Traction & ABS lights illuminate when Haldex engages

pilla · Aug 3, 2018

Hi guys, having more issues with the S3 - Had to limp 20 miles home on 3 cylinders on Wednesday, have sorted that issue now, but its still registering a misfire on cylinder 1, i think the cylinder shut down for whatever reason. I Do still have a cyl 1 misfire code and also a camshaft over advancement code and a sligt misfire blow 1500rpm, but car goes well - However, another fault has arisen, If im launching the car to a quick getaway, and the haldex must engage, I get the traction/abs/handbrake light all light up and stay lit until i cycle the ignition, No codes showing for this fault, (not on the cheapo reader anyway)

Any ideas!

Thanks in advance. Pilla.

Daveyonthemove · Aug 3, 2018

If you have a misfire, camshaft error and issue with Cyl 1, why the hell are you doing 'quick getaways' in it?
Get it looked at before you ruin it.

ch1z64 · Aug 3, 2018

pilla said:
Hi guys, having more issues with the S3 - Had to limp 20 miles home on 3 cylinders on Wednesday, have sorted that issue now, but its still registering a misfire on cylinder 1, i think the cylinder shut down for whatever reason. I Do still have a cyl 1 misfire code and also a camshaft over advancement code and a sligt misfire blow 1500rpm, but car goes well - However, another fault has arisen, If im launching the car to a quick getaway, and the haldex must engage, I get the traction/abs/handbrake light all light up and stay lit until i cycle the ignition, No codes showing for this fault, (not on the cheapo reader anyway)

Any ideas! Thanks in advance. Pilla.

In reply to why ur getting all these lights, your cars wheels are slipping as it is trying to get traction not a good practice mate as u can cause urself a load off grief as you are starting to find out :thumbs up:

leshkin · Aug 3, 2018

Basic OBD readers don't support all canbus modules. For that you need an Audi dealer, VCDS or OBDeleven. You are likely having some form of haldex/abs failure and there will be codes stored there that you can't see.

I'd also agree with previous coments, get your car checked by someone who knows what they are doing before launching it if you want to avoid costly repairs later.

mechanic69 · Aug 3, 2018

pilla said:
Hi guys, having more issues with the S3 - Had to limp 20 miles home on 3 cylinders on Wednesday, have sorted that issue now, but its still registering a misfire on cylinder 1, i think the cylinder shut down for whatever reason. I Do still have a cyl 1 misfire code and also a camshaft over advancement code and a sligt misfire blow 1500rpm, but car goes well - However, another fault has arisen, If im launching the car to a quick getaway, and the haldex must engage, I get the traction/abs/handbrake light all light up and stay lit until i cycle the ignition, No codes showing for this fault, (not on the cheapo reader anyway)

Any ideas! Thanks in advance. Pilla.

Sounds like a cam timing chain issue is there a rattling noise on the right side of the engine?

Also sounds like the haldex pump has given up, would need to change pump filter and oil and all will be good again

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pilla · Aug 3, 2018

mechanic69 said:
Sounds like a cam timing chain issue is there a rattling noise on the right side of the engine?

Also sounds like the haldex pump has given up, would need to change pump filter and oil and all will be good again

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I have just had the stethoscope on the right side of the engine, there is a noise coming from that area, only when coming off the throttle at idle, very low revs, its not there during driving or anywhere else in the rev range. Its most notable at the thin square shaped end plate, there is also an oil leak from there. Thanks for the sound advice, the Haldex issue can wait, what do you recommend i do, remove the cover and inspect it, and is it ok to use? Cheers.

mechanic69 · Aug 3, 2018

The cam chain is on the right side next to the battery, I would look at videos of the noise to see if that is you problem. If the cams misalign it’s valves and pistons meeting and game over for the engine so I would be very cautious.

The haldex is relatively cheap around 300 quid if you do it yourself, that’s pump oil and filter a garage shouldn’t charge much more than a 100 to fix it. If you don’t just means you got two wheel drive and a lot of scary wheel spin

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pilla · Aug 3, 2018

mechanic69 said:
The cam chain is on the right side next to the battery, I would look at videos of the noise to see if that is you problem. If the cams misalign it’s valves and pistons meeting and game over for the engine so I would be very cautious.

The haldex is relatively cheap around 300 quid if you do it yourself, that’s pump oil and filter a garage shouldn’t charge much more than a 100 to fix it. If you don’t just means you got two wheel drive and a lot of scary wheel spin

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Hiya. The haldex is certainly working still. There is no wheelspin under acceleration. Even in damp conditions.

What i have noticed this evening. Is the noise from the camchain area only happens when the engine is cold and also right after startup on a warm engine. It seems to me that it subsides when the oil gets up and about. Because once driving, it does not make the noise anymore.

pilla · Aug 4, 2018

mechanic69 said:
The cam chain is on the right side next to the battery, I would look at videos of the noise to see if that is you problem. If the cams misalign it’s valves and pistons meeting and game over for the engine so I would be very cautious.

The haldex is relatively cheap around 300 quid if you do it yourself, that’s pump oil and filter a garage shouldn’t charge much more than a 100 to fix it. If you don’t just means you got two wheel drive and a lot of scary wheel spin

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Hi mate, i have got the camchain exposed, Im going to start a new thread, if you wouldnt mind having a look and letting me know what you think. Thanks.

pilla · Feb 16, 2019

Daveyonthemove said:
If you have a misfire, camshaft error and issue with Cyl 1, why the hell are you doing 'quick getaways' in it?
Get it looked at before you ruin it.

Quick getaways and a quicker sale. Will stick to the old models with less "electronics"

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