alhal0151
22-01-2017, 03:41 AM
2009 Audi A3 1.6tdi Convertible. 80k miles.
At my absolute wits end with it now.
Oct 2016 car started to overheat. Diagnosed as EGR failure by Audi dealer. Replaced by independent Audi specialist.
Car returned to me, driving as normal but radiator fan constantly running.
Nov 2016 Flywheel failure.
Dec 2016 Car went into limp mode - DPF blocked. Apparently it had not re-generated due to previous faulty EGR. Unblocked by specialist.
When car returned heater not getting warm and car overheating when exceeding 40mph (message on dash saying switch off engine).
Cam belt / Water Pump / Thermastat / Auxillary Water Pump / Temperature sensors replaced by independent specialist.
Jan 2016 Car still overheating. Radiator removed and checked for blockages. Heater fans only getting luke warm. Radiator pipes not getting warm. Head gasket has been checked. No oil or pressure in coolant. Car drives fine with normal power acceleration etc until it overheats.
Audi specialist unable to offer any further suggestions.
MOT has now run out on the car and obviously I cant take it for one when its overheating and going into limp all the time.
I only bought the car a few years ago for £16000 and have thrown £3000 at it in the last 2 months. Seems that i'm now going to have to sell it as scrap / spares or repair unless anybody on here has any suggestions!? Please!
Thanks
At my absolute wits end with it now.
Oct 2016 car started to overheat. Diagnosed as EGR failure by Audi dealer. Replaced by independent Audi specialist.
Car returned to me, driving as normal but radiator fan constantly running.
Nov 2016 Flywheel failure.
Dec 2016 Car went into limp mode - DPF blocked. Apparently it had not re-generated due to previous faulty EGR. Unblocked by specialist.
When car returned heater not getting warm and car overheating when exceeding 40mph (message on dash saying switch off engine).
Cam belt / Water Pump / Thermastat / Auxillary Water Pump / Temperature sensors replaced by independent specialist.
Jan 2016 Car still overheating. Radiator removed and checked for blockages. Heater fans only getting luke warm. Radiator pipes not getting warm. Head gasket has been checked. No oil or pressure in coolant. Car drives fine with normal power acceleration etc until it overheats.
Audi specialist unable to offer any further suggestions.
MOT has now run out on the car and obviously I cant take it for one when its overheating and going into limp all the time.
I only bought the car a few years ago for £16000 and have thrown £3000 at it in the last 2 months. Seems that i'm now going to have to sell it as scrap / spares or repair unless anybody on here has any suggestions!? Please!
Thanks