self imposed exile

A couple of days ago the entire electrical system "died" while I was attempting to start the car and thereafter, nothing electrical worked. Car was towed off to nearest dealer and they found that the main junction box for all things electric in the rear suffered from loose connections because the box was not affixed to the car properly. Apparently, whatever the loose wiring set off also shorted the battery. So, I have a new battery and "tight" wiring. Cudo's to Criswell Audi Service (not where I bought the car) for going out of their way to keep me informed, do additional research and fix this VERY quickly. Also, they found that the shipping blocks had never been removed (hmmmm), but took it upon themselves to remove them even though it was not something they will get paid for by AOA under the warranty.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/64111.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/64111.phtml</a</li></ul>

S4gasbord

Good info. Thanks for the followup.

brianja

Can't believe they didn't remove them before delivery!

self imposed exile

Almost 5K

brianja

Ouch. That stinks. At least you get to really enjoy the car now.

Bob W.

if you ever have problems with the suspension, having this documented would be helpful.

Reggie

Congrats - they did a great job in diagnoising this issue - I've seen much worse posted before

daveak05

and i hate to say this, that his electrical problems could return. that sounds strange, the problem and fix. Audi electrical gremlins usually don't just clear up with a fix like that, IMO.

Vijay

What shipping blocks? Where are they? Is this something relatively obvious?

daveak05

a green heavy foam rubber, inserted in shock/strut, which are SUPPOSED to be removed as part of the PDI.

you can easily see them if they are still there, by looking along the shock, towards the top, under the dust cap.