making sure you have gasoline. Disconnect the gasoline main line that goes on top of the manifold. Put it close to your face while your friend primes the pump, this way you can hear the gasoline moving through the line.
Step 4 is making sure the oil is good, sometimes oil just gets dirty, remove the drain plug, and insert a water hose into the oil fill hole at the top f the engine. Turn the engine on and the water hose, this will help run water through the engine to clean out the gunk.
Step 5 is watch that car purr like a mountain lion and kick back with a brewski. You're an official mechanic now!
Samsonite? I was way off!
80sGuy
12-16-2013, 06:16 PM
Was driving on the interstate when out of nowhere I lost all power followed with a violent shaking. The the check engine light popped up. I let off the gas and coasted to a stop. When the car came to rest the engine elder was very rough and was shaking the whole car. Towed it up to a shop and they said it was the camshaft position sensor. When I got home I did some research on here and I think it's more of a coil pack issue because the car still starts up fine but just random misfires. Oil level is normal for reference. Think I should have them replace coil packs as well?
2006 a4 2.0t Quattro tip tropic 96,000 milesWhen I tested the PCV and lift opened the oil dipstick while idling my car shakes like a mofo.
kaz02a4
12-16-2013, 06:48 PM
This guy doesn't know how to mechanic.
First step to getting your car back on the road is switching battery terminals, it hyper charges the electric system. Step 2 is drilling some holes in the intake tract, 3/4 to an inch will work, anything big enough for your finger to fit in, now feel around, make sure nothing pokey or slimey is in there, if it is, take a sawzaw and cut the tune, clean it and jbweld it back in place. I find that wine corks work well to plug the holes you drilled.
Step 3 is making sure you have gasoline. Disconnect the gasoline main line that goes on top of the manifold. Put it close to your face while your friend primes the pump, this way you can hear the gasoline moving through the line.
Step 4 is making sure the oil is good, sometimes oil just gets dirty, remove the drain plug, and insert a water hose into the oil fill hole at the top f the engine. Turn the engine on and the water hose, this will help run water through the engine to clean out the gunk.
Step 5 is watch that car purr like a mountain lion and kick back with a brewski. You're an official mechanic now!
Sig-able. +1 internet brew for you Martin.
Samsonite? I was way off!
Samsonite? the suitcase designer?