Dies in 2nd gear

[Davey_B]

A couple of times when I've been pulling away quite hard and changed into 2nd gear and accelerated hard again, the engine dies for for a moment before pulling again. At first I though it was the traction control, but the light on the dash doesn't come on so I don't think it is.

Anyone else has the same problem?

While I'm having a moan, does anyone elses run as rough as a bears arse when its cold.

I know the dealers were supposed to change the spark plugs at PDI, I'm thinking mine might have slipped through and the original plugs are the problem. Thoughts?

[SimonS4MTM]

I changed mine at the weekend, the plug closest to the front of the engine on the passenger side can be difficult to get to, i found that this one looked as though it had not been changed since new. If in doubt, do them yourself or make sure that you always see the old parts.

[Davey_B]

Bit loath to do it myself if it should have been done at PDI and I don't want the dealer shouting void warranty at me if I change the plugs myself.

[djcevo]

Davey B,

Regarding the dieing issue - mine does the same, however when I turn the t/c ESP off it's fine so it is to do with that so no need to worry.

[SimonS4MTM]

Sorry, just noticed it is a B7 not B5

[Davey_B]

Davey B,

Regarding the dieing issue - mine does the same, however when I turn the t/c ESP off it's fine so it is to do with that so no need to worry.

Not subtle is it? It's like the engine has stalled.

[rs666]

Ask them to change them and show you the old ones to prove its been done. Get straight into your dealership, you paid a lot of money for it, get it sorted.

[jonp]

Mine does the same. I have only noticed it a couple of times. The B5 didn't do it, so it shouldn't be the ESP. I will let the dealer know

JonP

[RedBaron]

mine dies in first,(when you floor it ) second, and third when changing up quickly from high revs.Turning off the ESP stops it .
Went to the dealers and they test drove it, booked it into be checked out for a day on the computer and said will call audi with a "dis" report and see if they are aware of the problem and have an upgrade for the management system or the t/c system . couldn't have been more helpful or appologetic.

[Riz_RS4]

Im not sure if this is a similar problem to which the Golf R32`s suffered... seems to sound the same to me..... the engines power delivery hesistates under load when pulling away etc... a new ecu mapping cured the problem and transformed the car! It took alot of us on TSN to log this fault with VW before the UK`s master techie at HQ investigated the problem... VW Germany knew so a new mapping was made.

Hope mine doesnt have this problem


Riz

[nuthintoprove]

Mine too, give her the holley from 2000 revs in 2nd or third and she stalls momentarily. 2 outa 3 times. By the way, My dealer, Agnew Belfast, told me the engines were bench tested and she dosnt need run in, but im not taking any chances.

[startrek]

I've not had any of the symptoms you guys are talking about so sounds a bit strange and I do boot mine quite alot?

[simple1]

By the way, My dealer, Agnew Belfast, told me the engines were bench tested and she dosnt need run in, but im not taking any chances.

Wouldn't trust a word they say.......... Agnews are the biggest shower I have ever come across. I bought my B5 from them and they were so inept it was a laugh....

[lightning]

where u boys from?? im from moira!