Ugh! Barely a week after I got my audi from vancouver and I'm already fixing the oil Pan. I guess that's a result of the suspension being lowered...I need to get that fixed asap. But before I fix that. I was wondering if any of you guys have had any problems with exhaust fumes in the cabin while idling...I noticed it on my way to work and I changed the air filter but no better. I need ti get that fixed soon cos winters almost here.I searched the forum but can't really find anything substantial. Any ideas?

 

Your cam seal and valve cover gasket may need to be replaced. I went through an experience of having smoke and burning oil smell come through the vents.

 

@vgorous Hmm. Mine was more like exhaust/gasoline smell. Some other forums say its the evap but i'll have to keep trouble shooting to know for sure...For now a large chunk of my paycheck is gone to fixing the oil leak. I think i need to start an audi repair fund lol

 

@vgorous Turns out you were right about the gasket...its getting looked at ryt now. Also I think my starter went cos it won't turn over,everything lights up but all I hear is a click.

 

thanks for the update. Not sure about the starting issue. Could be many things. Have you tried boosting it for now?

 

Yea I tried boosting it but ddnt even budge...I already pulled a starter motor from an auto wrecker who happend to have the same model audi.

 

Hi
I had this problem (exhaust fumes in cabin) on my 2005 A4 1.8T when I bought it used in 2008..the dealer could not find the problem. It lasted until my next maintenance interval and it never returned. I mentioned it to the dealer and he didn't know why, just maybe just a loose filter cover. I drove it till sept 2011 when I traded it in for a 2010 A4.
The smell never returned.

 

Does anybody know a DIY on how to fix the signal lights? It goes on but doesn't blink...it just stays on,but it blinks when I have the hazards on though :S

 

do you have the post-facelift model (one piece headlight)?

if yes, use a butter knife (if you dont have trim removal tool) and use it to carefully pry off the trim around the hazard light. Just tinker around the hazard light area to find a way to remoe it. There is a metal clip on each left and right side that holds it in place. You may have to some small thin flat head screwdrivers. Then replace the relay.

I'd do it for you if you were near me.

 

Hey vgorous...Yea its the one, I'll fix that as soon as it gets out the shop...I'm having a new throttlebody put into it ryt now, it seems more n more issues keep coming up with this car, like wtf?? barely a week of driving and i'm already spending close to $900 on it.