Yiehaaa....finally the car made it through inspection....what a pain in the rear end...
05-25-2006, 11:34 AM
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Yiehaaa....finally the car made it through inspection....what a pain in the rear end...
Even though the Catalytic Converters (LaBree) may have only 2K miles, 1 still managed to fail, not the O2 sensor as suspected, they work just fine within limits as well as everything else.
Based on NJ Law, only 1 monitor can show "not ready" in order to pass inspection.
KMD tuning was so kind to help me out with setting the stage for the Inspection Computer, about 12-14 steps with the VAG to set readiness on the allroad.
It worked like a charm, and here is something I've learned along these lines; everytime we erase an engine code with the VAG, the car must go through a cycle of readiness, which takes time. So don't be as stupid as I was, clearing the codes one day prior to inspection and think the car is ready - nope, doesn't work.
I drove about 250 miles after clearing the DTC and it still wasn't ready, therefore failed the inspection.
If you ever get caught in a situation like this then talk to your Audi Professional, they can get it ready in 30 minutes ;-)
And BTW - this is not cheating because the States' Inspection system would trigger any failing Monitor and show it right on the display.
It is only assurance to be safe attempting to inspect the car and will show what's broken.
Based on NJ Law, only 1 monitor can show "not ready" in order to pass inspection.
KMD tuning was so kind to help me out with setting the stage for the Inspection Computer, about 12-14 steps with the VAG to set readiness on the allroad.
It worked like a charm, and here is something I've learned along these lines; everytime we erase an engine code with the VAG, the car must go through a cycle of readiness, which takes time. So don't be as stupid as I was, clearing the codes one day prior to inspection and think the car is ready - nope, doesn't work.
I drove about 250 miles after clearing the DTC and it still wasn't ready, therefore failed the inspection.
If you ever get caught in a situation like this then talk to your Audi Professional, they can get it ready in 30 minutes ;-)
And BTW - this is not cheating because the States' Inspection system would trigger any failing Monitor and show it right on the display.
It is only assurance to be safe attempting to inspect the car and will show what's broken.
05-25-2006, 02:14 PM
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English is his 2nd language.: )his spelling is better then some 1st language English typers though.
I think his whole problem is that he cleared engine codes before emission test(big NO NO), and possibly that the catalytic converters that came with his downpipes are crap.
05-25-2006, 02:25 PM
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nothing wrong with his english, which is certainly better than any 2nd language for me,
I just had a tough time following the storyline. probably just me. I just found it an appropriate use of the pancake bunny which I hadn't seen in a while.
no offense intended Thomas!
no offense intended Thomas!
05-25-2006, 03:55 PM
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Good. I only have 5 minor complaints. My allroad will stumble like it has a bad coolant temp switch
at around 3000 rpms going up hills under light throttle.
It will send diverter valves into convulsions where they open ,and close repeatedly at around 2200 rpms going up steep hills under light throttle which was really annoying with hyperboost valves, no where near as bad with 710ns because of noise metal valves made.
Something in the programming/clutch combo makes my allroad surge when releasing the clutch in the position where the clutch switch releases. I need to try, and lower the switch release point some. I think most of the problem has to do with AWEs stage 2 clutch releasing so low in the range, hence wanting to lower clutch switch release point.
The intake noise from huge hole cut in back of airbox. I think they cut the hole because of silicone hose used to connect MAF housing to intake y-pipe collaspes. I never seen anyone use an unsupported silicone hose before in the intact tract. I am going to try, and make my own connection between MAF, and y-pipe at some point.
Last thing is the surging/stumbling it does when cold(below freezing), although since I have got in the habit of revving the motor before releasing the clutch from a stop when cold it has taken care of most of that. I haven't had a misfire code in months.
They are all minor problems, but worth mentioning. Gas mileage is almost back to stock levels too with lastest injectors.
It will send diverter valves into convulsions where they open ,and close repeatedly at around 2200 rpms going up steep hills under light throttle which was really annoying with hyperboost valves, no where near as bad with 710ns because of noise metal valves made.
Something in the programming/clutch combo makes my allroad surge when releasing the clutch in the position where the clutch switch releases. I need to try, and lower the switch release point some. I think most of the problem has to do with AWEs stage 2 clutch releasing so low in the range, hence wanting to lower clutch switch release point.
The intake noise from huge hole cut in back of airbox. I think they cut the hole because of silicone hose used to connect MAF housing to intake y-pipe collaspes. I never seen anyone use an unsupported silicone hose before in the intact tract. I am going to try, and make my own connection between MAF, and y-pipe at some point.
Last thing is the surging/stumbling it does when cold(below freezing), although since I have got in the habit of revving the motor before releasing the clutch from a stop when cold it has taken care of most of that. I haven't had a misfire code in months.
They are all minor problems, but worth mentioning. Gas mileage is almost back to stock levels too with lastest injectors.
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05-25-2006, 04:12 PM
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Thanks. Would you advise going with the standard RS4 clutch instead of the AWE?....
Does the car's performance meet your expectations? When are you adding the coilovers? :-).
05-25-2006, 06:42 PM
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I still use my allroad off road so no coilovers for a while yet. : ) I can't really compare RS4
clutch to AWE stage 2 clutch. I am getting used to launching the stage 2 clutch, I had to lower launch rpms. The stage 2 clutch is a little harsh when cold, but has never slipped. I read on S4 board that the guy who went in the 11s with APR stage 3 kit had problems with his AWE stage 2 clutch. When he contacted AWE about it, he was told the company who made the clutch went out of business. AWE locked down the adjuster on the pressure plate with their stage 2 clutch. I don't like the idea that the release point is going to raise as clutch wears. Maybe someone on S4 board that you trust could give you better advice on what kind of clutch to use, the allroad weighs quite a bit more then S4 so it would have a greater chance of slipping a clutch I would think.
Yeah, I have been happy with the performance of car from the 1st day. It will run consistent 13.1/13.2 1/4 mile, and break into the high 12s with the right conditions on 93 octane. So figure it's comparable to a stage 2+ B5S4 running pump gas speed wise, maybe a tick faster, or slower(haven't ran into any to find out yet).
Yeah, I have been happy with the performance of car from the 1st day. It will run consistent 13.1/13.2 1/4 mile, and break into the high 12s with the right conditions on 93 octane. So figure it's comparable to a stage 2+ B5S4 running pump gas speed wise, maybe a tick faster, or slower(haven't ran into any to find out yet).
05-25-2006, 07:45 PM
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After re-reading the post it seems to have a few short cuts that could give people a hard time.
Sorry about that...
Bottom line is, first inspection failed because I cleared the codes w/o confirming readiness (which I had no idea about) and in the process I found the bad guy (2nd. Cat conv) that will need replacement.....but to get to this point was really tough....next post will be in German ;-)
Bottom line is, first inspection failed because I cleared the codes w/o confirming readiness (which I had no idea about) and in the process I found the bad guy (2nd. Cat conv) that will need replacement.....but to get to this point was really tough....next post will be in German ;-)