I just want an Audi without problems

[jacobsen]

The CD player has consumed all 6 discs and assumes there is no disc in itself and won't play any of the discs. Suppose I can replace it with the new Bluetooth Nav? I believe it says error 2 or 3 i can't remember.

My oil level sensor is leaking oil, I've tried 3 times to seal it up but each time it leaks. The leak is in fact coming from the oil level sensor and nowhere else. I tried putting RTV on the oil pan and the sensor gasket to try and create a more robust seal.

The air conditioning compressor has begun to leak oil. Halfway through a 6000 Mile Road Trip I took the shield off and noticed it. It appears to be leaking from the pulley shaft seal.

I just installed a brand new 034 Motorsport Street density control arms and the front passenger side lower, not the one that connects the shock or the sway bar link. It's the one by itself. It seems to have play on the inner end rather than the outer ball end which is weird... I attempted to tighten it but it wouldn't tighten. I can feel it in the steering when I go over bumps at low speed. https://youtu.be/jX7cT0kJ8y0

There is a high pitched chirping rattle when I go over bumps on the front driver side. https://youtu.be/biDTZOyIo9s


At idle speed there is a slight vibratory honking sound coming from what seems to be the driver front. Without the brakes applied it will randomly make this sound as you idle in first gear, the sound will sometimes track with the rotation of the wheels and other times just randomly make the sound in gear or out over bumps. The sound will occur any time you touch the brake pedal whether you're moving or not. It will also happen if you turn the wheel to the left quickly. The noise is still noticeable at speed but is less so because of total noise happening. Interestingly when wet it's rare. https://youtu.be/be6fq6RNgCo
https://youtu.be/gkAONOz5inQ


I also have intermittent low boost accompanied by knock sensor. I wonder if that's due to being in the 93 octane tune with the shyt 91 octane that you get outside of Metro areas here in the US.

I've gotten this far with the help of audizine and all the DIYs on the net. I've also got a lot of personal insights from having to work on every aspect of this car. It appears that the old adage has only been proven correct. German cars are a lot of work. Particularly if you wish to keep all the functions they have working properly. They're not a point-and-shoot design. Hopefully this is the last round of fixes I'll need to do.

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[Moncion]

Girlfriends torrent did the same squeaking noise from time to time, she ended up with a new ball joints. Sounds like your front end is worn out, how many km?

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[jacobsen]

Girlfriends torrent did the same squeaking noise from time to time, she ended up with a new ball joints. Sounds like your front end is worn out, how many km?

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Everything is 6000 miles old. The brake pads, calipers, lines, rbf 660, were put on at about 135000 miles. The wheel bearings, control arms, sway bar links Karma springs and shocks were put on right before the trip. I also power bled the brakes and clutch before the trip. Everything seemed flawless the first three days around town before the trip.

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[EuroxS4]

if you want an audi without problems get a toyota.German cars are all heavy on maintnance.

[tHatOne guY]

Sounds like tall order but I'm sure it can be done... eventually. I got a USP a year and some ago and still working out the little bugs, sticking brake caliper, vibrations, interior creaks, headliner sags... I did all the easy stuff first though like the clutch, engine pull, refresh PCV and all the maintenance.

The new Camrys are nice though.

You'll get it sooner or later. Stay

[gilber33]

if you want an audi without problems get a toyota.German cars are all heavy on maintnance.

IMO, every car has their set of issues. It just depends which ones you can deal with. Even Toyotas have their fair share of problems. Like the interior is made entirely of plastic, they look gross, the doors sound like tin cans, and they have no souls.

[jacobsen]

I'm a believer in German cars having souls. Asian cars stopped having souls in 1993. Rip supra.

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[diagnosticator]

It is a lot easier to keep an Audi from having problems if you start out with a new one.

[ADCS]

After almost 9 years of having my B6 all that has 'gone wrong' was the fuel pump (while under warranty still). You are doing it wrong.

[jacobsen]

It is a lot easier to keep an Audi from having problems if you start out with a new one.

Though I have the money for it I'm too cheap for it. The only Audi I'm really truly interested in at this point is a manual, quattro TDI convertible or just a sedan haha. That sounds like even more work.

After almost 9 years of having my B6 all that has 'gone wrong' was the fuel pump (while under warranty still). You are doing it wrong.

I got the fuel pump warranty too. My APR stage 2 setup has taken some fiddling to get right, control arms, front wheel bearings, rear differential seal leak, clutch, coolant stuff, all their normal Audi issues. I love it but it's work.


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[diagnosticator]

Pay cash up front and keep it long enough to withstand the depreciation, in total a lot less costly than financing, that works for me. My Audi has a soul too. It's just something you can sense that few other cars have.

[jonan]

IMO, every car has their set of issues. It just depends which ones you can deal with. Even Toyotas have their fair share of problems. Like the interior is made entirely of plastic, they look gross, the doors sound like tin cans, and they have no souls.

half the taxis in NYC are toyotas now...i always get car sick when i'm in the back of a toyota...

[5ktq]

They definitely have souls. My german cars are always getting jealous of each other and breaking down to spite me for driving the other ones.

[diagnosticator]

half the taxis in NYC are toyotas now...i always get car sick when i'm in the back of a toyota...

Toyota cars definitively establish the automotive class of generic Transportation Appliances.

[K04-B6]

I have the same little chirping noise as you described while going over bumps. I might be wrong but I do believe that mine is coming from the fender. I think it's the reservoir that sits in the fender that's causing the noise.

[Kevin C]

I have the same little chirping noise as you described while going over bumps. I might be wrong but I do believe that mine is coming from the fender. I think it's the reservoir that sits in the fender that's causing the noise.

Chirping car anonymous... I have the same chirp on my A4. For that matter my B5 passat also had it before and after complete suspension rebuilds. On both cars, the only part I didn't replace was the strut. On the B5, I had more issues when it was new. MAF, and a couple of recalls. Suspension refresh at 60,000 and the radio went out. For 14 years of ownership its was a pretty decent car. So far, no real complaints on the A4. Suspension needed to be done, and my stereo was getting flakey. For a 14 year old car with 140,000 miles, there is a lot that's gone right.

The motor is still tight and it looks and drives very well.

I still want to find that chirping noise...

[EuroxS4]

I'm not a big fan of Asian cars period.Always owned and drove Vw or audi my current b6 avant has over 316k documented miles on it.Still running.Granted it needs a turbo but still on the road.Of course all the typical problems have been addressed.


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[hightime80]

I m not a fan of asian cars, but asian women is a different story...haha👍