alextimmons

After reading this, the procedure sounds really easy. Doesn't seem like much a liability for them screwing up.<ul><li><a href="http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2008/V/RCRIT-08V397-8860.pdf">Audi Dealer Release</a></li></ul>

Kneale Brownson

Interesting to note the mention of Elsa service record system. Does that contain a record of only recall information or does it also have maintenance records? Local dealer claims there is no US national general maintenance records systems for Audi dealers.

diogeniS8

from what i read the cable will not be adjustable. What do you think?

DaveInSaltLake

My shift lever definitely comes out of park with the key out of the ignition....but so does most any manual transmission car except for my old Saabs.

alextimmons

It sounds too easy. You could even (try) to get them to give up the part and let you DIY. Unlikely..

mkurak

There seems to be an interesting case here. According to the following language I ought to get it done just in case I ever sell the vehicle. But as you read further you find out that the first job of the Audi mechanic is to see if the requisite device is already there. This implies that some have it and some don't. So, if I don't know, then I'm off the hook.

"Federal law prohibits any pers n from knowingly selling, or offering for sale, any motor
vehicle that either contains a defect r lated to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with
applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under Chapter 30 I ("Motor Vehicle
Safety") of TiLle 49, United States Code. It is thercfore imperative that you correct any
vehicle in your inventory that is affected by thi recall prior to delivery for sale or lease."

tozoM8

The solenoid is normally pushed out/locked to the shifter. When you step on the brake, you can hear the solenoid pulling out of locked position. If the shifter cable is not adjusted properly the shifter could stay between P and R on N and D not allowing the solenoid to pop into the lock. Ignore the micro switch. The shifter is in D on the picture, but you can see, that the pin has to line up with the hole. If it is not, even when the solenoid drops the pin the spring is not able to push it into the hole so you can move the shifter without stepping on the brake.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/80919/dscn0020.jpg"> there is adjustment for the shifter cable so I don't understand what they want to install. When we rebuild a tranny, we need to remove the shifter cable and the adjuster. When we put back the tranny the cable needs to be hooked up and adjusted properly.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/80919/dscn2147.jpg">

diogeniS8

They want us to buy the different bracket sizes in order to adjust that cable. I think I'll keep it the way it is.

tozoM8

It's a recall so you don't have to pay.

diogeniS8

I mean when we need to adjust the cable we will need the whole set of brackets to see which one fits.