allroad gripes somewhat subdued
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allroad gripes somewhat subdued
Not trying to continue a flame against the allroad, but here is the latest after one week of waiting.
ISSUE #1 : Broken suspension
Replaced a valve (which was the wrong diagnosis) and then replaced the compressor.
RESOLUTION #1
It works now, but I've never heard such a racket from below. There is a VERY noticable motor noise and audible clunk when the compressor starts and stops. I wonder, did they actually bolt it in place?
-- It is going back for a lesson in civility. Unacceptable.
ISSUE #2 : Squealing brakes
Get used to it...those are "high performance brakes"
RESOLUTION #2
Swallow the Audi line of BS.
ISSUE #3 : Rough engine idle
New ECM recall flash disabled a back door for the mechanic. He can no longer adjust the idle.
RESOLUTION #3
Live with the rumble feeling of a "cammed" V8 while the Audi service manager trolls for answers from the engineers within Audi.
-- I am not holding my breath.
Conclusion:
AoA did a great job of making the dealer respond and has been proactive in seeking a solution to satisfy the customer. That is great and appreciated - but it does not change the reality or the condition of the allroad I drive. Back to service to replace/repair the compressor and wait for the next bug.
ISSUE #1 : Broken suspension
Replaced a valve (which was the wrong diagnosis) and then replaced the compressor.
RESOLUTION #1
It works now, but I've never heard such a racket from below. There is a VERY noticable motor noise and audible clunk when the compressor starts and stops. I wonder, did they actually bolt it in place?
-- It is going back for a lesson in civility. Unacceptable.
ISSUE #2 : Squealing brakes
Get used to it...those are "high performance brakes"
RESOLUTION #2
Swallow the Audi line of BS.
ISSUE #3 : Rough engine idle
New ECM recall flash disabled a back door for the mechanic. He can no longer adjust the idle.
RESOLUTION #3
Live with the rumble feeling of a "cammed" V8 while the Audi service manager trolls for answers from the engineers within Audi.
-- I am not holding my breath.
Conclusion:
AoA did a great job of making the dealer respond and has been proactive in seeking a solution to satisfy the customer. That is great and appreciated - but it does not change the reality or the condition of the allroad I drive. Back to service to replace/repair the compressor and wait for the next bug.
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Issue two has an answer in the form of a TSB
What it amounts to is using an orbital sander on the rotors to scuff them up. It actully worked on my 2002. I had the squealing brake thing and was told by a dealer in Palo Alto tht it's an audi and they squeal... HP brakes you know.... That's funny the HP Brembo's I had on another car didn't. The dealer in Burlingame performed the TSB on the rotors and they have been squeal free for the last 20,000mi. Car at 36K now.
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No squeel here... (03) But Its' your dealer who is at fault...
While our cars have lots of technical glitches, if the dealer is not familliar or trained then how can they fix it. As you have said its your dealer who is the problem...Just keep records and befor you get to 18 months, you may have a lemon law issue....Read your LL papers that came with your books.
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