New Gearbox S4 B8

[S4_LEE]

Not entirely sure if this is good or bad news, but I've just been in contact with the service manager from the Audi dealer that the previous owner of my S4 Avant used with respect to some gearbox work carried out in May 2014.

She has just confirmed that the gearbox was in fact replaced under goodwill with 7300 miles on the clock. Obviously i'm delighted that I have a gearbox that has only covered 6k and still has 2 months warranty left.... But a gearbox failing after 7k has to be a concern. Lets hope it is a 2014 gearbox and not an early model that's likely to fail again...

 

[scotty76]

Maybe someone can tell you how to check. @razza1 any hints?

 

[razza1]

If you've got carista, do a full scan and look at the coding on the gearbox, if it starts 8K1 then it's the latter unit, 8K0 and it's the early ones

 

[razza1]

What year is your car out of interest? Is it a B8 or 8.5?

 

[S4_LEE]

If you've got carista, do a full scan and look at the coding on the gearbox, if it starts 8K1 then it's the latter unit, 8K0 and it's the early ones

Sorry not wanting to appear dumb but what is carista?

What year is your car out of interest? Is it a B8 or 8.5?

It's a November 2010 - B8.

 

[razza1]

Carista app on iPhone, you can scan for errors and do mods, basically a light version of VCDS. There's s big thread on here about it

 

[razza1]

I imagine they out a new one in, with my replacement mech unit I got the upgraded one

 

[S4_LEE]

Carista app on iPhone, you can scan for errors and do mods, basically a light version of VCDS. There's s big thread on here about it

Just downloaded the App, I'll order an OBD plug from amazon and give it a go.

 

[S4_LEE]

Just downloaded the App, I'll order an OBD plug from amazon and give it a go.

Ok just followed the link with Carista for the iOS OBD adaptor, without reading the thread for carista is this the one I'm looking for? for an iphone6.

Amazon product

 

[jaygemson]

Hey Lee! I've got a VCDS cable and we're local to each other IIRC. I work in Reading, you're welcome to pop over to my office one lunch time to do a full scan and extract this info. Let me know fella!

 

[S4_LEE]

Hey Lee! I've got a VCDS cable and we're local to each other IIRC. I work in Reading, you're welcome to pop over to my office one lunch time to do a full scan and extract this info. Let me know fella!

Cheers Jay that would be great mate, love to see your car at the same time. I'll message you my number.

 

[TahirS]

Hey Lee! I've got a VCDS cable and we're local to each other IIRC. I work in Reading, you're welcome to pop over to my office one lunch time to do a full scan and extract this info. Let me know fella!

This!!! I know no I'm not gonna find this with another similar car...

 

[razza1]

Where are you guys? I'm now working at Green Park ( we moved from theale)

 

[scotty76]

Where are you guys? I'm now working at Green Park ( we moved from theale)

LOL I just moved out of Green Park. Destined never to see you razza.

 

[razza1]

LOL I just moved out of Green Park. Destined never to see you razza.

Oh *** lol

 

[S4_LEE]

If you've got carista, do a full scan and look at the coding on the gearbox, if it starts 8K1 then it's the latter unit, 8K0 and it's the early ones

A huge thank you to Jay for scanning my car at the mini S4 meet today.

Good news, It looks as if it is the latter gearbox that's been fitted: Part No SW: 8K1 927 156 AC

 

[razza1]

Should be more reliable then. I'd be pretty happy knowing the box was replaced tbh.
Make sure you capture the mileage it was changed at, and then do the oil change 38k miles after it, 37k tbh to ensure its not 1 mile over the timing

 

[S4_LEE]

Cheers razza1, I've just written to Audi asking when to change the oil (38k or 45k) to be compliant with the extended warranty.

 

[Dippy]

Change the gearbox oil early anyway, for the sake of the gearbox and not just to keep the warranty.

 

[TechNick]

Hey Lee! I've got a VCDS cable and we're local to each other IIRC. I work in Reading, you're welcome to pop over to my office one lunch time to do a full scan and extract this info. Let me know fella!

I'd be interested to find out too, Jay, the next time you're in the area, if you don't mind!
(Unless the older VCDS cable I got from you may be able to extract that particular info - I should probably check!)

 

[razza1]

I'd be interested to find out too, Jay, the next time you're in the area, if you don't mind!
(Unless the older VCDS cable I got from you may be able to extract that particular info - I should probably check!)

Where are you nick? I'm Caversham and work in green park. Carista full scan should give this info...

 

[TechNick]

Where are you nick? I'm Caversham and work in green park. Carista full scan should give this info...

Cheer Razza. Working in Bracknell, at the moment, so not very far away!

 

[razza1]

Cheer Razza. Working in Bracknell, at the moment, so not very far away!

Are you just curious or have any concerns with your box? What year is your car?

 

[TechNick]

More peace of mind than anything, as box was replaced just over 2 years ago - shortly before I bought it.

 

[TechNick]

Pretty sure MRC confirmed it to be the K1 gearbox, the last time it was with them, but reading this thread has got me wondering again!!
I should probably try scanning with my existing (older) VCDS cable first, in case it can determine it, but otherwise may well look to take you up on your kind offer, at some point!

 

[razza1]

More peace of mind than anything, as box was replaced just over 2 years ago - shortly before I bought it.

Do you not have the paper work for the replacement as should have the part number on it?
Happy to help scan but work is just crazy at the moment so wouldn't be able to pop over, as the full scan takes about 5-10mins, so would need you to come to me. Plus we'd need to find some time to show you what MRC can do lol
This week is out for me, but could maybe meet up the week after if you wanted?

 

[razza1]

Just checked out your posts, that's an awesome looking car you have there, and sounds like you're MRC already?

 

[TechNick]

Haha! Crossed posts! Cheers Razza. No hurry at all and looks like I have a few avenues to explore first anyhow!
P.S. I'm fortunate enough to currently own 2 MRC Stage 2 cars, so no demo really necessary!

 

[TechNick]

D'oh! And again!!

 

[razza1]

Lol crossed again your old VCDS should work I would have thought

 

[TechNick]

I should probably stop posting and start scanning

 

[razza1]

I should probably stop posting and start scanning

Yeah, go do that

 

[jaygemson]

Nick, you're more than welcome to a full scan matey. I'll let you know if I'm ever "back in the hood" as it were, but you're also welcome to pop over one evening after work as your new office is literally a stone's throw away from me now.

Also, it looks like we have a nice little gaggle of S4s in Berkshire on this thread! Maybe we should arrange another VCDS lunch meet

 

[TechNick]

"back in the hood"
Cheers Jay - even more options, thanks!! Lunch meet sounds like a nice idea too (especially as the weather improves), although I'll need to work on the taking a lunch break aspect!