Two problems... already !!!

[73kingstonroad]

Hi all...

I love the car but I have two issues with it.

1. (very simple) Drivers side front fog grille isn't fitted correctly. One side is not flush with the body work.
2. (Major). On the way to Sheffield via the motorway with the cruise set to 80 (2800rpm) I noticed a kind of surging with the power of the engine.
Sometimes it was just now and again other times it got into a kind of rhythm.
This also happen at 90 (3000rpm) as well. I could watch the rev counter fall n rise by 200rpm whilst it was happening.
I turn the cruise control off but it still happened.
MPG on the run each way was about 27 / 29 so it wasn't using excessive fuel and the chrome trims were cleanish.
According to the ELSA report Audi had put 98RON petrol in, the dealer had put 95RON in and I topped it up with 98RON. (possibly not the issue)
I also noticed the gear would change up around this point (2800rpm) when driving around town (this may be normal).
I'll be ringing Audi up tomorrow and asking the question..
Have anyone any knowledge of this problem.
Thanks

Martin

[RickT]

Sounds like the clutch could be slipping, but you would notice it at lower speeds...

Is it a auto?

Rick

[73kingstonroad]

Yes...
S Tronic 7 speed.
It does feel like that.

Martin

[B19RAK]

One of the characteristics of a box with more cogs then 5 is that it can tend to hunt around for optimal performance. I know i looked into the 7sp on a Merc E Class and many drivers reported a similar problem.

It could sort it self out if it adapts to your driving style or it could just be the way it is and you have to adapt to the box.

[73kingstonroad]

One of the characteristics of a box with more cogs then 5 is that it can tend to hunt around for optimal performance. I know i looked into the 7sp on a Merc E Class and many drivers reported a similar problem.

It could sort it self out if it adapts to your driving style or it could just be the way it is and you have to adapt to the box.

Been in to our local Audi and registered the car there.

According to the guy, Audi is aware of the problem. Software issue with the gearbox ecu.

They will get back to me next week.

I have to see were and when it does it what revs, gear ect...

Martin

[2.7 S-line]

I had a similar problem with my multitronic - revs seemed to lurch about when doing a steady 60-63 mph

dealer fixed it with a software update been fine since

[73kingstonroad]

I had a similar problem with my multitronic - revs seemed to lurch about when doing a steady 60-63 mph

dealer fixed it with a software update been fine since

Great...

Yeh speed stays the same, it;s just the revs. seems only to happen in 7th gear.
Hopefully a software fix will be available soon.
I couldn't of put the fault in to better words than that... thanks

Martin

[73kingstonroad]

Hull Audi Have come back to me yesterday. They tell me that Audi in Germany are aware of the problem and should have a software update available by the end of the month. The problem lies in the ECU of the gearbox. This is similar to the problem they had on the early Multitronic gearbox.

Fingers crossed it won't be too long.

Martin

[ScottyUK]

I know it's new for a dual clutch system for longitudinal Audi's but surely this should have been picked up by them prior to release.

We all hear of the 1000's of miles they do in testing so how does this seemingly basic issue slip through? Not good at all although glad it sounds like it will be resolved soon.

[bodger1961]

Hi all...

I love the car but I have two issues with it.

1. (very simple) Drivers side front fog grille isn't fitted correctly. One side is not flush with the body work.
2. (Major). On the way to Sheffield via the motorway with the cruise set to 80 (2800rpm) I noticed a kind of surging with the power of the engine.
Sometimes it was just now and again other times it got into a kind of rhythm.
This also happen at 90 (3000rpm) as well. I could watch the rev counter fall n rise by 200rpm whilst it was happening.
I turn the cruise control off but it still happened.
MPG on the run each way was about 27 / 29 so it wasn't using excessive fuel and the chrome trims were cleanish.
According to the ELSA report Audi had put 98RON petrol in, the dealer had put 95RON in and I topped it up with 98RON. (possibly not the issue)
I also noticed the gear would change up around this point (2800rpm) when driving around town (this may be normal).
I'll be ringing Audi up tomorrow and asking the question..
Have anyone any knowledge of this problem.
Thanks

Martin

yES AT 3800 RPM SEE MY THREAD SORTED NOW THOU