Topic: S4 problems... (Read 1077 times)

af-s4-driver · « **on:** April 17, 2006, 08:16:08 PM »

Welp, what I thought was just a problem when I went on long trips decided to show its ugly ass face today during typical city traffic. My EPC light came on a couple times throughout the day and then cleared itself once I restarted the car. On the way back to the Academy, I shifted from 3rd to 4th under light acceleration and the fucking EPC and CEL came on...wtf!? Has anyone had any experience with this or know what I should do? :mad:

Krazygerman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:18:19 PM »

Not to be an ass... but get it VAG'd... should help shead some light on it...

Jesus · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:18:59 PM »

I have no idea what's causing the problem.
The best advice I can give you is to have someone scan it with a VAG-COM and see what codes were set. (Gonna need to do that anyway)

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:26:57 PM »

Yea, see I had it VAG'ed by the dealership and they supposedly "fixed" it and I even took a look at it w/ a VAG earlier this year. I guess I don't know what to look for or what has to be done to ensure the light doesn't come back. If anyone can give me a hand next GTG, I'd appreciate it...

themoneypit · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:30:24 PM »

yup, i got'n a few of those CEL's a while back. my codes happened to be my O2's so i just cleared and forget ;-)

now if the CEL blinks at you then that could be bad, real bad

MistressAnne · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:32:11 PM »

Quote from: "Jesus"

I have no idea what's causing the problem.
The best advice I can give you is to have someone scan it with a VAG-COM and see what codes were set. (Gonna need to do that anyway)

I looked at the web site.. I'm super confused now. What would I need to get to run these things?

Sorry to hijack Brandon, but since it was brought up....

themoneypit · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:33:03 PM »

if i can make it to the next GTG i will bring the comp and cable to vag it. just pm me before the GTG so i dont forget

Jesus · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:35:23 PM »

Quote from: "MistressAnne"

Quote from: "Jesus"
I have no idea what's causing the problem.
The best advice I can give you is to have someone scan it with a VAG-COM and see what codes were set. (Gonna need to do that anyway)

I looked at the web site.. I'm super confused now. What would I need to get to run these things?

Sorry to hijack Brandon, but since it was brought up....

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/what_to_buy.htm

MistressAnne · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:36:38 PM »

Quote from: "Jesus"

Quote from: "MistressAnne"
Quote from: "Jesus"
I have no idea what's causing the problem.
The best advice I can give you is to have someone scan it with a VAG-COM and see what codes were set. (Gonna need to do that anyway)

I looked at the web site.. I'm super confused now. What would I need to get to run these things?

Sorry to hijack Brandon, but since it was brought up....

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/what_to_buy.htm

Phucker.. I looked at that and it didn't help much.

Jesus · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:38:07 PM »

Look again and read this time bitch

;-)

97jetta_VR6 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:39:29 PM »

Quote from: "MistressAnne"

Phucker.. I looked at that and it didn't help much.

:sucker:

themoneypit · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:43:36 PM »

brett wtf is up with your avatar

tell me now

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:43:48 PM »

Quote from: "MistressAnne"

Quote from: "Jesus"
I have no idea what's causing the problem.
The best advice I can give you is to have someone scan it with a VAG-COM and see what codes were set. (Gonna need to do that anyway)

I looked at the web site.. I'm super confused now. What would I need to get to run these things?

Sorry to hijack Brandon, but since it was brought up....

no prob...

Nickle · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:46:09 PM »

I'll bring my cable too if you are interested. The EPC is the stability control thing, right? I think I read about this problem on AW in the A4 section. I think it turned out to be a wheel speed sensor. Let me see if I can dig it up.

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:46:21 PM »

Quote from: "themoneypit"

if i can make it to the next GTG i will bring the comp and cable to vag it. just pm me before the GTG so i dont forget

i'll def shoot you a PM...i want to get this fucking thing fixed once and for all. when that light is on, i have no fucking power...kinda makes me feel like an a4 driver, haha! Had to throw that out there Nick :mrgreen: ...just effin with ya...

themoneypit · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:49:55 PM »

well if it feels like a 1.8T then it prolly went into limp mode. which means its prolly not O2's :-?

Nickle · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:50:04 PM »

Quote from: "af-s4-driver"

kinda makes me feel like an a4 driver, haha! Had to throw that out there Nick :mrgreen: ...just effin with ya...

Hey, just because I'm 18 letters behind ya...

Actually, from what i have read, it seems you boys with the S badges are much more CEL prone then us first letter of the alphabet cars are. I've only thrown one CEL and that was because my blond ass forgot to plug the speed sensor into the tranny after I got the clutch in. :oops:

MistressAnne · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:55:38 PM »

Quote from: "Jesus"

Look again and read this time bitch ;-)

Screw reading, that is for when you are sober or something like that...

MistressAnne · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:58:11 PM »

Quote from: "Nickle"

Hey, just because I'm 18 letters behind ya...

[singing and using fingers]ABCDEFG.... [/....... ]

LOL, I could see you doing that. :mrgreen:

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:59:47 PM »

yea, its def in limp mode...can barely make it to 70.

yea, i've heard that the s's throw more cel's as well...car seems to be more sensitive to shit...

Nickle · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:20:12 PM »

LOS · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:23:07 PM »

ive got a vagcom too I can bring unless all you other guys have one now too. I used to be about the only one around w/ one...

MistressAnne · « **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:25:27 PM »

I'm looking into it, now that I have a lap top...

yoogene · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:26:48 PM »

are your turbos spooling? do you have a boost gauge to determine if your turbos are still running? any other problems with the car to mention smoke from the exhaust or any strange sounds/smells?

have you changed your plugs lately? coilpacks? check all your vac lines to make sure you're not losing pressure. i noticed that my car went into limp mode when i blew the vac hose from the DV. simple fix and the car ran like a champ.

strange for your EPC light to come on, it normally means that you're losing traction with one of your wheels and the car is compensating for it. did you put on a spare or throw a different wheel on there?

themoneypit · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:46:42 PM »

S4's are like really hot chicks expect there bitchy, prisy, and high up-keep but the end result is aaammazzzing

thats the best comparison i can come up with :rolleyes:

there is one quote that comes to mind "welcome to the world of S4 ownership, no more happiness for you" ;-)

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:34:53 PM »

Quote from: "yoogene"

are your turbos spooling? do you have a boost gauge to determine if your turbos are still running? any other problems with the car to mention smoke from the exhaust or any strange sounds/smells?

have you changed your plugs lately? coilpacks? check all your vac lines to make sure you're not losing pressure. i noticed that my car went into limp mode when i blew the vac hose from the DV. simple fix and the car ran like a champ.

strange for your EPC light to come on, it normally means that you're losing traction with one of your wheels and the car is compensating for it. did you put on a spare or throw a different wheel on there?

from what i read, the EPC is the electronic power control, or engine management system. i know for sure that it isn't a traction problem. also, no smoke, smells, etc...i can hear the turbos spool, but then no power cause the car opens the wastegates. oh well, i guess i'll just wait to have it vag'ed this weekend.

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:35:47 PM »

oh yea, next time i have a chance, i'll be sure to check all my lines to see if any came off...

Nickle · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2006, 06:31:16 AM »

I'm changing my answer to the throttle body. This is the best thread from three different A4 owners that have had a similar problem.

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2472382.phtml

From the B5 S4 boards:
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2191769.phtml

punkrider99 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2006, 06:38:44 AM »

s4 problems... i'm not surprised.

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:40:38 AM »

Quote from: "Nickle"

I'm changing my answer to the throttle body. This is the best thread from three different A4 owners that have had a similar problem.

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2472382.phtml

From the B5 S4 boards:
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2191769.phtml

damn...how much does a TB run?

Nickle · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:58:38 AM »

Quote from: "af-s4-driver"

damn...how much does a TB run?

That one dude from the S4 forum said the dealer wanted $2800. I hope that isn't the case.

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:19:07 AM »

Quote from: "Nickle"

Quote from: "af-s4-driver"
damn...how much does a TB run?

That one dude from the S4 forum said the dealer wanted $2800. I hope that isn't the case.

h o l y s h i t . . .

themoneypit · « **Reply #32 on:** April 18, 2006, 11:03:41 AM »

TB or TBB. the TBB (throttle body boot) is notorious for tearing. the TBB is just under the center engine cover and it connects the to charge pipes to the mani. if it infact did tear you would possibly here a wooshing sound (air rushing out) but maybe not. check it for tears just to see. chances are that its not but that could have have sent the car into limp mode cause of the dramatic lose of boost. a simple tear in the TBB could cause your turbos to over spool and then death would occur. i would avoid driving the car if i were you. driving the car will not make the problem go away!!!!!!

yoogene · « **Reply #33 on:** April 18, 2006, 12:17:38 PM »

considering he's at the academy, it shouldn't be difficult not to drive the car for the next week or month. hahaha what a shithole

af-s4-driver · « **Reply #34 on:** April 18, 2006, 05:43:05 PM »

Quote from: "yoogene"

considering he's at the academy, it shouldn't be difficult not to drive the car for the next week or month. hahaha what a shithole

+1!!!

haha

kutark · « **Reply #35 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:06:21 PM »

My S4 has been acting up with CEL's for a while. Nothing is wrong with the car, and every time i set up an appt to have it checked out, the fucker turns off. I havent verified, but it could be an 02 sensor going out.

Nickle · « **Reply #36 on:** April 19, 2006, 06:21:38 AM »

Bring it to a GTG (hint hint

) and we can VAG COM it. Just let us know so that each member can bring their respective components of the whole. i.e. Brando has the laptop, I have a cable, I guess Zach has a cable to... I think Carlos is the only one with the complete kit.

kutark · « **Reply #37 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:17:59 PM »

Heh, i'll be there this sat ;-)

Nickle · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2006, 07:30:59 AM »

Quote from: "Kutark"

Heh, i'll be there this sat ;-)

sweeettt... :cool:

themoneypit · « **Reply #39 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:13:35 PM »

so I'll be at the gtg but not with my laptop cause it crashed and my cable is in denver this weekend. really sorry man but it looks like you will have what you need.

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