nikkimoore

is this serious

georgeb944

The Dreaded Check Engine Light aka MIL

Could be serious, or simple... you need to have it diagnosed properly.

nikkimoore

Thanks so much for that George, problem is, its a car I really want to buy, its a different league to all the others I have seen including BMW and VW but it has this flipping light on and its a case of I;m either all in or all out!! Its a trader who will only accept cash or bank transfer so I wouldnt have any card protection, its a 2007 Avant and literally I have checked absolutely everything else on the car and driven it and it is frustratingly perfect!! He is only asking £2000 for it - on balance do you think i should walk away? Thanks,Nikki

georgeb944

It is your money, not mine, so my opinion means nothing. Nice Audi's are like buses, if you miss this one, there will be another one along in ten minutes.

nikkimoore

Funny you should say that, Ive just found one!!!!

Thanks again, take care x

katzjamr

I think if this was an easy fix he would have taken care of it already, with the exception of the light coming on because the fuel filler cap was not put back on correctly.

Harleyguy

Leaking seal on fuel filler cap, cap not tightened, rotted/ leaking vacuum lines, secondary air pump, etc. Lots of reasons. If you are dead set on an Audi find an experienced mechanic (translation: one that knows Audi's) to check out the car before you pay out money. If the seller will not accommodate this request, it might be possible to pay a mechanic for his time to go visit the seller. This will cost a little up front but could potentially save a few thousand down the road. Your money, just my opinion.