RPM hesitation at constant throttle
05-09-2012, 03:26 PM
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Probably not if he changes the fluid in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines, I.e. 50k miles
05-10-2012, 04:15 AM
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I did go to an '08 which now has 64k. The '08 uses the new blue fluid and new TCM software from new. Not sure if that makes a difference. And this problem does not affect everyone.
I hear a lot of people on this forum recommending fluid changes to prolong the life of the tranny and I am considering that but I am a little gun shy. I had a 2003 Hone Pilot who's tranny started acting up at around 70k miles right after a transmission fluid change. And I had a 1993 Audi 100 with auto that I ran for 130k with no transmission service. In the old days when tranny's had dipsticks you could pull it out and smell the fluid. If it smelled burnt you changed it. If it looked clear and smelled fine then you did not touch it.
I hear a lot of people on this forum recommending fluid changes to prolong the life of the tranny and I am considering that but I am a little gun shy. I had a 2003 Hone Pilot who's tranny started acting up at around 70k miles right after a transmission fluid change. And I had a 1993 Audi 100 with auto that I ran for 130k with no transmission service. In the old days when tranny's had dipsticks you could pull it out and smell the fluid. If it smelled burnt you changed it. If it looked clear and smelled fine then you did not touch it.
05-10-2012, 08:13 AM
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I did go to an '08 which now has 64k. The '08 uses the new blue fluid and new TCM software from new. Not sure if that makes a difference. And this problem does not affect everyone.
I hear a lot of people on this forum recommending fluid changes to prolong the life of the tranny and I am considering that but I am a little gun shy. I had a 2003 Hone Pilot who's tranny started acting up at around 70k miles right after a transmission fluid change. And I had a 1993 Audi 100 with auto that I ran for 130k with no transmission service. In the old days when tranny's had dipsticks you could pull it out and smell the fluid. If it smelled burnt you changed it. If it looked clear and smelled fine then you did not touch it.
I hear a lot of people on this forum recommending fluid changes to prolong the life of the tranny and I am considering that but I am a little gun shy. I had a 2003 Hone Pilot who's tranny started acting up at around 70k miles right after a transmission fluid change. And I had a 1993 Audi 100 with auto that I ran for 130k with no transmission service. In the old days when tranny's had dipsticks you could pull it out and smell the fluid. If it smelled burnt you changed it. If it looked clear and smelled fine then you did not touch it.
05-14-2012, 07:57 PM
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My guy thinks it may be the air flow meter based on the codes he found with VAG-COM. I'm highly skeptical. I think it's the TC based on what I've read on here, BUT he knows much more about cars than I do. I guess we'll see.
Now I've got an itch to upgrade . . . great.
Now I've got an itch to upgrade . . . great.
05-15-2012, 07:53 PM
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My guy thinks it may be the air flow meter based on the codes he found with VAG-COM. I'm highly skeptical. I think it's the TC based on what I've read on here, BUT he knows much more about cars than I do. I guess we'll see.
Now I've got an itch to upgrade . . . great.
Now I've got an itch to upgrade . . . great.
05-22-2012, 06:13 AM
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He changed a sensor that he was calling an "air flow meter," but I'll have to ask him what the actual part was. He's a friend of mine and I know I can trust him 100%. Really.
Anyway, the car has not been fixed. He recommended to have Audi take a look at it for a second opinion before we just change the TC. The car will be going in later this week to Audi. It's frustrating that the nearest dealer is over an hour away.
05-24-2012, 02:49 PM
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Talked to the service rep. They think it's just the throttle body. The service rep said the tech says it's greatly improved, and that with a little more driving it should improve further. I'm skeptical, but cautiously hoping they're right. I'm going to go pick the car up tonight, so we'll see.
05-28-2012, 05:22 AM
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Talked to the service rep. They think it's just the throttle body. The service rep said the tech says it's greatly improved, and that with a little more driving it should improve further. I'm skeptical, but cautiously hoping they're right. I'm going to go pick the car up tonight, so we'll see.