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12th August 2019, 03:15 PM
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Audi A8 2.8 running issue
Hi all,
Have had my A8 since May, and in that time have covered 2340 trouble free miles. That ended today however: the car started well enough and I drove it a couple of miles. I went to pull away from some traffic lights, and the engine stalled. So I put it in neutral, restarted it and it crept, but was unresponsive to throttle inputs. I pulled up to the side of the road and turned the engine off and restarted it. The EML, ABS and EPC lights were on. Also idel was erratic, jumping between 800 and 1200 rpm. The throttle would let the engine gently rev to 2k, but not past - this was only in neutral, in gear it was idle only. Anyway, I managed to limp home at 10 mph using creep, I had to stop a few times, and when putting in D, it would do so with a bang. Pulled in my drive, turned it off, turned it on again, and all the dash lights were out, and idled and revved fine! Took for a very quick test drive and it was faultless - moved in to D smoothly. I know it needs diagnosing; but is anyone familiar with this? Very annoyed as I was planning on going to Europe this week; am happy that it decided to happen now though.. 
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12th August 2019, 05:34 PM
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I would check for possible water ingress into the electronics box area (as I call it) under the bonnet. It's up on the right-hand passenger's side next to the firewall and has an easily-removable cover. This may be different on a 2.8 to the 4.2 though that I have. On my car, the ABS box was I think the lowest one, and then my gearbox TCU sits above it. Bearing in mind the recent rainy weather, I suspect that this area might be full of water. It's certainly worth checking.
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2010 B8 S5 Sportback quattro 3.0 Supercharged in Sprint Blue (current girlfriend) 2000 D2 A8L quattro 4.2 in Audi silver (my ex-girlfriend) 
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#3
12th August 2019, 06:24 PM
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Hi, yes good shout. I did suspect the rain might have had something to do with it.
I did just look under the cover and it looks dry. I'd like to replace these seal though, just to ensure it stays watertight. I'll have to get it plugged in.
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#4
12th August 2019, 06:49 PM
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I'd also check your battery and alternator condition and check that the battery terminals are making good contact.
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Mark ------------------------------------------------------ 2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl ------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ Cars Owned: The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present) (Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability) The Audi Era: '97 A8 4.2 (Ming Blue) --> '96 A8 4.2 QS (Dark Green) --> '02 FE S8 (present) The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust
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12th August 2019, 07:08 PM
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Will do. Where is the battery located on these, is it under the rear seat?
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12th August 2019, 07:57 PM
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Quote:
Found a photo of the compartment: https://i.imgur.com/ghwxtx5.jpg
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Mark ------------------------------------------------------ 2002 FE S8 Ebony Black Pearl ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Cars Owned: The Tesla Era: 2020 Model S Performance Ludicrous+ (present) (Black, with all black premium interior and carbon fibre décor, 21" sonic carbon twin turbine wheels and FSD capability) The Audi Era: '97 A8 4.2 (Ming Blue) --> '96 A8 4.2 QS (Dark Green) --> '02 FE S8 (present) The Citroen Era: '84 BX 1.6 RS --> '89 BX 1.9 DTR Turbo --> '94 XM 2.0L Turbo --> '96 XM 2.0L Turbo Exclusive --> '00 Xantia Activa 2.0L Turbo The Banger Era: '76 1.2L Lada VAZ-2101 (Ruski Fiat 124) --> '80 1.7L Morris Ital HL, finished in Ermine White and Rust Last edited by moltuae; 12th August 2019 at 07:59 PM.
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