Does My Warranty Cover This?

[GEN XER]

I have four faults, two I know are covered but the other two may not be. P0441 EVAP incorrect flow and P1453 Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1: Open or short to plus.

[GEN XER]

BTW I have the Platinum Fidelity Warranty.

[DHall1]

all covered.

egt sensors should be replaced when the engine comes out.

You should even consider changing the O2 sensors while its out. Even if you have to pay for them. You dont want them going bad 2 months after the fidelity runs out.


BTW I have the Platinum Fidelity Warranty.

[GEN XER]

all covered.

egt sensors should be replaced when the engine comes out.

You should even consider changing the O2 sensors while its out. Even if you have to pay for them. You dont want them going bad 2 months after the fidelity runs out.

I am having the 75K mile service done with the trans replacement. I may as well change the O2 sensors too.

[DHall1]

Did they roll out the red carpet for you again?

That dealer is making a fortune on your car.

:hahahehe:


I am having the 75K mile service done with the trans replacement. I may as well change the O2 sensors too.

[GEN XER]

Did they roll out the red carpet for you again?

That dealer is making a fortune on your car.

:hahahehe:

Its not a dealer its HB Motorworks in Chesapeake Va. The Audi tech is Paul and he is a former Dealer Tech who just couldn't take working at dealers anymore.

[DHall1]

Even better.




Its not a dealer its HB Motorworks in Chesapeake Va. The Audi tech is Paul and he is a former Dealer Tech who just couldn't take working at dealers anymore.

[LIRS6]

I have four faults, two I know are covered but the other two may not be. P0441 EVAP incorrect flow and P1453 Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1: Open or short to plus.

My car is at the dealer with Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1: Open or short to plus and Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 2: Open or short to plus. Also purge valve leak. I too have Fidelity Pure Platinum Warranty. Will post tmrrw a confirmation of coverage (or not).

[GEN XER]

Even better.

You know me Dave,

I just don't care for dealers. Paul is also a fabricator, he is really good. Ill take pics of some of his work the next time I'm at the shop.

[rle55]

just curious...so you can bring your car to any shop to get something done?( i have a fidelity platinum extended warranty)

[LIRS6]

My car is at the dealer with Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1: Open or short to plus and Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 2: Open or short to plus. Also purge valve leak. I too have Fidelity Pure Platinum Warranty. Will post tmrrw a confirmation of coverage (or not).

Dealer just advised that Fidelity will send inspector out to see my vehicle prior approval - is this typical ($2k work)?

[GEN XER]

just curious...so you can bring your car to any shop to get something done?( i have a fidelity platinum extended warranty)

Yes and if you find a shop with good techs I would. This is not the CPO warranty which is dealer specific. If the shop is not set up to do dealer work I would move on.


Dealer just advised that Fidelity will send inspector out to see my vehicle prior approval - is this typical ($2k work)?

Yes, the adjuster has to come out to verify what the shop reports is wrong. Saves them money on bogus claims. This is where the relationship between the adjuster and the shop becomes very important.

[GEN XER]

I have four faults, two I know are covered but the other two may not be. P0441 EVAP incorrect flow and P1453 Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1: Open or short to plus.

The adjuster came back out today and verified these two faults as well. its all covered. The trans will be here next Wed. :mech:

[LIRS6]

Dealer just advised that Fidelity will send inspector out to see my vehicle prior approval - is this typical ($2k work)?

Inspection took place, all work approved (Fidelity Pure Platinum). Car should be ready tmrrw. Dealer had given me A4 as loaner .. nice car but my head hurts from smacking sunroof due soft suspension.
:w:

[GEN XER]

Trans showed up today. Other parts are in as well. Work has commenced. Check the New Tranny Thread for Pics.

[DHall1]

Thanks for the pics Willie. Looks like fun.

[GEN XER]

I have condensation in my drivers side headlight. Is this covered?

[droogie5]

That was a joke, right?

[GEN XER]

No. I was hoping it did. If not then what is the solution

[droogie5]

1) Remove brake fluid (yellow) cap behind headlight housing.

2) Pull black plastic shroud that covers brake fluid reservoir straight up, it will take a little effort. This will give you a tiny bit more room to work.

3) Locate the two spring steel bale wires that hold the black plastic back of headlight housing onto the lens housing. Release (pivot) them from their stops, they come loose pretty easily, use a slot screwdriver if you need to, space is tight.

4) Push black plastic housing away from lens housing to open a gap.

5) You'll see the backs of the bulbs and wires in there. Steal wife's blow dryer (or use your own if you're a beemer driver.) Position blow dryer to blow hot air into gap.

6) Open a beer or three. You'll be idle for the next hour or so. Let hot air blow into the gap until you don't see any droplets on the lens. (1/2 hour?) Then let it blow for another 15 minutes. Let the whole thing cool for another half an hour.

6) Put it back together. Problem solved.

I literally JUST went through this today. I got my RS6 three days ago (the Avus silver low mile car from Cali, it is SO clean...) I started the updates (19" S5 wheels, LED tails, LED license plate bulbs, iPhone adaptor... and 6000k xenon bulbs ((look great, a nice blue vs. the stock yellow-ish.)) But I failed to put the back of the headlight on snug, went through the car wash, and... two hours later mist in the headlight. Bad shit, that. But the blow-dryer technique fixed it right up. I'm sure the stealership would charge $400 for the same.

[DonS]

Why not replace a headlight under warranty? It shouldn't have condensation and it will impact the performance of the headlight. You could even say the lower output and dazzle affect could be dangerous!

I had a Chrysler Conquest (aka Mitsubishi Starion) that had about a dozen fog lights replaced uder warranty and extended warranty due to condensation. I think the dealer wanted some extra labor $$$ because I wasn't asking to have them repaired. The funny thing is that they never tried to figure out why they were getting wet inside. Maybe there was an missing or dislodged air deflector. They must not have wanted to stop their money train...

Anyway, maybe there is a significant cause for the condensation in your headlight and the cause and the headlight could be a warranty claim. Or maybe the bulb is a little loose allowing some moisture in and the hairdryer and tight reinstall of the bulb will cure it all!

[GEN XER]

Thanks for the comments. I am taking it back to the shop where they changed the Trans as they had all this taken apart and probably dislodged the headlight in the process. I will recommend the hairdryer method as a fix for drying the lens.

[ben916]

...I got my RS6 three days ago (the Avus silver low mile car from Cali..

Is this the one from Eureka, CA at 18,000 miles or so?
They wanted $42k?

If so, this is the one from the thread "Price keeps dropping" or something like that...

[droogie5]

Is this the one from Eureka, CA at 18,000 miles or so?
They wanted $42k?

If so, this is the one from the thread "Price keeps dropping" or something like that...

No, the folks in Eureka were stuck at 42k, wasn't going to pay that.

My car was the one in Santa Barbera, 34k miles. Aggressively maintained, DRC and timing belt just done. Never really had any problems of any kind in the maintenance history.

Sooo loving it. :rs6kiss:

One of the coolest things about driving it is it's invisible to the average schmo, and a rock star to car guys.

Already stepped on an S5, Mustang GT, an e39 M3 with mods and like six different fart-can civics... in the first three days.

:rs6kiss:

[GEN XER]

I have condensation in my drivers side headlight. Is this covered?

The Headlights are covered under the Fidelity Gold plan. It is simpler to just get a new headlight.

[vangelis]

The Headlights are covered under the Fidelity Gold plan. It is simpler to just get a new headlight.

I don't have warranty, but I start face a problem also with right headlight and when I contact the dealer they told me that is a one piece part and there is no repair kit (seals, cover) for that one. I have to go for a brand new one which cost $1150USD!!!!! The problem is when I go for car washing, little bit of water appear inside with foggy cover. Any idea guys how can i get this sorted out!!

[GEN XER]

Man $1150, now I know I'm glad I got the warranty. The fog probably had a bad seal and high pressure water gets right by it.

[DHall1]

Congrats, sounds like the low mileage cars are getting snapped up. Post up some pics and start a thread.

Your statement about invisible and rock star status among car guys is so funny. You could not be more correct.

:rs6kiss:


No, the folks in Eureka were stuck at 42k, wasn't going to pay that.

My car was the one in Santa Barbera, 34k miles. Aggressively maintained, DRC and timing belt just done. Never really had any problems of any kind in the maintenance history.

Sooo loving it. :rs6kiss:

One of the coolest things about driving it is it's invisible to the average schmo, and a rock star to car guys.

Already stepped on an S5, Mustang GT, an e39 M3 with mods and like six different fart-can civics... in the first three days.

:rs6kiss:

[vangelis]

Man $1150, now I know I'm glad I got the warranty. The fog probably had a bad seal and high pressure water gets right by it.

Yes, exactly that is the issue. but is there anyway to get a new seals or cover instead of replacing whole headlight just becuase of damaged seal!! does not make sense!

[GEN XER]

I dont know of a way to re-seal the lense but I think there is a way.

[Spidercat]

Wait one...
There is a way. Let me do a little zen recall and digging to find the write up. Here are the pix, though, so I know it can be done (99% sure that C5 A6 4.2 headlights are the same as RS6). This guy blacked out his inner reflectors and changed the projectors:



http://rs6.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9115&stc=1&d=1263891237

http://rs6.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9116&stc=1&d=1263891237

http://rs6.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9118&stc=1&d=1263891465
Gratuitious shot w/lambo wheels:
http://rs6.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9117&stc=1&d=1263891237

[GEN XER]

1) Remove brake fluid (yellow) cap behind headlight housing.

2) Pull black plastic shroud that covers brake fluid reservoir straight up, it will take a little effort. This will give you a tiny bit more room to work.

3) Locate the two spring steel bale wires that hold the black plastic back of headlight housing onto the lens housing. Release (pivot) them from their stops, they come loose pretty easily, use a slot screwdriver if you need to, space is tight.

4) Push black plastic housing away from lens housing to open a gap.

5) You'll see the backs of the bulbs and wires in there. Steal wife's blow dryer (or use your own if you're a beemer driver.) Position blow dryer to blow hot air into gap.

6) Open a beer or three. You'll be idle for the next hour or so. Let hot air blow into the gap until you don't see any droplets on the lens. (1/2 hour?) Then let it blow for another 15 minutes. Let the whole thing cool for another half an hour.

6) Put it back together. Problem solved.

I literally JUST went through this today. I got my RS6 three days ago (the Avus silver low mile car from Cali, it is SO clean...) I started the updates (19" S5 wheels, LED tails, LED license plate bulbs, iPhone adaptor... and 6000k xenon bulbs ((look great, a nice blue vs. the stock yellow-ish.)) But I failed to put the back of the headlight on snug, went through the car wash, and... two hours later mist in the headlight. Bad shit, that. But the blow-dryer technique fixed it right up. I'm sure the stealership would charge $400 for the same.

This technique has been employed. I was so embarrassed to find one of the steel clamps on the back of the housing was off and therefore the seal was broke. :doh:

[GEN XER]

BOOM! No more water. Damn I forgot to take before and after pics.

[MaxRS6]

^^ Congrats on getting the H20 out ^^

[skribe]

So glad I could help!

:race:

The satisfaction of snapping that clip into place on a dried out housing, for me, is as good as 290 straight yards off the tee.

... but I'm odd that way...

:trash:

[Spidercat]

This technique has been employed. I was so embarrassed to find one of the steel clamps on the back of the housing was off and therefore the seal was broke. :doh:

Sorry, I guess I win the retard prize for not reading more than 3 posts above.:doh: