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09-10-2003, 08:22 PM
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'05 A4 1.8TQM6
check engine light
god, can't a person drive in peace!
I go to staples to get some school supplies i need for the start of the school year. first day of classes today. I come back out and start 'er up and there it is, brightly lit in the bottom corner!!!!
It's only been less than two weeks since i brought it in for the CEL and I spent $300 on that.
Went to autozone and they said it was too dark outside so they can't do anything for me, told me to come back tomorrow during daylight!?!
just trying to get my anger out...
I go to staples to get some school supplies i need for the start of the school year. first day of classes today. I come back out and start 'er up and there it is, brightly lit in the bottom corner!!!!
It's only been less than two weeks since i brought it in for the CEL and I spent $300 on that.
Went to autozone and they said it was too dark outside so they can't do anything for me, told me to come back tomorrow during daylight!?!
just trying to get my anger out...
09-10-2003, 09:34 PM
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'05 A4 1.8TQM6
from the invoice, "found fault codes ISC malfunction". cleaned throttle. found throttle valve anglr at 3. reset to 1.4
found throttle valve seal damaged causing problem.
grrrrr
found throttle valve seal damaged causing problem.
grrrrr
09-11-2003, 07:40 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
check engine light just means you need to check your engine. so check it and move on.
check engine light just means you need to check your engine. so check it and move on.
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09-12-2003, 03:39 AM
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09-12-2003, 03:52 AM
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Originally posted by GDawgC220
do YOU want to check it for me?
do YOU want to check it for me?
09-12-2003, 03:54 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
09-12-2003, 03:56 AM
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Originally posted by henry47
stop being an *** SOLDSEP, he's asking a serious question, don't be a Scorchie with your wise *** remarks
stop being an *** SOLDSEP, he's asking a serious question, don't be a Scorchie with your wise *** remarks
Im sorry if my intellegent remarks about these mercedes benz **** you off. It's not my fault im so smart.
09-12-2003, 03:58 AM
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your intelligent remarks rival those of a 2nd grader. Go back to Asia you FOB. I swear all you asians think you're the smartest people in the world. Just because most Americans stereotype Asians as having high intelligence, it doesn't necessarily apply to YOU.
09-12-2003, 04:00 AM
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Originally posted by henry47
your intelligent remarks rival those of a 2nd grader. Go back to Asia you FOB. I swear all you asians think you're the smartest people in the world. Just because most Americans stereotype Asians as having high intelligence, it doesn't necessarily apply to YOU.
your intelligent remarks rival those of a 2nd grader. Go back to Asia you FOB. I swear all you asians think you're the smartest people in the world. Just because most Americans stereotype Asians as having high intelligence, it doesn't necessarily apply to YOU.
09-12-2003, 04:02 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
my 2nd grade knowledge is more then enough to post infomration on this board about how to check an engine. have you seen what others have posted?
my 2nd grade knowledge is more then enough to post infomration on this board about how to check an engine. have you seen what others have posted?
09-12-2003, 04:04 AM
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Originally posted by henry47
now you're insulting the members of this board? How low will you go? your behavior is despicable and will not be tolerated. Just because you own a MERCEDES benz doesn't make you any better than anyone else.
now you're insulting the members of this board? How low will you go? your behavior is despicable and will not be tolerated. Just because you own a MERCEDES benz doesn't make you any better than anyone else.
09-12-2003, 04:09 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
i dont own just a mercedes i own a POS mercedes. according to other members. Which should makes me rare. making me obviously better then everyone else.
i dont own just a mercedes i own a POS mercedes. according to other members. Which should makes me rare. making me obviously better then everyone else.
09-12-2003, 04:12 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
It's so rare i didnt even know i had one. I read online that i had a POS car. so it must be true. It's probably like amg but better.
It's so rare i didnt even know i had one. I read online that i had a POS car. so it must be true. It's probably like amg but better.
09-12-2003, 06:32 AM
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Originally posted by soldsep
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
Im not qualified certified verified technician. BUt sure ill put a big check mark on it for you.
i think if you were in my shoes, you would be pissed at your car and not wanting to spend money to fix it.
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i think if you were in my shoes, you would be pissed at your car and not wanting to spend money to fix it.
09-12-2003, 11:56 AM
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Originally posted by vas2vas
i agree....but seriously though.....judging from all your recent posts you might want to consider trading in for a newer ride......or at the very least get another opinion (eg independent store).......post 1990 german cars have more complicated and intergrated systems and once something goes it's like a domino effect.....
i agree....but seriously though.....judging from all your recent posts you might want to consider trading in for a newer ride......or at the very least get another opinion (eg independent store).......post 1990 german cars have more complicated and intergrated systems and once something goes it's like a domino effect.....
09-12-2003, 07:12 PM
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'05 A4 1.8TQM6
found out problem. i did get it checked at dealership. the upshift delay switch valve or something like that. You know how it delays the shifting when the tranny is cold or not warmed up yet, yea, that's the part.
was originally gonna cost about $700, cuz it's 6 hours labor (take tranny down and stuff) and part about $186.
i talked them into cutting about $500 out of the labor, so i paid about $333 for it, cuz i have spent so much money at their friggin' dealership. when asked about goodwill, they said they couldn't do it...but i get a free oil change next time
was originally gonna cost about $700, cuz it's 6 hours labor (take tranny down and stuff) and part about $186.
i talked them into cutting about $500 out of the labor, so i paid about $333 for it, cuz i have spent so much money at their friggin' dealership. when asked about goodwill, they said they couldn't do it...but i get a free oil change next time
