Chrisavant
Registered User
Hi guys,
Can anyone advise on this problem. My 2.5TDi Multitronic is jerky at low speed just after moving off. At about 25 - 40 mph it again slightly jerks and squawks like a parrot. I feared Multitronic problems (as this was replaced 20,000 miles ago), but Audi have diagnosed that the turbo is effectively giving full boost all the time because the wastegate is not operating over its full range. So the poor old Multitronic is getting too much torque at too low revs, causing the clutches to slip and making squawking noise. If I drive in manual and make it rev a bit, the problem goes.
Audi want an arm and leg to fix it. They say that the problem is caused by internal parts for the wastegate, and a new turbo is the only answer. They say that the manifolds will also require replacement because they start to flake internally, and this quickly ruins new turbos.
I have had this car from new, and it has done a high mileage (185,000) but runs like a dream and still doesn't use any oil between approx 18,000 mile services. It seems a shame to scrap an otherwise lovely car, which is in excellent condition.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Best regards, Chrisavant.
Can anyone advise on this problem. My 2.5TDi Multitronic is jerky at low speed just after moving off. At about 25 - 40 mph it again slightly jerks and squawks like a parrot. I feared Multitronic problems (as this was replaced 20,000 miles ago), but Audi have diagnosed that the turbo is effectively giving full boost all the time because the wastegate is not operating over its full range. So the poor old Multitronic is getting too much torque at too low revs, causing the clutches to slip and making squawking noise. If I drive in manual and make it rev a bit, the problem goes.
Audi want an arm and leg to fix it. They say that the problem is caused by internal parts for the wastegate, and a new turbo is the only answer. They say that the manifolds will also require replacement because they start to flake internally, and this quickly ruins new turbos.
I have had this car from new, and it has done a high mileage (185,000) but runs like a dream and still doesn't use any oil between approx 18,000 mile services. It seems a shame to scrap an otherwise lovely car, which is in excellent condition.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Best regards, Chrisavant.