Mannyo - 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T Cabriolet

[mannyo]

So after owning the Audi A8 for six years and the Volvo S60 for 3 1/2 Years I have parted with both.

 

I now have one car only.

 

2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T Cabriolet

89K Miles

Silver

Manual

 

With some extras

Bose Sound upgrade

Upgraded head unit

Upgraded Alloys

Upgraded interior, Red Leather Recaro seats, door cards etc.

 

Some pics below.

 

[mannyo]

Here are some pictures as promised.

[mannyo]

The car sadly does have some issues which have come to light in my weeks ownership.

 

Both rear spring are broken and have lost a piece of 1 coil of each side.

 

Possible oil leak, although this may have been fixed previously but I cannot be sure as there is so much oil on the underside of the car and subframe. I do have a £500 receipt for fixing an oil and coolant leak relating to the turbo charger oil feed.

 

Intermittently sticking front OS brake calliper. The car recently had new pads/disks but the callipers have been spray painted and the suspect cause at this stage is contaminated slider pins.

 

Throttle body needs cleaning as it sometimes idles at just over 1K RPM and seems to take a while to drop down to idle if you rev the engine. Other times its ok at idle.

 

Needs new tyres.

 

Apart from that it drives great, I've done 600 miles so far.

[Paul thornton]

Looks nice, I like the interior.

 

Basic faults those, I recon you'll find it miles easier, and not to mention cheaper, than your A8 to work on as most the parts on that will be generic VW / Audi.

[mannyo]

OK,

 

So, I've now owned the Audi for almost 2 months and done 3K miles in that time. This car has a lot of issues that have come to light, I will get them sorted but I will need a specialist to resolve them.

 

I removed the intake hose to the throttle body and the thing is clean, and may have been replaced at some point because it looks like there is a new gasket between the throttle body and intake manifold.

 

Moving on.

 

She still leaks oil, about 1 litre has leaked out in 2.5K miles, the leak seems to be from one of the turbo oil lines. It's definitely a leak rather than burning it in combustion, and only leaks when engine is running.

 

A VCDS Scan shows a number of issues within the engine ECU which may all be linked. I cleared them 2 weeks ago and these are the ones that return.

7 Faults Found:
17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!) 
            P1297 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Lean 
            P1136 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
16891 - Idle Control System RPM: Higher than Expected. 
            P0507 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected 
            P0300 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16685 - Cylinder 1: Misfire Detected 
            P0301 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 3: Misfire Detected 
            P0303 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16686 - Cylinder 2: Misfire Detected 
            P0302 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

 

Check engine light in instrument cluster does not work, how I did not spot that before I don't know. It should have been on with one of those faults, but its AWOL and does not light when switching on ignition.

 

Rear springs still need replacing.

 

Radio amplifier in boot is faulty.

[sharkrider]

16 minutes ago, mannyo said:

OK,

 

So, I've now owned the Audi for almost 2 months and done 3K miles in that time. This car has a lot of issues that have come to light, I will get them sorted but I will need a specialist to resolve them.

 

I removed the intake hose to the throttle body and the thing is clean, and may have been replaced at some point because it looks like there is a new gasket between the throttle body and intake manifold.

 

Moving on.

 

She still leaks oil, about 1 litre has leaked out in 2.5K miles, the leak seems to be from one of the turbo oil lines. It's definitely a leak rather than burning it in combustion, and only leaks when engine is running.

 

A VCDS Scan shows a number of issues within the engine ECU which may all be linked. I cleared them 2 weeks ago and these are the ones that return.

7 Faults Found:
17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!) 
            P1297 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Lean 
            P1136 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
16891 - Idle Control System RPM: Higher than Expected. 
            P0507 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected 
            P0300 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16685 - Cylinder 1: Misfire Detected 
            P0301 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 3: Misfire Detected 
            P0303 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16686 - Cylinder 2: Misfire Detected 
            P0302 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

 

Check engine light in instrument cluster does not work, how I did not spot that before I don't know. It should have been on with one of those faults, but its AWOL and does not light when switching on ignition.

 

Rear springs still need replacing.

 

Radio amplifier in boot is faulty.

first one, probably boost leak.... could be anywhere even diverter valve....

possible injectors need cleaning? I assume you run it on super?

coil packs?

 

par for the course, I have a box of spares in the back of my octy that would probably cure it all, including injectors! lol....

 

should be pretty easy to fix. nice car

[Auric Goldfinger]

On 02/10/2019 at 21:14, mannyo said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's does  this " Tape " mean   

 

Nice car by the way.             

 

 

 

Edited 17 November, 2019 by Auric Goldfinger

[mannyo]

Hoping that all these are now fixed.

17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!) 
            P1297 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Lean 
            P1136 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
16891 - Idle Control System RPM: Higher than Expected. 
            P0507 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected 
            P0300 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16685 - Cylinder 1: Misfire Detected 
            P0301 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 3: Misfire Detected 
            P0303 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16686 - Cylinder 2: Misfire Detected 
            P0302 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

 

Had vacuum leak due to multiple issues in the crankcase breather system. She now runs smoothly at idle, no more misfires and a stable idle speed at 850RPM which was previously all over the place. The leaks were causing problems with the operation of the DV, so after replacing some pipework and several valves in the breather system all is good and no more codes.

 

Now all it needs is new rear springs and I need to resolve the non functional check engine light.

Edited 24 December, 2019 by mannyo

[Updown789]

Glad to hear this is nearly sorted Manny, we must meet up soon with everyone and catch up, been too long. If you need a hand with the springs we can get it up to @Cydermonkey's unit where its dry and well lit to get them done. We have spring compressors etc too.

 

[mannyo]

New year, new update on the Cabriolet

 

Confirmed that all engine fault codes are clear an not returned, which is a very positive thing considering the way it was.

 

As a consequence of replacing the crankcase breather valve, oil consumption is now zero. I've done almost 1K miles since replacing the valve and the oil level has not changed, before the change I was adding 1 litre every 2000 miles.

 

I've also now resolved the check engine light issue, it was as I suspected. The cluster had been taken apart before and the LED for the check engine light unsoldered from the PCB. I removed the TPM LED and soldered this where the check engine light one should have been and all is good. Light now comes on when you switch on ignition and goes out (and stays out) when you start the car.

 

So, just the rear springs to get replaced now.

 

The Audi now has just under 97K miles, so I've done almost 8K miles in it since the end of September.

Edited 11 January, 2020 by mannyo

[Updown789]

Finally saw this thing in person last night when we did an oil change, and I have to say it is very very clean. I absolutely love the interior also.

[mannyo]

On 23/02/2020 at 14:16, Updown789 said:

Finally saw this thing in person last night when we did an oil change, and I have to say it is very very clean. I absolutely love the interior also.

 

And still running well Dan although hardly driving anywhere at the moment.

[mannyo]

Another update on the Audi.

 

Finally got both rear springs and shocks replaced a couple of weeks ago, transformed the feel of the back end.

 

Now on 103K miles, mileage has continued to be piled on even throughout the full covid-19 lockdown.

 

Finally the car is all sorted, and will need to go through an MOT at the end of August, hopefully all will be good for that.

 

The cambelt / water pump is next on my hit list, last changed in 2013, but it has not done many miles since.

 

Edited 22 July, 2020 by mannyo

[mannyo]

September 2020 and the Audi now has a fresh MOT, passed with no advisories so all the work done was worth it.

 

Miles continue to pile on, just back from holiday in Cornwall at my home in Dorset, heading back to Hertfordshire next weekend and maybe Lincolnshire the following weekend.

[mannyo]

Late November 2020 and the Cabrio is going for the last piece of major scheduled service item. On Friday she is off for a cambelt / tensioners / water pump and aux belt change.

 

Last changed by a previous owner in 2013 it is well overdue on time, but well short on mileage.

 

Apart from that nothing to report, it continues to be driven on regular long distance journeys even in these strange times as a key worker.

[Phil-E]

It really is unbelievable that people do these kind of bodges. That they would willingly drive the car with an engine fault and hide it rather than actually fixing it!

[mannyo]

Hi everyone

 

Just an update to say, I am still around and still own the Audi although it has now become a second car rather than my main daily driver.

 

The Audi has had so much done now since the last update.

 

Serviced by me,

New disks / pads and front brake calipers

ABS Sensor replaced

Cambelt and tensioners done

New tyres all round.

 

All this work resulted in a clean MOT a few weeks ago, and it's hardly been driven since.

 

[Chris]

On 06/10/2021 at 11:45, mannyo said:

Hi everyone

 

Just an update to say, I am still around and still own the Audi although it has now become a second car rather than my main daily driver.

 

The Audi has had so much done now since the last update.

 

Serviced by me,

New disks / pads and front brake calipers

ABS Sensor replaced

Cambelt and tensioners done

New tyres all round.

 

All this work resulted in a clean MOT a few weeks ago, and it's hardly been driven since.

 

Glad to hear all is well! What's the daily now? 

[mannyo]

Chris, main daily driver is now a 2017 Volvo V90 D4 Inscription which had 28K miles on it when purchased in May 2021. Lots of factory extras fitted on top of the already decent spec.

 

Maybe one day I will put a thread up.

 

[Chris]

On 23/10/2021 at 13:19, mannyo said:

Chris, main daily driver is now a 2017 Volvo V90 D4 Inscription which had 28K miles on it when purchased in May 2021. Lots of factory extras fitted on top of the already decent spec.

 

Maybe one day I will put a thread up.

 

Interesting choice. I've always liked Volvo's but found the seat in the 90 too uncomfortable and I couldn't get comfortable in it! 

[mannyo]

Hello from an infrequent visitor, things have have been really tough lately and not getting any better.

 

I still own the Audi A4 Cabriolet, and the Volvo as well.

 

Audi flew through last MOT with only advisories being the headlights as they need polishing again, however lack of use is now starting to catchup with the old girl.

 

MOT was in September 2022 and it has covered just 950 miles since then, and most of those were done after the Volvo broke down and was off the road for three weeks waiting for parts.

Between September 2021 and 2022 the car covered about 2300 miles.

 

Audi now has a roof leak, and back in February found quiet a lot of water on the drivers side of the interior after some heavy rain.

Rear window where it is bonded to the convertible top, needs to be redone for the 2nd time, I used tiger seal the last time it was done.

 

Audi is on just over 116K miles, not bad for a near 20 year old car.

Volvo is on 49K miles, so I've done 21K miles in that in almost two years of ownership.

 

Audi is in for service tomorrow, maybe it will get some more use this summer that last year...

Edited 14 March, 2023 by mannyo