My {name|identify|title} is Duncan. {This is|That is} my first {post|publish|put up|submit}, {though|although} {I've been|I have been} {searching|looking|looking out} {through|by|by means of|by way of|via} the {forum|discussion board} since I {bought|purchased} my 2005 Audi S4 (B6) {last|final} fall. Quick run down on her: She's a {beauty|magnificence} (Red, 6 {speed|pace|velocity}). Had 125,000 miles {when i|after i|once i} {bought|purchased} her, now at 132,00. Carfax report {showed|confirmed} {car|automobile|automotive} was {dealer|seller|supplier|vendor} maintained for her life, up {until|till} timing {issues|points}. I {purchased|bought} from father and son mechanic in CT, who had {pictures|footage|photos} of the motor spilt and {stated|acknowledged|said} they did full timing service on her. They {claim|declare} to have {done|accomplished|achieved|carried out|completed|executed|finished|performed} {several|a number of} {of these|of those} {cars|automobiles|vehicles}. I {don't know|do not know} what {parts|components|elements} {were|had been|have been} used and what was {replaced|changed}, {but|however} I {didn't|did not} get any {bad|dangerous|unhealthy} vibes so let's hope {they actually|they really} did what they {said|mentioned|stated}. Car ran like a beast (slang for {awesome|superior}). It was {stock|inventory}. I {installed|put in} a 93-octane JHM tune, {a new|a brand new} battery, and tires. {I know|I do know} she {needs|wants} {front|entrance}-{end|finish} {parts|components|elements}, {because|as a result of} the {old|outdated|previous} tires had nasty toe-in camber and {dealer|seller|supplier|vendor} wasn't {able to|capable of|in a position to} align.
Probably {needs|wants} some brake pads too, as they I can {feel|really feel} some vibration (pulsing on heavy braking). {I was|I used to be} planning on doing downpipes and exhaust {once|as soon as} it {started|began} to {warm|heat} up {but|however} {haven't|have not} had {a chance|an opportunity}. These are {things|issues} that hopefully, I'll {be able to|be capable of|be capable to|have the ability to} {tackle|deal with|sort out} {once|as soon as} {the current|the present} {issue|challenge|concern|difficulty|problem|situation|subject}(s) are resolved. So {here's|here is|this is} what's {going on|happening|occurring}: I'm {just|simply} going to {rapid|fast|speedy} {fire|fireplace|hearth} and hope {it all|all of it} {makes sense|is sensible|is smart}. Maybe, some {things|issues} are {related|associated} or {maybe|perhaps|possibly} {I have|I've} {multiple|a number of} {issues|points}. I've had {starting|beginning} {issues|points} since I {bought|purchased} it. Randomly, it {won't|will not} {start|begin}. I {turn|flip} {the key|the important thing} and nothing, no cranking, no {fuel|gas|gasoline} pump sound, {just|simply} what {sounds like|appears like|feels like|seems like} a fan. When this {happens|occurs}, I'll {try|attempt|strive} {several|a number of} {times|instances|occasions} then I pop the hood and {check|examine|test|verify} battery connections {which are|that are} tight, then push {whatever|no matter} electrical connectors are {handy|helpful|useful} {to make sure|to ensure|to verify} they're tight. I {don't know|do not know} why {but|however} this works. The {car|automobile|automotive} will {start|begin} {right|proper} up afterwards. Other {times|instances|occasions} {there is a|there's a} delay of 5 to 10 seconds {before|earlier than} she {starts|begins}.
{Seems to be|Appears to be} {an issue|a difficulty|a problem} when she's {cold|chilly}. 95% of the time she {starts|begins} {right|proper} up with no {issue|challenge|concern|difficulty|problem|situation|subject}. I {replaced|changed} the battery 2 months {ago|in the past}, with no {help|assist} {in the|within the} lag, {but|however} now the {car|automobile|automotive} will {actually|really|truly} crank over {before|earlier than} firing, {but|however} I {still|nonetheless} get {those|these} random {periods|durations|intervals} of nothing. Most {concerning|regarding} is random misfiring, {rough|tough} idle, and horrible acceleration. Car sounds {rough|tough}. Shakes at idle. CEL flashes at idle {and then|after which} goes {solid|stable|strong} {during|throughout} driving. Seems {like it|prefer it} has {3|three} {different|completely different|totally different} {power|energy} bands: No {power|energy} {below|beneath|under} 3,000 rpm's. 3's to 5's, then {seems|appears} to {wake up|get up}. In all {cases|circumstances|instances}, it {seems|appears} {to respond|to reply} {better|higher} {to really|to actually|to essentially} {light|gentle|mild} throttle, {wide|broad|extensive|huge|large|vast}-open it {just|simply} bogs down. I've had it {almost|nearly|virtually} stall out {several|a number of} {times|instances|occasions} now off {the line|the road} in first gear. Pulling into {traffic|site visitors|visitors} is scary. I lose {speed|pace|velocity} on hills at {highway|freeway} {speed|pace|velocity} even in {3|three} to {4|four} thousand rpm {range|vary}. Toyota Prius' {and six|and 6}-wheel dump trucks pull away from me {until|till} I get into {high|excessive} rpms. {I have|I've} {stock|inventory} exhaust, randomly sounds louder and deeper, {usually|normally|often} when {I have|I've} the least {power|energy}.
VCDS scan {shows|exhibits|reveals} {multiple|a number of} random cylinder misfires (cylinders 1-4), camshaft {position|place} sensors/engine {speed|pace|velocity} sensor, manifold/barometric {pressure|strain|stress} sensor. This all {started|began} about 6 weeks {ago|in the past}, at first barely noticeable, {but|however} now I'm {honestly|actually|truthfully} scared to drive it. Replaced battery, {didn't|did not} take any {particular|explicit|specific} precautions {just|simply} swapped them out. Took {car|automobile|automotive} to {dealer|seller|supplier|vendor} with JHM tune loaded. Spilled a cup of {coffee|espresso} on my lap {while|whereas} driving. {I have|I've} weather tech {floor|flooring|ground} mats, {but|however} had all {sorts|kinds|types} of {electronic|digital} {issues|points} for the remainder of drive (lights, {windows|home windows}, {power|energy} seat, blinkers, horn, {etc|and many others|and so forth|and so on}.. Things that I've {considered|thought of|thought-about} {include|embody|embrace} timing, {fuel|gas|gasoline} pump or relay, MAF, some {sort of|form of|kind of|type of} {computer|laptop|pc} or {electronic|digital} {issue|challenge|concern|difficulty|problem|situation|subject}, spark plugs or coil packs, starter or relay for random no {starts|begins}, injector {issues|points}. {I don't have|I haven't got} {a lot of money|some huge cash} to guess at {parts|components|elements} to {replace|change|exchange|substitute} so what I'm hoping for is {a place|a spot} {to start|to begin|to start out} with diagnosing it. Without {getting into|entering into|moving into|stepping into} it, life {is hard|is difficult|is tough} {right|proper} now: I'm {victim|sufferer} of parental alienation, and have been spending {way|approach|manner|means|method} {more than|greater than} I can afford on {legal|authorized} {fees|charges} and {specialized|specialised} psychologists {in order|so as} {to maintain|to keep up|to take care of} a relationship with my daughters.
{One day|At some point|In the future|Someday|Sooner or later}, I'd love {to discuss|to debate} my plans for modding the {car|automobile|automotive}, {but|however} for now {I really|I actually} {just|simply} {need to|have to|must} get her {running|operating|working} {right|proper}. I'm {happy|blissful|comfortable|completely happy|completely satisfied|glad|joyful|pleased} to do my share {searching for|looking for|trying to find} procedures {suggested|advised|instructed|prompt|recommended|steered|urged}. I'm {just|simply} overwhelmed with the complexity, {don't know|do not know} {where|the place} {to start|to begin|to start out}, and frankly am scared that this {is going|goes} to be a timing {issue|challenge|concern|difficulty|problem|situation|subject} {after all|in any case|in spite of everything}. I do have ross-tech VCDS, {but|however} {have to|must|need to|should} admit, that {aside from|apart from|except for|other than} {running|operating|working} a scan, I'm clueless. I can {turn|flip} a wrench and {enjoy|get pleasure from|take pleasure in} getting {dirty|soiled}. So what do you say, {can you|are you able to} {point|level} me in {the right|the appropriate|the best|the correct|the fitting|the precise|the proper|the suitable} {direction|course|path|route}? I'm {happy|blissful|comfortable|completely happy|completely satisfied|glad|joyful|pleased} to {answer|reply} any questions or {test|check|take a look at} {anything|something} {that you|that you just|that you simply} {might|may|would possibly} {suggest|counsel|recommend}. Thanks {so much|a lot} for {reading|studying} this far. P1340 - 002 - Incor. No fault code {found|discovered}. Address 09: Cent. Elect. No fault code {found|discovered}. No fault code {found|discovered}. No fault code {found|discovered}. Address 36: Seat Mem. Address 46: Central Conv.
