2003 Audi A4 Consumer Discussions

Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair

Re: New v Used [embeeduece]

Written by: mercops on Sep 22, 2009 08:37 AM

Audi & VW have had a running issue with coil packs for many years. Check on the history and details on the problem at: http://www.mylemon.com/VW_18T.php Also, I had an issue with my A4 1.8T about 2 years back and after discussing it with a "former Audi Service Tech" who had opened his own shop, he related that sometimes the internal oil seal around the valve cover ... Read More...

Audi A4 Audio Questions

Re: Audi 2003 A4 Amplifier [dcaudi]

Written by: kmelby on Aug 19, 2009 09:49 PM

I have the same problem as the amp cuts in and out. Did you fix yours and what did you do? Read More...

Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover]

Written by: vwdawg on Aug 04, 2009 02:55 PM

pigeonlover: I would tend to agree with rowlandj that wheel bearings might be the problem, especially considering that you have 135k miles on them w/o prior replacement. My understanding is that if you are driving at highway speeds and turn your steering wheel slightly (not aggressively, of course!) either way, the noise will stop if it is a wheel bearing. I ... Read More...

Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover]

Written by: rowlandj on Jul 30, 2009 07:53 PM

Good luck with that and please report back to the boards as to what the diagnosis turns out to be. Read More...

Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [rowlandj]

Written by: pigeonlover on Jul 30, 2009 06:38 AM

Thank you. I'll get it checked out ASAP. Read More...

Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover]

Written by: rowlandj on Jul 30, 2009 04:47 AM

A speed sensitive 'growl' as you describe likely has to do with axle bearings or wheel bearings. If you have them checked out you may find that they are in need of replacement. With this vehicle I would expect that the fronts are the issue. You will likely need replacement of the offending part but I would not drive it too much before you have it checked out as a bad bearing ... Read More...

2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP!

Written by: pigeonlover on Jul 29, 2009 07:27 AM

First of all, I'm a 51 year old female psychiatric RN who does not know much about cars. Psych meds yes/automobiles, no. My cars are purchased brand new, I hang on to them for a long time, get regular maintenance, oil changes, and parts replaced when the record books say they need to be or if needed, and are driven well. I've always driven manual transmitions and feel ... Read More...

2003 1.8T audi a4

Written by: jmichaelf on Jul 05, 2009 07:50 PM

I have just bought a this car a couple days ago, and my car is kind of jumpy when I slow down. Is this normal? Read More...

Help with Purchase - BMW 328 ix or A4 2.0

Help with Purchase - BMW 328 ix or A4 2.0

Written by: montrota on Jun 12, 2009 07:38 AM

I had a 2003 Audi 1.8T which I loved. Recently hit by a drunk driver and my car was totaled. May end up buying newer version of the same thing I had, but of course part of me thinks I should try something new. Considering the BMW 328ix. Test drove both and like them. I thought the BMW felt a little smaller in the driver's seat - does this seem accurate? I live in snowy climate ... Read More...

Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair

2003 A4 CVT

Written by: gator1111 on Jun 01, 2009 02:39 PM

I need help. My transmission needs replacement. I have am the original owner and have maintained the car, more so than anyone else I know. The car was wonderful for 5 1/2 years and the last six months have been hell. Since then, all four coils and plugs have been replaced, the coils, one by one going bad. I've had the rack and pinion replaced, the motor mount replaced ... Read More...