bwfcboy
18-12-2007, 10:25 PM
Hi,
I have an Audi A4 2.4 SE Auto with 140K on the clock. 2001 X plate
It has developed a series of strange faults that I`m guessing are connected but my knowledge of automatic cars is ziltch. (my knowledge of manual cars isnt brilliant either!!)
First, when the engine is at running temperature and when I`m not moving theres a burning rubber smell. I thought this was due to an oil leak dripping on the exhaust but I had that fixed and the smell is still there. This has been there for a good few months now.
Second, I put the car in reverse this evening and it really struggled to engage the gear, like as if the clutch was gone on a manual gearbox.
Third (and most worrying) at the same time as the reversing fault appeared the brakes (which have squeaked for months) have now started making a funny groanning noise. this is most noticeable when I stop from a speed of about 10-15mph. the brake peddle seems a but spongy and theres a funny clicking noise when I release the brake pedal. It reminds me of the noise I used to get on my old fiesta when the plastic clutch quadrant was worn or knackered but nowhere near as loud.
im going to the garage tommorrow but 2 questions spring to mind
1) would anyone have an idea what the likely problem may be before I get my hat nailed on by `billys autos`
2) will I die in a fatal car crash on the way to the garage due to major brake failure?
I have an Audi A4 2.4 SE Auto with 140K on the clock. 2001 X plate
It has developed a series of strange faults that I`m guessing are connected but my knowledge of automatic cars is ziltch. (my knowledge of manual cars isnt brilliant either!!)
First, when the engine is at running temperature and when I`m not moving theres a burning rubber smell. I thought this was due to an oil leak dripping on the exhaust but I had that fixed and the smell is still there. This has been there for a good few months now.
Second, I put the car in reverse this evening and it really struggled to engage the gear, like as if the clutch was gone on a manual gearbox.
Third (and most worrying) at the same time as the reversing fault appeared the brakes (which have squeaked for months) have now started making a funny groanning noise. this is most noticeable when I stop from a speed of about 10-15mph. the brake peddle seems a but spongy and theres a funny clicking noise when I release the brake pedal. It reminds me of the noise I used to get on my old fiesta when the plastic clutch quadrant was worn or knackered but nowhere near as loud.
im going to the garage tommorrow but 2 questions spring to mind
1) would anyone have an idea what the likely problem may be before I get my hat nailed on by `billys autos`
2) will I die in a fatal car crash on the way to the garage due to major brake failure?