Advice Needed On A 2.5 Td

[tom2001s3]

Hi guys first time on this side of the club. A good friend of the family has a 2002 2.5td a4, his battery light has come on and the engine has a slight misfire.

I said he should get her plugged in but he asked me to ask the question here anyway.

Any advice will be much appreciated. Cheers guys.

Tom

 

[abyrne153]

Need more information. Get fault codes read.

 

[tom2001s3]

Thats what I thought, cheers mate

 

[adamss24]

Most likely the aux belt tensioner is worn and has thrown the drive belt off the pulleys...also seen worn brushes in the alternator put the light on as well. As above, needs more info or a competent mechanic to have a look at the car. Ticking noise could be worn cams/lifters/rockers = big bill looming !