Audi specialist or technician wanted for ECU issue.

NoobTech

NoobTech

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Been charged lots of money for a fault found in my 1.4 ECU because of a short-circuit from one of the ignition coils ?
Any input is greatly appreciated.

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Hi Noobtech. Not sure how anyone can help with your stated issue.

Has the issue been resolved and have you paid for the work done but your not happy about the cost?

If you don't hold back with the details I m sure someone can offer something.
 
NoobTech said:
Been charged lots of money for a fault found in my 1.4 ECU because of a short-circuit from one of the ignition coils ?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Was this work carried out by an Audi dealer or an independent VAG specialist, or did you just use a non-specific local garage?

Audi dealers and VAG specialists have the appropriate software to aid diagnosis of the fault from the outset.

Any garage you use should provide you with an estimate before starting any significant work.
 
steve_c said:
Was this work carried out by an Audi dealer or an independent VAG specialist, or did you just use a non-specific local garage?

Audi dealers and VAG specialists have the appropriate software to aid diagnosis of the fault from the outset.

Any garage you use should provide you with an estimate before starting any significant work.
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A VAG specialist who diagnosed the throttle body defect and quoted me 700£ and me saying that's a bit dear but if that is going to fixed it , I accept.
Next day phoned me anfd said that after in depth check the ECU is in short-circuit and quoted me another 800£ for a new one. No other options I was the one suggesting other ways ...
He continually being vague when I kept asking details about fault codes and other ways to solve the issue without forking more than 1500£ ... At the moment bill is not paid and don't know how to proceed ...

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Vague - walk away.

Try someone like WOM who know what they are doing and wont charge for speculative work
 
NoobTech said:
To late now... Car is in his yard and I'll have to pay him ...
What's a WOM ?
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It seems to me you accepted the estimate of £700 for the initial work and gave the go ahead therefore you have no choice but pay this. This is just a layman's common sense opinion, you may want to obtain professional opinion, for example are you a member of the the AA, RAC? I will not comment on the figure of £700 without full details.

If you have not given the go ahead and presumably the work not carried out for the £800 ECU work I would pay the £700 and reclaim the car, trailering to get it out if necessary. While £800 would not surprise me if a new ECU was to be bought from Audi, I would consider buying a used ECU probably < £100 and minutes to fit, but of course many garages will not fit used parts.

If you did not give the go ahead for the ECU work and it was undertaken consult professional opinion.

To answer your question on WOM..


I am not sure if this thread is appropriate even though I have replied, being a matter bewteen you and the garage.

Andy
 
Andrew said:
It seems to me you accepted the estimate of £700 for the initial work and gave the go ahead therefore you have no choice but pay this. This is just a layman's common sense opinion, you may want to obtain professional opinion, for example are you a member of the the AA, RAC? I will not comment on the figure of £700 without full details.

If you have not given the go ahead and presumably the work not carried out for the £800 ECU work I would pay the £700 and reclaim the car, trailering to get it out if necessary. While £800 would not surprise me if a new ECU was to be bought from Audi, I would consider buying a used ECU probably < £100 and minutes to fit, but of course many garages will not fit used parts.

If you did not give the go ahead for the ECU work and it was undertaken consult professional opinion.

To answer your question on WOM..


I am not sure if this thread is appropriate even though I have replied, being a matter bewteen you and the garage.

Andy
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Hello and thank you for your input.
I did accept the estimate because the way he presented it, as solved. After he replace the part , realised / discovered that that's not the fault, but the ECU, which he just told me is not responding in anyway . Dont know how he managed to diagnose everything else ...
I was driving back home when car suddenly died with EML flashing and dashboard beeping.
I'm thinking , on getting the ECU and send it to a specialised business to be diagnosed and repaired.
If the garage your going has SPECIALIST OR DOCTOR in their presentation , don't. Will save you money ... I Learn it the hard way. Twice.

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Hello
just for info I also have an issue with my engine ECU on my FSI. My mechanic wants to send the ECU to a specialist to diagnose and if faulty fix. The fix would cost me £275+vat +P&P.
The fault I have is there is no voltage coming from the ECU to the EGR valve.
Just my 2 cents.
Hope I am not upsetting anyone.
Cheers.
 
Captain059 said:
Hello
just for info I also have an issue with my engine ECU on my FSI. My mechanic wants to send the ECU to a specialist to diagnose and if faulty fix. The fix would cost me £275+vat +P&P.
The fault I have is there is no voltage coming from the ECU to the EGR valve.
Just my 2 cents.
Hope I am not upsetting anyone.
Cheers.
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The ECU repair specialist I'm going to use, is called ECUtesting.com . Have a look.

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You can fairly easily pickup a 2nd hand ECU for under 50 pounds - and a few in here who could pair with the car or at least remove immobiliser to allow the car to start and drive.

The only ECU I know of in the A2 lineup that commands higher prices is the ATL / TDI90 due to the rarity factor of the car. I had to pay almost £100 for it last year from Germany.

I guess guys you have trust in what your mechanic is telling you. I've been there and worn the T-shirt but no more. I only trust a few businesses and individuals with the A2 as its not well known by most, and the market is full of businesses who talk a good game but deliver nothing at high cost to individuals.

Sorry if this sounds cynical but alas over 3 years of owning my A2 this is my personal experience.
 
Worst case, I have this complete kit available for £50....two keys, ecu, door lock and ignition barrel and clocks
 

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I bow to your superior knowledge Sarge(hence your name)...
Thanks from me and noob for not letting this happen!
On the other hand, it's available for anybody who it would suit....
 
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