Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

'04 Audi A4 130 TDi Automatic - gearbox woes ??

  • 03-03-2009 10:48pm
    #1
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    just noticed a problem on a friends car tonight. It's a 04 reg 130 BHP A4 TDI Tiptronic.

    Basically, when you are engaged in fully automatic mode, and the car is warmed up, when you hit the pedal to accelerate, and I don't mean "floor it" either, there is a vibriation as the car pulls off.

    Not on the initial movement but once it is in motion, say approx. 5 mph. A vibration, shudder; difficult to describe exactly. But something definitely there. More evident from a hill start.

    But here's the kicker..... Not noticeable in when tip mode is selected for some reason.

    Any ideas appreciated :o


Comments

  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Maybe change the ATF and clean the filter.


  • #3
    mondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭mondeo


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Maybe change the ATF and clean the filter.

    First thing I would be doing...


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    And don't listen to anyone who tells you that Audi transmission fluid should last the lifetime of the car.:)


  • #5
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Maybe change the ATF and clean the filter.


    Cheers Anan & Mondeo,

    I take it you folks are referring to Transmission fluid ( ATF ) ? And with regards to the filter, can you be more specific ?

    Thanks again for the prompt replies :)


  • #6
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    From memory, they have a strainer built into the transmission which needs to be taken out and cleaned when the fluid is being changed. The fluid is also specific to Audi automatic transmissions.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    The gearbox fluid is in a large shallow tray with a filter, the unit is notionally "sealed for life" (ie Audi says this) except it is in fact servicable. Changing fluid and filter is a good idea if its not been done.

    http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_fluid/audi_automatic_transmission_fluid.shtml


  • #8
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    mike65 wrote: »
    The gearbox fluid is in a large shallow tray with a filter, the unit is notionally "sealed for life" (ie Audi says this) except it is in fact servicable. Changing fluid and filter is a good idea if its not been done.

    http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_fluid/audi_automatic_transmission_fluid.shtml


    Really appreciate the input folks. Thanks alot. At the risk of taking this slightly off topic, I have a '02 1.8T Quattro (90K) which I look after pretty well. I change the oil every 4K and service it regularly. It being a maual shift, would you also reccomend gearbox oil change ? I've often toyed with the idea but then I'd forget about it. ( Not experiencing any issues by the way; just want to keep it that way ):)


Advertisement