A4Christopher
15-09-2011, 03:27 AM
Hey--I really could use some help if anyone has a minute to help me figure this out (I'm novice to this).
A week ago my 04 A4 1.8T started giving me a red generator error on the dash and then stalled out when idling. I restarted the ignition and it came back OK. Later on I drove for a few hours in stop and go traffic and the EPC symbol popped up.
I parked and later on restarted and then I got the EPC and check engine light. I got home and didn't try the car for a few days. When I tried it next it worked fine in the morning, but did the same red generator error and stalled when idling. Later in the afternoon on the way from work it stalled out, but this time WHILE DRIVING. Right before it did the oil pressure graphic came on. I tried to turn over and it wouldn't.
I called AAA to tow, but decided to try the ignition about 30 mins later. It turned over this time. I unscrewed the oil cap and rescrewed... added a quart of oil and put more coolant in. It runs for short distances but seems like it is losing power at times--sometimes it feels like it is misfiring, but then quickly recovers. RPMs start off at 1100 on idle, then slips back to 800.
I have the VAGCOM codes. Does this mean anything to anyone? I figured out what the codes mean but don't know if there is a pattern someone who knows more than I can see.
Again. any help would be great. I'm bringing it in the mechanic on Friday so it would be cool to have a little heads-up.
Thanks a lot--
VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US
Chassis Type: 8E - Audi A4 B6
Scan: 01,02,03,08,09,15,16,17,26,36,37,45,46,55,56,63,76
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Address 01: Engine
Controller: 8E0 909 518 AK
Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0004
Coding: 0016751
Shop #: WSC 63351
6 Faults Found:
17700 - Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265): Open Circuit
P1292 - 004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
16395 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0011 - 002 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
16706 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0322 - 004 - Please Register/Activate
16705 - Engine Speed Sensor (G28): Implausible Signal
P0321 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0300 - 008 - Please Register/Activate
16688 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0304 - 008 - Please Register/Activate
Readiness: 0000 0000
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Address 02: Auto Trans
Controller: 8E0 927 156 S
Component: AG5 01V 1.8l5VT USA 1212
Coding: 0001002
Shop #: WSC 63351
1 Fault Found:
18161 - Tiptronic Switch (F189): Implausible Signal
P1753 - 003 - Mechanical Failure (I think I know what this is... my messed up PRDNS indicator lights up each letter even if it's just on D, but maybe someone knows something I don't about how this relates to everything else).
A week ago my 04 A4 1.8T started giving me a red generator error on the dash and then stalled out when idling. I restarted the ignition and it came back OK. Later on I drove for a few hours in stop and go traffic and the EPC symbol popped up.
I parked and later on restarted and then I got the EPC and check engine light. I got home and didn't try the car for a few days. When I tried it next it worked fine in the morning, but did the same red generator error and stalled when idling. Later in the afternoon on the way from work it stalled out, but this time WHILE DRIVING. Right before it did the oil pressure graphic came on. I tried to turn over and it wouldn't.
I called AAA to tow, but decided to try the ignition about 30 mins later. It turned over this time. I unscrewed the oil cap and rescrewed... added a quart of oil and put more coolant in. It runs for short distances but seems like it is losing power at times--sometimes it feels like it is misfiring, but then quickly recovers. RPMs start off at 1100 on idle, then slips back to 800.
I have the VAGCOM codes. Does this mean anything to anyone? I figured out what the codes mean but don't know if there is a pattern someone who knows more than I can see.
Again. any help would be great. I'm bringing it in the mechanic on Friday so it would be cool to have a little heads-up.
Thanks a lot--
VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US
Chassis Type: 8E - Audi A4 B6
Scan: 01,02,03,08,09,15,16,17,26,36,37,45,46,55,56,63,76
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine
Controller: 8E0 909 518 AK
Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0004
Coding: 0016751
Shop #: WSC 63351
6 Faults Found:
17700 - Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265): Open Circuit
P1292 - 004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
16395 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0011 - 002 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
16706 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0322 - 004 - Please Register/Activate
16705 - Engine Speed Sensor (G28): Implausible Signal
P0321 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0300 - 008 - Please Register/Activate
16688 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P0304 - 008 - Please Register/Activate
Readiness: 0000 0000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 02: Auto Trans
Controller: 8E0 927 156 S
Component: AG5 01V 1.8l5VT USA 1212
Coding: 0001002
Shop #: WSC 63351
1 Fault Found:
18161 - Tiptronic Switch (F189): Implausible Signal
P1753 - 003 - Mechanical Failure (I think I know what this is... my messed up PRDNS indicator lights up each letter even if it's just on D, but maybe someone knows something I don't about how this relates to everything else).