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Last week, I was running a few errands. Car was warm when I started it - it sounded like it caught on just a couple cylinders but cleared itself out after maybe one second. I noticed the check engine light on immediately after this happened.
Took it to the dealer ship yesterday - Roger Jobs in Bellingham, WA (can't say enough good about this dealership!). The codes were for a 5 and 6 misfire. They cleared the codes, but the interesting thing was they said that there was an outstanding recall to replace all the coil packs, so they did that.
I may be imagining things, but this thing runs better with the new coils. Seems to start quicker (not that there was anything wrong before) and it sounds better with the S button pressed. Couldn't be happier.
I don't recall seeing anything on here regarding a coil recall, so if your car hasn't had it done, I'd recommend it.
Took it to the dealer ship yesterday - Roger Jobs in Bellingham, WA (can't say enough good about this dealership!). The codes were for a 5 and 6 misfire. They cleared the codes, but the interesting thing was they said that there was an outstanding recall to replace all the coil packs, so they did that.
I may be imagining things, but this thing runs better with the new coils. Seems to start quicker (not that there was anything wrong before) and it sounds better with the S button pressed. Couldn't be happier.
I don't recall seeing anything on here regarding a coil recall, so if your car hasn't had it done, I'd recommend it.
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I got a letter from Audi a few months back. It was a bit confusing because it was a "conditional recall" letter of sorts, stating that the coil packs were a known issue and might be replaced in the future, depending upon symptoms (i think).
You are lucky to get them all replaced, I heard that they're very expensive. Mine will probably die a few weeks after warranty runs out
You are lucky to get them all replaced, I heard that they're very expensive. Mine will probably die a few weeks after warranty runs out
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Here is a thread about the "Voluntary Emissions Service Action 28F2/J1":
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2770175
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2770175
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Thanks!
Here is a thread about the "Voluntary Emissions Service Action 28F2/J1":
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2770175
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2770175
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ditto.
I just had #3 ignition coil replaced at Tacoma's Larson Porsche/Audi, for same reason of CEL + obvious power/torque loss. They wouldn't replace them all since the recall was conditional, as ELEVENS suggested.
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I'm not sure how you would research it, but Roger Jobs told me that the replacement coils have a different part number and that they replaced them all. I would think that if the new ones have a different spec, they would be required to match them all.
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