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    Haldex clutch oil sludge

    Thank you for posting the link. Much appreciated
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    Haldex clutch oil sludge

    Today it cost 200 pounds to clean the sludge out and top up with new oil.
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    Haldex clutch oil sludge

    Im pretty sure the pump is faulty as they already had ordered in the new pump but they didnt want to install today as they were concered about the black oil sludge ruining a new pump. They emptied all the oil out and cleaned as much as they could around the filter etc and advised to run 500miles...
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    Haldex clutch oil sludge

    Thank you for your help Hamza_Irfan The car has done 37000 miles, I bought the car from main dealer just over a year ago, they said they changed the haldex oil back then but obviously I cant prove this, this time I took my car to independent audi workshop. Do you think when I come to change...
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    Haldex clutch oil sludge

    A3 2.0 tdi 185 2014 Hi all, just had my car into the audi garage because there was a fault code on the haldex pump not working correctly which made the front wheels spin and not engage the 4wd. On removing the pump the techs found that the oil was very thick and sludge like, the pump itself...
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    The injector loom shouldv'e been replaced when they done the injector recall back 3 years ago. I will double check with Audi tomorrow. Thx
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    The vagcom fault codes listed parking aid, dash, airbag, dash, air condintioning maybe from the first time i broke down and i cranked the engine until battery went flat. Today fault codes listed injectors and boost pressure control limit. The AA guy showed me the reason as to why the boost...
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    The AA recovery just plugged his machine into my car.
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    Hi, just thought i would take my car for a short drive before it goes in the garage tomorrow and once again its broken down. This time different things happened again. 1. Glow plug light flashing 2. Car went into limp mode( couldnt drive over 30mph 3. Pulled over and the engine stalled and...
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    Yes i feel totally gutted. :(
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    I appreciate any help as my knowledge on cars is extremely low. The garage has given up on finding the problem and basically told me maybe i would be better part exchanging the car for something else. This Thursday its booked into another garage who work on Audi cars, i hope they consider...
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    The garage didnt mention anything about the battery to me. Could these fault codes regarding the battery be when the engine cut out and I tried to start the car many times until the battery went completely flat. Today I paid the garage 1000 pounds after them having the car for 5 weeks! I...
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    Thanks for your reply. I changed the battery about 2 years ago and its been fine, as far as im aware the battery is all okay.
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    A3 2.0 tdi 170bhp 2007 cutting out!!

    I got my car back today from the garage but the fault of it stalling is still happening. I have the fault codes now
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    Audi Mechanic recommendations, south east?

    Thank you alI, contacted Chris Adams.