Ash_99
Registered User
Hi All,
I'm new to this forum and also new to owning an Audi. I previously owned a Mazda RX7; sadly had to sell it due to a new work location that requires immense travelling & fuel costs!
Right, so I purchased an A3 TDI 2.0 Sportback 55 plate (believe it is a 140 brake) for a decent price given the mileage of 220,000 :O.
The car started acting funny, and but that I mean when I switch the ignition there was no immediate turn and when it did finally work there would be a loud clonk. It happened a few times but i let it slide, however, last week Friday it happened after work and would not turn at all! i had to call the AA and he said it was battery - I dont think it was the battery due to it only happening very rarely. he charged it for about half hour and tried turning the key, there was no turn only very slight and it finally started.
The engine on idle shakes quite a bit, i assumed because of the mileage it would do that, but a friend told me even so this shake sounds like something is definitely wrong. I decided to take it to the garage, and had already made my mind thinking it would be the flywheel, given this opportunity i also changed:
- Flywheel
- Clutch
- Slip Cylinder (the clutch used to stick on the floor)
- Timing Belt + Waterpump
Today I have had the car back and the car still shakes!!! i went to fill up fuel, come to the car and it started funny with that clonking noise again!!!
Now, all the work has been done as i have a receipt and one year guarantee, but before i go back to him i want to know whether anyone has had these issues before??
Issues I currently have:
- Starting problem, no turn sometimes, when it does there's a clonk/rattle
- Temperature gauge does not work at all?
- Odd times the coolant level goes low, but cannot find a leak
- Black/thick smoke comes out of the exhaust when i floor it
- Engine shake at idle
Sorry about the essay!! all your help and experience will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Ash
I'm new to this forum and also new to owning an Audi. I previously owned a Mazda RX7; sadly had to sell it due to a new work location that requires immense travelling & fuel costs!
Right, so I purchased an A3 TDI 2.0 Sportback 55 plate (believe it is a 140 brake) for a decent price given the mileage of 220,000 :O.
The car started acting funny, and but that I mean when I switch the ignition there was no immediate turn and when it did finally work there would be a loud clonk. It happened a few times but i let it slide, however, last week Friday it happened after work and would not turn at all! i had to call the AA and he said it was battery - I dont think it was the battery due to it only happening very rarely. he charged it for about half hour and tried turning the key, there was no turn only very slight and it finally started.
The engine on idle shakes quite a bit, i assumed because of the mileage it would do that, but a friend told me even so this shake sounds like something is definitely wrong. I decided to take it to the garage, and had already made my mind thinking it would be the flywheel, given this opportunity i also changed:
- Flywheel
- Clutch
- Slip Cylinder (the clutch used to stick on the floor)
- Timing Belt + Waterpump
Today I have had the car back and the car still shakes!!! i went to fill up fuel, come to the car and it started funny with that clonking noise again!!!
Now, all the work has been done as i have a receipt and one year guarantee, but before i go back to him i want to know whether anyone has had these issues before??
Issues I currently have:
- Starting problem, no turn sometimes, when it does there's a clonk/rattle
- Temperature gauge does not work at all?
- Odd times the coolant level goes low, but cannot find a leak
- Black/thick smoke comes out of the exhaust when i floor it
- Engine shake at idle
Sorry about the essay!! all your help and experience will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Ash