Fault-code-apalooza

[kday]

I scanned my RS6 today for the first time. The check engine light came on yesterday, for the first time in the two weeks I've had the car. The previous owner did disclose that the car throws a torque converter code periodically, so that was not a surprise. But there were a few surprises...



Address 01: Engine Labels: 077-907-558-BCY.lbl
Part No: 4D1 907 558 D
Component: 4.2l V8/5VT G 0003
Coding: 0006752
Shop #: WSC 00000 785 00200
VCID: 2F670C9DC786

3 Faults Found:
17861 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1 (G235): Open or Short to Plus
P1453 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16825 - EVAP Emission Control Sys: Incorrect Flow
P0441 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - MIL ON
18032 - MIL Request Signal Active (Check TCM for errors too!)
P1624 - 008 - Implausible Signal
Readiness: 0000 0000
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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 01L-927-156.lbl
Part No: 4B0 927 156 FL
Component: AG5 01L 4.2l5VT USA 0305
Coding: 0000002
Shop #: WSC 00000 785 00200
VCID: 76E9F9F9785C

1 Fault Found:
17125 - Torque Converter Clutch: Stuck OFF / No Power being transferred
P0741 - 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent - MIL ON

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Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 8Z0-919-283.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 919 283
Component: Parkingsyst. A6 RDW D08
Coding: 01116
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 020195292494

1 Fault Found:
01546 - Sensor for Parking Aid; Rear Mid-Left (G204)
31-00 - Open or Short to Ground

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I cleared the codes before I left work and the only one that returned is 18032. Maybe that's because VCDS clears the ECU codes before the TCU codes, so it's still registering the TCU MIL?

Any comments on the EGT, evap, and parking sensor codes? Are any of these common RS6 issues? I guess the parking sensor code explains the annoying tone every time I put the car in reverse. Is there any consequence of the EGT code?

[SzymekCRX]

Engine - EVAP error is the N80 solenoid problem. Check connection, check the sensor itself. The EG sensor error is an occasional one so I presume that the sensor itself is OK but there is just an electrical problem - maybe a corroded connector
Trans - Yes, You have to clear it before the TCU and have an eye on it
Parking - faulty sensor in the rear bumper. Remove the bumper, try to swap two sensors (faulty one with a good one) and check if VCDS is going to throw other error (it will mean that You just have to replace the sensor)

[lswing]

I've got an extra Torque converter body if you're looking to rebuild. ACE will do the rebuild for $450, I'll sell/ship it for about $250, will cost about $1500 to have it put in, down for 2-3 days. You can go a while too, but it's damn sweet having a working/upgraded one!

[kday]

Thanks for the offer, but I am going the 6 speed route. I have the adapter plate, flywheel, starter, etc. Just need to pick up an 01E and related bits, and figure out the CAN bus.