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A8 Quattro

What a technician would do is first check the level and condition of the transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) on your 2001 Audi A8 Quattro. Next, they would use a Volkswagen-compatable scan tool which will allow the Transmission Control Module (TCM) to...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The only component that should be in that area is the air suspension strut itself, its sensor, and its electrical connections. Due the the damage being electrical, its possible you have tampered with that...

Hi there. The P0302 trouble code is an indication that cylinder 2 is misfiring and is not getting the necessary spark to its spark plug. You might want to read this article (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0302-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-2-misfire-detected-by-jamahl-walker) as it will indicate the common causes...

In some rare instances your check engine light may disappear by unhooking the battery, however this is not recommended since doing this may be avoiding a potentially more serious problem temporarily by clearing the code this way. If there is...

Hello. If your transmission is having trouble identifying gears, then there is likely an issue with one of the sensors or components. It may be possible that the input or output speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement), or one of the shift solenoids...

That is a rather complex tire pressure monitoring system used by Audi. Using multiple sensors, antennae, and control module, this may require the Audi manufacturer's scan tool to communicate with in order to diagnose. A tire service center (that is...

It sounds like you may have a tensioner pulley and belt problem. The tensioner bearing may be seized causing the belt to squeal really bad. Have the belt and components in the engine checked to isolate the noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/loud-squealing-or-rattling-is-coming-from-engine-inspection) before...

What you are describing is a key FOB that becomes active (transmits) even when uncommanded. It might be defective, but before condemning it you can try the re-set procedure for the key FOB that is outlined in the Owner's Manual....

From the description you give FUCA means front upper control arm bushings. The control arm has a front and rearward bushing.

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system...

This may be related to the inside cabin filter. As you may know, your car has a cabin filter that works much like the engine air filter for your car does. As the air vents circulate air in from the...

It sounds like you are on the right track with thinking it's a fuel-related issue with your 2000 Audi A8 Quattro. Your Audi may not be getting enough fuel for a cold start due to incorrect sensor data. Or it...

For your Audi R8, you will first need to disconnect the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-remove-a-car-battery) to disable the air bags (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-driver-side-air-bags-by-spencer-clayton), but before doing so, you will need to use power seat and move the seat forward to remove the seat rear...