What Went Wrong With Your B6 Today?..

**imnuts** · 06-26-2013 03:03 PM

My AC decided to turn itself off half way to work. Second time the AC has turned itself off on me, but I can't figure out why. Hoping it's from having just a little to much refrigerant in the system.

**MurkyRivers_A4** · 06-26-2013 03:05 PM

^ Mine did the same thing today. Then it worked perfectly for the second half of the trip.....

**old guy** · 06-26-2013 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by imnuts

My AC decided to turn itself off half way to work. Second time the AC has turned itself off on me, but I can't figure out why. Hoping it's from having just a little to much refrigerant in the system.

That's pretty easy to check if you have a 0-150 psi low pressure charge gauge. Use this chart to determine if your static pressure is excessively high. It's best to check it first thing in the morning when all the temperatures under the hood have equalized with the ambient temperature. Clicky click

**imnuts** · 06-26-2013 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by old guy

That's pretty easy to check if you have a 0-150 psi low pressure charge gauge. Use this chart to determine if your static pressure is excessively high. It's best to check it first thing in the morning when all the temperatures under the hood have equalized with the ambient temperature. Clicky click

Thanks. I'll check it out tomorrow morning before I go anywhere

**ritchio** · 06-26-2013 05:55 PM

my esp warning light came on

**milan2k13** · 06-26-2013 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by imnuts

My AC decided to turn itself off half way to work. Second time the AC has turned itself off on me, but I can't figure out why. Hoping it's from having just a little to much refrigerant in the system.

Originally Posted by MurkyRivers_A4

^ Mine did the same thing today. Then it worked perfectly for the second half of the trip.....

Happens to me sometimes too..

**ggcrash** · 06-26-2013 06:04 PM

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**milan2k13** · 06-26-2013 06:13 PM

^ dude wtf, how did you manage to snap that...

**customa4** · 06-26-2013 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by ggcrash

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Wow, that tire looks meaty too. That sucks.

**Dubsport Inc** · 06-26-2013 06:26 PM

After 16 years a VW/AUDI tech I have never seen that^^^... you are very lucky you did not loose control...

**ggcrash** · 06-26-2013 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dubsport Inc

After 16 years a VW/AUDI tech I have never seen that^^^... you are very lucky you did not loose control...

Was in a mall parking lot, just off a speed bump, car was only going less than 5mph...you are correct, just call me "Lucky Charm"

Both straight lower control arms were toast, right one completely snapped, left one was cracked...Go figure, how it happened...

**Dubsport Inc** · 06-26-2013 07:42 PM

Buy a lottery ticket quick!

**milan2k13** · 06-26-2013 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by ggcrash

Was in a mall parking lot, just off a speed bump, car was only going less than 5mph...you are correct, just call me "Lucky Charm"

Both straight lower control arms were toast, right one completely snapped, left one was cracked...Go figure, how it happened...

Have you ever changed them or messed with them your self? or are they oem factory ones still?

**Staz** · 06-26-2013 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by MNAudi101

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why did you have to know? think something was up?

few weeks ago we had a big storm here in ny .. went to put my car in reverse and nothing was happening .. would go into limp mode trying to get it into D .. scanned it and came up with po706 - transmission range sensor ?? PRNSD would flicker a little and wouldnt engage in any gear . when it was in drive it would show N on the dash - so drove it home fine for some reason it didnt give me a problem .. but i havent driven the car in 3 weeks because its smoking oil because of a shitty valve job from the shop that built my motor .. owner refuses to answer my calls or texts so that he can fix the problem .. havent had the car back for even a year and its given me a million problems because he did a mediocre job .. so i started it up last night just to sit in it and was like let me see if its still in limp mode - when i 1 clicked the key and put it in tip it said 4 so i thought it was still in limp but u just confirmed thats normal so :) for that problem but :( for not having a functional car :(

**Tkemp** · 06-26-2013 10:26 PM

Installed S4 mounts and I think I fucked up a power steering line... it never stops does it?

**MurkyRivers_A4** · 06-26-2013 10:50 PM

^ no it doesn't. My car was running fine with no leaks. Swapped mounts and broke the heater core return and now having a mystery leak from the rear coolant flange.

**ggcrash** · 06-27-2013 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by milan2k13

Have you ever changed them or messed with them your self? or are they oem factory ones still?

They were not OEM, they were Febi brand control arms, about 60K on them...car has 215K on it. Go figure??? FCP, here I come...

**imnuts** · 06-27-2013 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by old guy

That's pretty easy to check if you have a 0-150 psi low pressure charge gauge. Use this chart to determine if your static pressure is excessively high. It's best to check it first thing in the morning when all the temperatures under the hood have equalized with the ambient temperature. Clicky click

Based on the chart and calculator, I should have been at 95-105 psi when I checked this morning, it looked to be more like 120-130 psi when I checked it. However, after running the AC for a little bit after driving around, I put it back on LO and max fan, checked the pressure while running and it was below the recommended pressure. Reading a little more about static pressure, low side and high side pressure, I think I'll just go to a shop and get it evacuated and recharged properly if I continue to have problems.

**Joey0918** · 07-01-2013 03:43 PM

A/C Leak... Fun times. Seems to always go out at the most inconvenient times(120+ Temps)

Econ Mode

**EURO_DOLL** · 07-04-2013 08:55 AM

Inner axle joint let go or center drive shaft bearing committed suicide

She's getting her first piggy back ride tomorrow

**elewsader** · 07-04-2013 09:04 AM

Piggy bank..

for a Piggy back..

**EURO_DOLL** · 07-04-2013 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by elewsader

Piggy bank..

for a Piggy back..

Lolol

**brandn3w** · 07-04-2013 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by b6Hate4

CEL must be broken.

Lol...

**SlickFix** · 08-03-2013 07:00 PM

Less than two months after installing Eibachs and FSD's, I discovered today that both inner and one of the outer CV boots are ripped. I'll be ordering a complete set of boots for both sides.

**tofast2belast** · 08-06-2013 04:00 AM

i found out my misfire on cold start is due to coolant leaking in cylinder 2 :-/

**MNAudi101** · 08-06-2013 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by SlickFix

Less than two months after installing Eibachs and FSD's, I discovered today that both inner and one of the outer CV boots are ripped. I'll be ordering a complete set of boots for both sides.

cheaper and less work to just get new axels, plus the install is simple

edit: I dont really mean cheaper but it comes out to nearly the same price when you get done ordering boots, shipping, grease, and everything

**freeloader700** · 08-06-2013 06:49 AM

Okay so this has been very annoying. Driver front turn signal wasn't working. The bulb was intact. Parking lights worked no problem. After swapping in a new bulb the same issue is present. After that I swapped the bulb carrier from driver to passenger, passenger to driver. That fixed the issue.....for a few days. Now it sporadically works. For the most part the turn signal does not work while the parking light does.

Also my door ajar /low fuel, etc. bell is no longer sounding. Any clues on either of these issues?

**SlickFix** · 08-07-2013 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by freeloader700

Also my door ajar /low fuel, etc. bell is no longer sounding. Any clues on either of these issues?

This just happened on Wifey's Avant, too. From the searching I've done, it appears that the speaker located in the console has died...or rather, the connection to it. I was concerned after Wifey left her lights on twice within a month long period after if happened, but now it's actually quite nice to not have the car dinging all the time.

**SlickFix** · 08-07-2013 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by MNAudi101

cheaper and less work to just get new axels, plus the install is simple

edit: I dont really mean cheaper but it comes out to nearly the same price when you get done ordering boots, shipping, grease, and everything

Well, I did contemplate just installing new axles. But after doing some reading on this in other threads, it seems that the Audi OEM axles are the best, and if you can save the CV joints from dying, they'll last a long time. So I'll try this first and see how it goes. Parts cost for all 4 front boots was a shade over $100 from Blauparts, and another $40 for the Schwaben long reach triple square socket kit from ECS.

**customa4** · 08-07-2013 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by SlickFix

Well, I did contemplate just installing new axles. But after doing some reading on this in other threads, it seems that the Audi OEM axles are the best, and if you can save the CV joints from dying, they'll last a long time. So I'll try this first and see how it goes. Parts cost for all 4 front boots was a shade over $100 from Blauparts, and another $40 for the Schwaben long reach triple square socket kit from ECS.

I agree with your decision, just try and save the OEM as they are much more durable then aftermarket. It is a lot easier to just buy aftermarket axles and throw them on but I found out the hard way that it was a waste of time and money after a few axle changes. I believe being lowered puts much more stress on the axles and if you plan on staying lowered just stick to OEM. I'm sure others have had success with aftermarket but I for sure wasn't one of them.

**freeloader700** · 08-07-2013 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by SlickFix

This just happened on Wifey's Avant, too. From the searching I've done, it appears that the speaker located in the console has died...or rather, the connection to it. I was concerned after Wifey left her lights on twice within a month long period after if happened, but now it's actually quite nice to not have the car dinging all the time.

Yeah it has its pros having it out as well as the cons. I just wondering if it is related to the turn signal issue. Any idea on that?

**SlickFix** · 08-07-2013 07:36 AM

It sounds to me like your issues are two different issues. I would probably try a new bulb carrier, unless it's ridiculously expensive.

**audinate** · 08-07-2013 07:44 AM

the other night, turned on the car put the AC on then reversed out of the driveway, then put on my headlights.. and the AC stopped.. WTF?? man audi... never going to own an audi again.

i wonder if my car thought... ohhh Mr. Driver turned on the lights.. oh its night time.. it must be cold outside. lets turn off the ac to help him out.

**freeloader700** · 08-07-2013 07:47 AM

I think they are about $35. The one thing the held me back from buy one is that the issue didn't follow the carrier when I swapped sides with them as well as bulbs

**94jedi** · 08-07-2013 07:56 AM

Geez, I'm going to look at a USP B6 this weekend...maybe I should stay out of this thread lololollo

**LordO** · 08-07-2013 08:35 AM

Bushing died in the rear end somewhere, so much clunking it is crazy.

**customa4** · 08-07-2013 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by 94jedi

Geez, I'm going to look at a USP B6 this weekend...maybe I should stay out of this thread lololollo

Well the problem with looking at this thread is you're only going to hear about what went wrong. There's no thread about what went right with your B6 today, maybe we should make one of those to get a positive outlook on our cars. There is lots of things that don't go wrong but we generally don't talk about them.

**bagged00** · 08-07-2013 09:05 AM

got a coolant leak and an oil leak. narrowed the coolant leak down to the coolant flange which makes me think the oil is gonna be the cam chain tensioner. got the coolant flange and a new hose on order need to order the CCT stuff.