Diverter Valve - Audi has dropped the ball
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Diverter Valve - Audi has dropped the ball
I just got off the phone with Audi Client Relations (1-800-822-2834) about the faulty diverter valve. (see lot's of other posts..search on "valve" or "honk"!) I just had mine replaced, and got the same problem again within 10 miles of the dealership!
Basically I was told Audi is not persuing replacing this part. I pointed out the tech bulliten too.
All I was after was a letter from Audi saying that putting in a Forge or Bailey valve will not void my warranty. They stated that could NOT happen.
To me this is shameful, we need to get on Audi and let them know this is rotten! Even if you have replaced yours already, please give them a call and let them know yours was a problem. I'm beginning to wonder if Audi thinks this is a non-issue because many people have just replaced it without informing Audi it was an issue.
Geeze, you pay for a new car, and it drives like crap unless you mess with it. And the manufacturer KNOWS there's a problem. That's just plain wrong.
...now where's that Forge info...<ul><li><a href="http://tech.vw.com/audipdf/a210001.pdf">Latest Tech bulletin, but 180hp only?</a></li></ul>
Basically I was told Audi is not persuing replacing this part. I pointed out the tech bulliten too.
All I was after was a letter from Audi saying that putting in a Forge or Bailey valve will not void my warranty. They stated that could NOT happen.
To me this is shameful, we need to get on Audi and let them know this is rotten! Even if you have replaced yours already, please give them a call and let them know yours was a problem. I'm beginning to wonder if Audi thinks this is a non-issue because many people have just replaced it without informing Audi it was an issue.
Geeze, you pay for a new car, and it drives like crap unless you mess with it. And the manufacturer KNOWS there's a problem. That's just plain wrong.
...now where's that Forge info...<ul><li><a href="http://tech.vw.com/audipdf/a210001.pdf">Latest Tech bulletin, but 180hp only?</a></li></ul>
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I think someone posted here previously they got Audi to pay for a Bailey...
...might want to figure who that was.
I'm very happy with my Forge valves on my S4. My OEM valves were wasted. I think getting a piston-type valve is better than a diaphragm valve. I know someone who had a diaphragm Bailey that failed.
I'm very happy with my Forge valves on my S4. My OEM valves were wasted. I think getting a piston-type valve is better than a diaphragm valve. I know someone who had a diaphragm Bailey that failed.
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Did they really replace it?
Q: what version did you get this time? (rev "N" is latest.)
Given that the usual failure pattern doesn't seem to occur before 5-10K miles, an immediate failure seems odd, unless either (a) they didn't replace it at all, or (b) you ended up with a really-defective replacement, (c) DV is OK but they installed it incorrectly, or (d) your problem is due to something other than the DV (possible? or are you sure?).
Just considering possibilities...
Given that the usual failure pattern doesn't seem to occur before 5-10K miles, an immediate failure seems odd, unless either (a) they didn't replace it at all, or (b) you ended up with a really-defective replacement, (c) DV is OK but they installed it incorrectly, or (d) your problem is due to something other than the DV (possible? or are you sure?).
Just considering possibilities...
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Diverter Valve Class Action
We have enough people here and probably even a lawyer who is a TT fanatic. Why not commence with a class action suit or at the very least 'threaten' a CA to get AOA to correct their stance on this issue?
When a DV is replaced and the problem pops up again within 10 miles of the dealership that's pretty lame. If AOA still insists that the superior aftermarket DVs are potential warranty busters, when faulty factory DVs can blow turbos or potentially stop a car in its tracks, then they need a major wake-up call.
Michael in Laguna
When a DV is replaced and the problem pops up again within 10 miles of the dealership that's pretty lame. If AOA still insists that the superior aftermarket DVs are potential warranty busters, when faulty factory DVs can blow turbos or potentially stop a car in its tracks, then they need a major wake-up call.
Michael in Laguna
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"N" valve is latest and greatest, and not all people have problems...
I never had a problem with my "G" valve in 5000+ miles but had the dealer swap out the DV anyway. I've now but over 1000 trouble/honk-free miles on my "N" valve...
If you really feel it drives like crap, either get an aftermarket valve and risk your warranty or <b>sell the damn car</b> and get something you enjoy driving...
If you really feel it drives like crap, either get an aftermarket valve and risk your warranty or <b>sell the damn car</b> and get something you enjoy driving...
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Yet... ?
Don't get me wrong, I hope "N" works for you (since I'm sure my pre-"N" DV will need replacing one of these days :-)
But since most failures seem to occur after several thousand miles, I would claim that it's still early to say whether your "N" is any better than "O" and its friends. (After all, your previous DV was probably OK at 1000 miles too, right?)
Time (and miles) will tell, though, so keep us all posted!
But since most failures seem to occur after several thousand miles, I would claim that it's still early to say whether your "N" is any better than "O" and its friends. (After all, your previous DV was probably OK at 1000 miles too, right?)
Time (and miles) will tell, though, so keep us all posted!