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Old 03-07-2009, 11:52 AM
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I just got a CEL last night and I gotta say, I'm pretty annoyed. 9200 miles, and this crap....
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Old 03-07-2009, 12:20 PM
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8k and I've had several. No biggie!
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Old 03-07-2009, 12:42 PM
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Default Re: 8k and I've had several. No biggie!
did u go to the dealership, or use a VAG?
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Old 03-07-2009, 01:25 PM
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Default Could be the gas cap or some other issue - you should VAG it just to see
or take it to the dealer
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Default Re: Could be the gas cap or some other issue - you should VAG it just to see
i dont have a VAG, so I am supposed to drop it off Monday
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Old 03-07-2009, 06:28 PM
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Neither, OBD2 code reader (misfire). just cleared the code. All is back to normal.
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All you need is an OBD2 reader.
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Mine also came on yesterday, 6k miles
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Got mine checked out at dealer and they had to some carbon-cleaning to do.
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Old 03-08-2009, 08:50 AM
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Default A lot of the auto parts places will read the codes for you
My suggestion is to get a VAG-COM if you expect to keep buying Audis over the long haul - or find locals who have one (post the question on your local forum)
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