redcliff:


Naija used passat i would not advice you to buy because most nigerians (i mean 95%) dont know how to take care of passat models from 2003-till date. If you dont know the history of the car and how the owner had it, do not buy!

jonnyp:
hmmm.I am in love with volks product..so sir what dou think I can do if I finally decide to buy it...cause I know 90-95percent of them are sold cause of problem...

redcliff:


Scan it with a VAG scanner.take a trusted volks or audi mechanic there. If you are in lagos there is on called abiodun at gbagada

Luckki1001:


Good afternoon, my people.

I am new to this Volkswagen forum, and will like to know if anyone knows of any very reliable Volkswagen mech around that Gbagada-Ketu axis.

@Redcliff, please, this your Abiodun guy, can you share his contact here biko? Either his own or any other reliable mech around, pls. I urgently need to effect some repairs ASAP. Thanks.

redcliff:


08029408126....good luck

Luckki1001:


Thanks, my oga at the top. Really appreciate this.

Lastly (no vex for your boy biko ), I noticed from your profile that you were dealing in ATF at one point. Abeg, do you know of the recommended transmission oil for a Golf 4 or any other ATF that is equally good, as well as the current price? Do you still deal in it or if you know the contact of anyone or where I can source for it, will be really grateful. Once again, apologies for the wahala. No vex, sir

redcliff:


What year of Golf?

Luckki1001:


Really cannot tell the year as I can't find it in the usual spots where it is supposed to be. All I know is that it is a Golf 4 1.6SR auto tranny. Sorry I can't provide more info

redcliff:


I may not be able to help you then as i would not be specific with my answer which may be right

Hello all!

I'm dedicating this thread to owners of Audi and Volkswagen models. There would appear to be a gap in the Nigerian Auto Industry, with regards to correct repair, diagnosis, service and general maintenance of these cars. I would like to try addressing these issues, as much as I can remotely, from a distance. I don't promise to always get it right, I can but try. Of course, the more details you give, the better.

Please use the format as shown below:

01) Make.
02) Model.
03) Engine size.
04) Transmission type.
05) Model year.
06) Spec (Euro or US).
07) Drive configuration.

As an example, here is how my details will be posted:

01) Audi.
02) S8.
03) 4,2L V8 32V.
04 5-Speed Tiptronic.
05) 2002.
06) Euro
07) Permanent AWD.

Then give as much detail as possible with regards the issues, if any. Examples shown below:

01) Car difficult to start when hot.
02) Car difficult to start when cold.
03) Car does not start at all (engine cranks, but doesn't fire).
04) Car does not start at all (engine does not crank at all).
05) Car starts, but doesn't idle (needs constant gas pedal pressed).
06) Car starts and runs, but jerks in motion, fuel consumption seems higher than normal.
07) Car starts and runs, but jerks in motion, fuel consumption appears normal.
08) Car doesn't start after long drive, but will start as normal after cooling for over an hour and above.
09) Car starts and drives as normal, but becomes sluggish and jerky once warm.
10) Engine has knock and rattle, gets worse under load (driving).
11) Engine has knock and rattle at idle, less under load (driving).
12) Engine died whilst driving. Noise before it stopped, does not sound normal cranking, or doesn't crank at all.
13) Engine idles lumpy (misfire evident).
14) Check Engine Light illuminated.
15) Fuel consumption has increased,  car appears to run and drive as normal.
16) Coolant level keeps dropping, no over heating.
17) Coolant level keeps dropping, engine overheating.
18) Coolant level normal, engine overheating.
19) Black smoke from exhaust.
20) Blue smoke from exhaust, engine performance appears normal.
21) Blue smoke from exhaust, marked drop in engine performance.
22) Grey smoke (steam) from exhaust.
23) Oil in coolant reservoir.
24) Coolant / water (sludge) in oil, evident on dipstick and inside of oil filler cap.
25) Auto transmission doesn't change gear, stays in one gear. Gear shift indicator on dash (PRNDS, PRND etc) all illuminated.
26) Auto transmission doesn't engage reverse, all forward gears okay. Gear shift indicator on dash (PRNDS, PRND etc) all illuminated.
27) Auto transmission loses drive once warm. Gear shift indicator on dash (PRNDS, PRND etc) NOT illuminated.
28) Auto transmission slips in all gears, engine revs high, road speed doesn't match. Gear shift indicator on dash (PRNDS, PRND etc) all illuminated.
29) Manual transmission noisy (noise increases with road speed).
30) Manual transmission slips out of gear (more so when braking).
31) Manual transmission crunches when selecting gears.
32) Manual transmission difficult to select individual gears.
33) Manual transmission impossible to select individual gears.
34) Manual transmission impossible to select ANY gears.
35) Clutch pedal soft, will not return to rest position.
36) Clutch pedal stiff, gear selection difficult.
37) Brake pedal spongy, car difficult to stop.
38) Brake pedal has excessive travel before car stops.
39) Grinding noise when applying brakes from speed.
40) Vibration when applying brakes from speed.
41) Car pulls to one side during sudden sharp (emergency) braking.
42) Knocking from front of car over bumps or rough roads.
43) Knocking from rear of car over bumps or rough roads.
44) Car has excessive "bounce" even over moderate bumps.
45) Car appears lower on one side, even when parked on level ground.
46) Droning noise from wheel area, worse when turning corners.
47) Droning noise from wheel area, less when turning corners.
48) Clicking noise from front wheel, worse when turning corners.
49) Vibration from steering wheel at certain speeds.
50) Aircon blows warm air.
51) Aircon blows cold air, but not from vents.
52) External lights don't work.
53) Cruise control doesn't operate.
54) ABS warning light is on.
55) Airbag warning light is on.
56) Battery keeps going flat, battery warning light illuminated.
57) Battery keeps going flat, battery warning light NOT illuminated.
58) Alarm sounds randomly.
59) Remote key does not work.
60) Central locking does not work.
61) Electric window does not work.
62) Electric mirror does not work.
63) Electric sunroof does not work.
64) Horn does not work, or has random operation.
65) One or more doors fails to unlock.
66) Door open warning on dash illuminated, despite all doors being shut.
67) Hood open warning on dash illuminated, despite hood being shut.
68) Trunk open warning on das illuminated, despite trunk being shut.
69) Poor radio reception.
70) Audio volume adjusts itself randomly.
71) Digital central display on dash dim, worse when warm.
72) Digital central display on dash has broken / missing pixels.
73) Wiper operation very slow, even on high setting.
74) Wiper fuse constantly burns out.
75) Wipes don't operate.
76) Key warning lamp on dash flashing, difficult to start car.
77) Key warning lamp on dash flashing, impossible to start car.
78) Key warning lamp on dash flashing, engine starts, then dies after approximately 2 seconds.
79) Fuel pump noisy (buzzing from trunk / rear).
80) Speedo does not work.
81) Speedo works intermittently.
82) Speedo / dash not illuminated with lights on.
83) No communication with diagnostic equipment via OBD II port.

Jashuston:
Siena, I've become a big fan of this thread. I'm having problems with my 2001 audi a6 2.7 quattro. The car has 178000 miles on it. The cel is on, however there have never been any red indicator lights. Recently after a short trip the car would not start. The engine cranks but won't start. Sprayed some carb cleaner into the intake, it started then died.

Previous to this the oil pressure sensor light flickered on and off a few times. It would then show a loss of oil pressure briefly then recover.

I used the obd scanner and it gave 3 codes p1475, p0421, and p0431. I have absolutely no idea what those mean but I'm fairly certain none of those are good.

In addition, the car during the summer runs hotter than normal no matter what. It routinely goes one notch past the center mark with the ac on. I hear fans whirring but they don't appear to help. The engine seems strong, but if you step on the had, the rpm meter spikes but the car doesn't accelerate . It hesitates then speeds up.

Lastly, there is a hose connected to nothing. It must have some purpose. Not any obvious places to connect it too. I've attached a pic of the mystery hose.

I love the car but I'm ready to send it over a cliff. I'm a mechanical idiot but I can follow directions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. One more thing, I'm beginning to suspect my local mechanic is a bigger idiot than I.

For a compatible diagnostic scanner for VAG models, you're looking £30 - £45.

Service manual, there are free downloads. Look here: http://www.filestube.com/e/elsa+audi

Or simply Google Elsa Windows Audi, and take your pick.

Alhajimuse:
hello... I own an a6 2.7t quattro too, found the solution to the mystery hose?
Just in case, share experiences on faults and solution... God save us from half baked naija mechanics
09023284899

menstrualpad:

Have you been added?

famoustee:
I av a Audi a6. 2.8L,4wdrive from canada. But my gear bring out oil if am moveing it I don't knw wat to do, sho I go for new gear? Pls.

peteofi:
I have a 2006 vw Passat FSI 2.0T. Now where do I begin? The car starts smoothly, and idles very well, but when in motion it just stalls and goes off. Then it is difficult to start. It is an auto transmission I must add. I have tried everything. Please I really appreciate any input.

peteofi:
I have a 2006 vw Passat FSI 2.0T. Now where do I begin? The car starts smoothly, and idles very well, but when in motion it just stalls and goes off. Then it is difficult to start. It is an auto transmission I must add. I have tried everything. Please I really appreciate any input.