sammies3
12-07-2010, 10:48 AM
Hi Guys,
Recently bought A8 1997 (D2) Sport Auto, when bought all seemed fine the drive from Brighton to Bedfordshire was all ok, slight whirring noise but was told it was a wheel bearing. Got it home and gave it a good wash as it hadn't even been cleaned for viewing (Just thought they were being lazy).
Anyway next day on the way to mother in laws (about 100 mile journey) the noise got louder and suddenly it went into "Limp home Mode". and all the PRND12345 lit up. we turned round and went home. Upon investigation we noticed a wet passenger footwell, (Now we know why they didn't was it) pulled up the carpet and found lots of electrics, dried it all out over a few days and booked it in to be diagnosed.
20 faults cleared all electrical, 5 came back.
1236 - Shift Lock Solenoid - N110
526 - Brake Light Switch, Incorrect Signal
1196 - Engine/Transmission CAN BUS
1044 - Transmission Control Module Incorrectly Coded
293 - Multifunction Transmission Range Switch Malfunction (PRNDL Input) F125
We have changed a few bits that needed doing to the car i.e. CV Joint, Drive shaft, Flange shaft Oil seal. The car has been driven and it hasn't gone back into "Limp home Mode" (YET)
But my question is, this whirring noise is coming from somewhere, but where?
We originally thought the transmission oil and filter needed changing or that the gearbox was pooped, but on a very steep hill we put it in nuetral and let it rolldown, the noise was still there so surely this rules out Gearbox etc, do you think maybe the Torque Convertor, if so is this gonna be expensive. got lots of other questions but seems pointless asking them at the mo as the car may well go to AUDI HEAVEN at this rate :)
Any help or insite would be very much appreciated.
Recently bought A8 1997 (D2) Sport Auto, when bought all seemed fine the drive from Brighton to Bedfordshire was all ok, slight whirring noise but was told it was a wheel bearing. Got it home and gave it a good wash as it hadn't even been cleaned for viewing (Just thought they were being lazy).
Anyway next day on the way to mother in laws (about 100 mile journey) the noise got louder and suddenly it went into "Limp home Mode". and all the PRND12345 lit up. we turned round and went home. Upon investigation we noticed a wet passenger footwell, (Now we know why they didn't was it) pulled up the carpet and found lots of electrics, dried it all out over a few days and booked it in to be diagnosed.
20 faults cleared all electrical, 5 came back.
1236 - Shift Lock Solenoid - N110
526 - Brake Light Switch, Incorrect Signal
1196 - Engine/Transmission CAN BUS
1044 - Transmission Control Module Incorrectly Coded
293 - Multifunction Transmission Range Switch Malfunction (PRNDL Input) F125
We have changed a few bits that needed doing to the car i.e. CV Joint, Drive shaft, Flange shaft Oil seal. The car has been driven and it hasn't gone back into "Limp home Mode" (YET)
But my question is, this whirring noise is coming from somewhere, but where?
We originally thought the transmission oil and filter needed changing or that the gearbox was pooped, but on a very steep hill we put it in nuetral and let it rolldown, the noise was still there so surely this rules out Gearbox etc, do you think maybe the Torque Convertor, if so is this gonna be expensive. got lots of other questions but seems pointless asking them at the mo as the car may well go to AUDI HEAVEN at this rate :)
Any help or insite would be very much appreciated.