Like a Christmas Tree
#3
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Just throw the car out
Sucks to see this happen. I would love to know what the dealers response is for all those malfunctions happening at the same time. Whether dependent or independent of one another.
#4
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That has got to be a computer diagnostic or central processing malfunction. There's no way that many systems have actual individal problems suddenly at the same time. This leads me to also believe there must be similar software/computer issues for those feeling they have delayed throttle response, since the majority of folks are not experiencing that particular issue.
Best wishes getting all that resolved, hopefully they can nail down the culprit and finally give you the car in its full glory.
Best wishes getting all that resolved, hopefully they can nail down the culprit and finally give you the car in its full glory.
#6
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Truly an unfortunate event, but I must admit my smirk with the timely Sammy Hagar song that displays on your 80’s channel at the end.
Please keep us posted on the root cause.
Please keep us posted on the root cause.
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#8
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Don't worry too much yet. A lot of times even one error code can trigger the Christmas Tree of lights. My guess is your dealer will be able to track that down pretty quickly. Best case scenario is it is software related and that can be updated right away. Worse case scenario is that it is a failed part that is on back order. However, the reality is probably in between and it will require a part they either have in stock or can get in a day or two.
#9
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Yes, I can't drive 55. How true. I have a ticket portfolio to prove it
The cause seems to be a faulty ABS controller. What the movie doesn't show is that I found the car to be completely flat one morning, and then put it on a battery charger to even get it powered up. Apparently the controller has been eating up all my juices, too.
The bad news is that the nearest one is somewhere in the proximity of Ingolstadt, so it will take about two weeks to get installed. In the meantime I'm enjoying a completely stripped A4, which ironically has virtually no throttle lag in D, so it's a much better commuter car, even though it does sound pretty awful. It's really remarkable how much nicer this car is to drive in D. Kinda like you'd expect a car this decade...
I pointed out the Top View bug and was told that it's a known problem and that a fix is coming. I haven't been told anything about B&O trim being ripped out, but I'm sure I'll find it missing in a couple of weeks
The cause seems to be a faulty ABS controller. What the movie doesn't show is that I found the car to be completely flat one morning, and then put it on a battery charger to even get it powered up. Apparently the controller has been eating up all my juices, too.
The bad news is that the nearest one is somewhere in the proximity of Ingolstadt, so it will take about two weeks to get installed. In the meantime I'm enjoying a completely stripped A4, which ironically has virtually no throttle lag in D, so it's a much better commuter car, even though it does sound pretty awful. It's really remarkable how much nicer this car is to drive in D. Kinda like you'd expect a car this decade...
I pointed out the Top View bug and was told that it's a known problem and that a fix is coming. I haven't been told anything about B&O trim being ripped out, but I'm sure I'll find it missing in a couple of weeks
#10
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Hopefully this will improve other aspects of the car for Stanj which have been driving him nuts. Although the S4 will never be as "pleasant" (a very relative term in this case) as an A4 in D mode, the S4 is trying too hard to reduce emissions in D mode, which really stands for Drive_cycle_test mode.
Stanj, you must surely be an Australian abroad with that number plate.