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pearcey555
23-02-2009, 04:47 PM
Guys,

Have a V6 TDi convertible with an auto box and can't help but think it is sluggish (even in sports or using the multitronic box). I know it's a heavy old lump but when accelerating hard the power seems strangled is the best way i can put it. I think I read somewhere that this is a symptom of the auto box Audi use but wanted to check if anyone has ideas. I had toyed with getting it remapped but dont know whether anyone else done this and what their thoughts were.

Any suggestions/ideas would be muchly appreciated.

Crasher
23-02-2009, 04:50 PM
Which engine code?

pearcey555
23-02-2009, 05:26 PM
Hi Crasher - where would I find the engine code (hope this is not too dumb, a question)

Hex69
23-02-2009, 05:35 PM
[quote=pearcey555;318421]Hi Crasher - where would I find the engine code (hope this is not too dumb, a question)[/quote

In the handbook or in the spare wheel well, it's a 3 digit code starting with A, e.g. ATJ.

HTH

Crasher
23-02-2009, 05:57 PM
Nearly all A4 type 8H Cabrio V6 TDI engines start with a B, e.g. BDG, BFC or BCZ, except the ASB

Hex69
23-02-2009, 06:15 PM
Nearly all A4 type 8H Cabrio V6 TDI engines start with a B, e.g. BDG, BFC or BCZ, except the ASB

Apologies, info duely noted :D

Crasher
23-02-2009, 06:52 PM
Consider yourself admonished…:D

pearcey555
24-02-2009, 11:32 AM
Thanks guys.... just had a look and it's a BDG

Crasher
24-02-2009, 11:52 AM
That is a 163PS engine so should not feel sluggish, in fact they are very sprightly. I suggest a fault code read of the engine and box computers first.

pearcey555
24-02-2009, 12:18 PM
OK thanks.... still under dealer warrently so will take it along and see what they say. Have been told they might try to fob me off but we'll see.