Transmission problems
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Transmission problems
Hi every one i just thought you should know some important info...
I have a 1999 Audi A8 with about 70000 miles on it and the transmission was having some of the same problems you were all talking about. I took it to Audi and they told me that if the problems persist to take it to a local trans shop. I waited a little while and ended taking it to Ammco. By then they said I needed a rebuild costing me about $5000 and said it was due to the fluid not being changed. They let me take pictures and such because it was really bad. I tried to contact Audi because it is supposed to be a lifetime fluid. They told me there wasn't enough complaints to them and that they would not take any action in the matter. The best thing I can tell you is to get the fluid changed every 30000 like every other car. That should really take care of most of the hard shifting. Audi wanted to charge about 500 bucks to change the fluid, even though they didn't recommend it. I just need some feedback on the matter because I want audi to pay for at least some of the cost because the trans should not go bad because of the pump getting clogged with debris.
I have a 1999 Audi A8 with about 70000 miles on it and the transmission was having some of the same problems you were all talking about. I took it to Audi and they told me that if the problems persist to take it to a local trans shop. I waited a little while and ended taking it to Ammco. By then they said I needed a rebuild costing me about $5000 and said it was due to the fluid not being changed. They let me take pictures and such because it was really bad. I tried to contact Audi because it is supposed to be a lifetime fluid. They told me there wasn't enough complaints to them and that they would not take any action in the matter. The best thing I can tell you is to get the fluid changed every 30000 like every other car. That should really take care of most of the hard shifting. Audi wanted to charge about 500 bucks to change the fluid, even though they didn't recommend it. I just need some feedback on the matter because I want audi to pay for at least some of the cost because the trans should not go bad because of the pump getting clogged with debris.
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Re: Transmission problems
I have been breaking my head with the same issues for 2 years (98 A8). I took it to three dealers in Cleveland, OH. After much testing, concluded that they can't help if there are no codes in the system (no codes except for standard brake circuit malfunction.), of coure, paid diagnostic charges everytime. Yesterday I approached 1800foraudi. They are going to see what they can do to assist in terms of information for a fix. Last year, I had a rebuilt tranny put in by Atlas Transmissions ($2500), Cleveland. Tranny runs good but same hunting and thumping issues. Learned from a recent posting on this board that tourque converter replacement/rebuilding solved the issue on one A8. BTW, Aamco in Cleveland quoted $2500 for tranny rebuild.
Sounds like we all should approach Audi of America/Germany and demand solution both technically and monetarily.
Sounds like we all should approach Audi of America/Germany and demand solution both technically and monetarily.
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