[Biturbos4] Annoying Issues with 2001 S4 6-spd

[David Bray]

Thanks, Doc!

So, something *is* broken?  Is it a DIY job, or better left to the dealer
(e.g. need to know some tricks and/or special tools)?

Cheers,
David

> -----Original Message-----
> From: DocWyte [mailto:docwyte at comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:08 PM
> To: David Bray
> Cc: BiturboS4
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Annoying Issues with 2001 S4 6-spd
> 
> You need to replace the inner door handle.  It's about $55 and takes 10
> minutes to replace.
> 
> David Bray wrote:
> > Hi Folks!
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a couple of issues about which I’m hoping y’all can shed some
> light.
> >
> >
> >
> > 1.  The driver’s door handle on the inside has come loose to the point
> that
> > it now splays out about a quarter-inch at rest.  So far, the door still
> > opens normally and it doesn’t seem to be ready to fall off, but I’m
> > wondering if there’s something I can/should tighten or whether there’s a
> > piece broken inside (a spring perhaps)?
> >
> >
> >
> > 2.  When I push the clutch in to start the car, sometimes the starter
> won’t
> > engage (because of the safety) and I have to “stand” on the clutch pedal
> > before it goes.  As this is getting progressively worse, I was wondering
> if
> > there’s something I can adjust myself or whether it’s a job for trained
> Audi
> > mechanics only.  (I’m not much of a “wrench” but expect this safety is
> > implemented mechanically.)
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for any input!
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> 
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