New to Audi, a few semi-noob-like questions.
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New to Audi, a few semi-noob-like questions.
Greetings everyone,
I just recently purchased a 2003 Audi TT Quattro Coupe. It has around 70,000 miles on it so I went ahead and put it in for service at the Audi dealership. I had all the fluids replaced and everything cleaned out and the timing belt. A week later the gas indicator died on me leaving me to believe the car was at half a tank when it was aparently empty. Now it is back in the shop getting a new instrument cluster.
Is there anything that you guys know of that could be a potential costly problem in the future that I should go ahead and check on while it's in there? I'm trying to avoid having to keep taking it back. I've had the car for 3 weeks and it's already been in there 3 times, first time was for the turn signals not working and a strange rattling sound from the A/C. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
I just recently purchased a 2003 Audi TT Quattro Coupe. It has around 70,000 miles on it so I went ahead and put it in for service at the Audi dealership. I had all the fluids replaced and everything cleaned out and the timing belt. A week later the gas indicator died on me leaving me to believe the car was at half a tank when it was aparently empty. Now it is back in the shop getting a new instrument cluster.
Is there anything that you guys know of that could be a potential costly problem in the future that I should go ahead and check on while it's in there? I'm trying to avoid having to keep taking it back. I've had the car for 3 weeks and it's already been in there 3 times, first time was for the turn signals not working and a strange rattling sound from the A/C. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Is it certified pre-owned on Audi Warranty? >>>
Unfortunately, no, it's not certified preowned. However, the previous owner had been taking it to the dealership that is right around the corner from me and they had all the correct service records for my car.
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Some have had problems and others have not.
You've taken care of the major issues that I am aware of.
I've been fortunate with mine.. 2000 Coupe with no major mechanical problems. When I first picked it up used from the dealer it had a bad AC compressor which they replaced N/C.
Other than that the only things I have had to replace are the O2 sensors, a MAF, the lateral ABS sensor and a few coilpacks. None of these are what I would call major problems, just annoyances.
I've been fortunate with mine.. 2000 Coupe with no major mechanical problems. When I first picked it up used from the dealer it had a bad AC compressor which they replaced N/C.
Other than that the only things I have had to replace are the O2 sensors, a MAF, the lateral ABS sensor and a few coilpacks. None of these are what I would call major problems, just annoyances.
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Re: Some have had problems and others have not.
This instrument cluster problem has been the first suprise problem. Aside from that everything else was just an attempt at preventing more serious problems. I keep reading little tidbits that something was wrong with the TT, but I can't really find anything pointing out specifics. However, I haven't really looked too deep yet.
I seem to have an problem with the cd player, the volume turns itself down at random. A new unit from the dealer is in the ballpark of $300, which I imagine would be better spent on something nicer from the aftermarket world. So my question is this, does anyone know of a cd player that will fit without interfering with the TT cover plate?
PS - I hate tow hooks already, my car aparently didn't have one in the alotted spot. Four hours to locate one and get it back to the car ><
I seem to have an problem with the cd player, the volume turns itself down at random. A new unit from the dealer is in the ballpark of $300, which I imagine would be better spent on something nicer from the aftermarket world. So my question is this, does anyone know of a cd player that will fit without interfering with the TT cover plate?
PS - I hate tow hooks already, my car aparently didn't have one in the alotted spot. Four hours to locate one and get it back to the car ><
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Re: Welcome. The niggling problems will sort themselves out with your help. Are you a DIY car guy?
DIY? Do it yourself? If that's what that means, absolutely not. When my gas gauge died, I thought it was the battery and the big adventure was trying to locate it. Once I found it, I got discouraged after realizing there was some sort of caged aparatus around it with numerous wires comming out. On ocassion I try to do simple things like: add coolant, air to the tires, change a flat tire, and other very very basic things.
I do take pride in detailing the car and keeping everything looking beautiful, but I am by no means a weekend warrior mechanic. I just take everything back to the dealership and pray they don't shaft me too hard ><
I do take pride in detailing the car and keeping everything looking beautiful, but I am by no means a weekend warrior mechanic. I just take everything back to the dealership and pray they don't shaft me too hard ><