Take your best guess as to where the key was hiding 👇
@DementedButtHole3 жыл бұрын
Sunshade, like in Terminator 2?
@Gnarlycaveman3 жыл бұрын
Under the seat or in the trunk
@Rich.Aardvark3 жыл бұрын
Your StepMom?
@syukrihamdani5873 жыл бұрын
sun visor?
@josbtheonlinebartender20023 жыл бұрын
I like Teslas now.... And for a good reason.
@gulshanpaul49613 жыл бұрын
I actually had the similar issue last month with my B CLASS. It ended up requiring a software update (dealer only). I only had 2,4,6 gears. It also went into limp mode.
@avoidklipz5790 Жыл бұрын
Did it only go into 2,4,6 and reverse bc mine is currently doing The same thing
@deangelodwd4108 Жыл бұрын
@@avoidklipz5790 did you get your answer, mate?
@Robert-cd2ht3 жыл бұрын
Sam you need a two post lift.
@mcf37783 жыл бұрын
3 post! or bust
@AnontheGOAT3 жыл бұрын
With over 1 million subs, I’m surprised Bendpak hasn’t hooked him up yet.
@ddevil49803 жыл бұрын
@@AnontheGOAT I'm sure they've offered, but he has said he doesn't want to "ruin the barn with one"
@elitesniper9233 жыл бұрын
Why? When he now has a man.
@ddevil49803 жыл бұрын
@@elitesniper923 an employee* Saying he has a man sounds more like Sam is now pitching for the other team and I'm sure Rich would love that to use that.
@lesmajszki29183 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam you can also check the solenoids on the valve body for resistance, also could be a leaky valve which you can get a seal kit, sometimes if one leaks there is not enough fluid pressure in the trans to work properly.
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
They you very much for the idea! My thoughts are that worst case I can get the Mechatronics rebuilt or maybe even attempt it myself
@HockeyVictory663 жыл бұрын
Those S4’s are fun to drive. Tons of power and great hand,ing.
@Sven_Re3473 жыл бұрын
Clutch and gear debris, no big deal. DSG is known for metal in there transmission, specifically when there new. As long you don't see big chuncks of metal... It's fine. Change the gearbox oil from time to time.
@joesaiditstrue3 жыл бұрын
every 40k miles for DSG in case anybody was wondering!
@petermolnar86673 жыл бұрын
Plus put a new transmission oil filter on
@fastboatster3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, those chunks are too big, it’s usually a fine particle dust, never seen chunks like that coming out from mine.
@Sven_Re3473 жыл бұрын
This s4 is the wet clutch system. When driven hard it slams the clutch against the clutchplate and the synchros move very fast in this cars. If it still works it works. Skipping gear is also normal, you don't need al gears when driving slow, just slam the gas pedal and it will take all gears. (When not in limb mode) There is a connection between the ABS system and the electronic system of the DSG. I would first look into that. Sorry for my bad English. Greetings from Belgium.
@fastboatster3 жыл бұрын
@@Sven_Re347 right, but the trans on the s4 has 2 compartments, and the one samcrac drained only has the clutches, oil pumps and mechatronic. Gears with synchros are actually in another chamber. Large metal flakes coming from the mech unit compartment is not normal. Mine only ever contained dust like particles. Clutch friction plates are basically coated with paper, if they hit the steel plates hard, you’ll see friction material chunks but not metal.
@ScreamoxXxX3 жыл бұрын
I own this car in sprint blue, also DSG. No issues so far so here's hoping lol. Looking forward to this journey!
@veteq1013 жыл бұрын
Make sure that you service the DSG exactly when the manual stipulates otherwise it will fail not long after. I own the same car, I did mine at 50,000kms and I will be doing it again at 100k. I know a few owners that had to replace the transmission after ignoring the maintenance recommendation.
@2GearsDown3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love mine
@Smokey_A3 жыл бұрын
@@veteq101 Agree. And it's not that hard of a service if you're the least bit handy. Will save you hundreds to do it yourself.
@mikemichaelson1203 жыл бұрын
I have your exact car, and today I ran into two codes being thrown, one from the TCU and another from the trans gear selector arm, been a rough day man
@msquared66953 жыл бұрын
What year is your car ? I had a Modded Golf Gti in the early days of DSG that had issues although minor,that was back in 2007,you would think they would have them sorted out by now.
@EarlLeeBird3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to list an important and expensive option - the Bang & Olufsen sound system - identifiable by the silver rings on speaker grilles.
@Nitrousbird3 ай бұрын
That car is missing many options. Adaptive cruise, blind spot monitor, full leather seats just from what I can see. If it is missing those, it is likely missing the sport diff and active shocks as well. Not 100% sure all of those options are available on the B8 and I'm more familiar with the B8.5 but this is clearly a lower spec S4.
@barricadeish4 күн бұрын
Does that fix the transmission as well👹👹
@stevenhooper63133 жыл бұрын
We had exactly this on our A5 convertible. It was the Mechatronic unit and the valves impact on the pressure applied to the clutches increasing wear which probably explains the higher amount of flakes in the fluid. Try not to drive it much further before replacing the unit as the clutches are expensive.
@LegitStreetCars3 жыл бұрын
This car is sweet! I've never had an Audi. What should I get?
@Slapmachine3 жыл бұрын
extended warranty
@AMGEVAN3 жыл бұрын
GT63
@mikewilson71323 жыл бұрын
dont buy unless you can afford to fix them they are horrible
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
Audi R8; the RS7 is cool and all, but a 6 Speed Manual R8 is my favorite car ever
@oldzman91683 жыл бұрын
You'll want to get a 2013 or newer S4, they had some small but important updates.
@robertobuenrostro27813 жыл бұрын
On the DSG you may be able to get away with just completely cleaning the circuit boards and system inside, the oil should also be replaced along with the filters.
@Justinlifts3653 жыл бұрын
nah it needs the revised mech board
@cigarjefe3 жыл бұрын
those metallic flakes are normal. change the module and complete fluid flush and fill twice.
@youbannedmealready58253 жыл бұрын
I did a DSG service on a customers S4 and did not see any metal. You sure?
@terryhart81133 жыл бұрын
@@youbannedmealready5825 Yes I would be pulling out that box for sure and inspecting it.
@timbraithwaite65243 жыл бұрын
That's not normal at all buddy
@3216ben13 жыл бұрын
I change oil on these a lot, and they almost never have that many metal flakes, well maybe in the filter, but not at the bottom of oil pan
@200mphBrian3 жыл бұрын
@@3216ben1 this wasn't an oil change this is the DSG transmission fluid
@kpeish3 жыл бұрын
What a gem you've got there , you should def go for the circuit fix , reinstall the muffler and get some mods for it , cold air intake etc etc.
@PizzaParkersGarage3 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam! So I’m pretty familiar with these cars. If they haven’t done the DSG service like they were supposed to, it’s pretty common to see a bit fine metal in the oil. I’d say just do the Mech service, and run with it. I’d also look into getting VCDS with a proper cable or OBDeleven so you can access some dealer level bits in the modules for these Audi’s. That way you can reset the clutches/other internal transmission bits. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
@samcrac33713 жыл бұрын
+1 9 1 4 4 3 5 5 4 5 8.
@mikedodd92942 жыл бұрын
there is a shop in Arizona that has figured out how to service the Porsche DSG (PDK) electronics, much cheaper than a new trans. Assuming Audi and Porsche use similar electronics.
@sfgcggf2900 Жыл бұрын
Mike Dodd can I know the store please? I live in Arizona as well
@nicopalumbo61243 жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 s4 with a dsg and do all my own service, it’s a great car minus the pcv, waterpump, thermostat and dsg issues
@nicopalumbo61243 жыл бұрын
@@samcrac3371 Sams step mom is going to punish you when she finds out your impersonating him.
@2GearsDown3 жыл бұрын
Same year as mine
@anthonyg46713 жыл бұрын
How have you not got a post lift,for the amount of cars you climb under?
@silasmarner75863 жыл бұрын
That's a great question. He setup at home is.. um.. odd.
@Frank003 жыл бұрын
He’s waiting for a sponsor to buy him one, lol
@garrettabcdefg46023 жыл бұрын
He has stated in the past he does not want one because it takes away from the "do it yourself at home" aspect.
@steveb74333 жыл бұрын
@@garrettabcdefg4602 Unfortunately, it will take a near miss with the car nearly falling on him to purchase a lift!!!
@steveb74333 жыл бұрын
@@Frank00 LMFAO!!!
@tomlaing61643 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, I work for Audi, and do these oil changes daily, the shavings are pretty normal, best thing I'd suggest is to change the oil, but make sure you do the filter with it, fill it with oil, run it, and then check the oil level again, if it doesn't spill out then it wants a bit more, they probably take about 6-7 litres all in all, and of the board doesn't fix it, then the clutch pack may need resetting, but it's probably the board
@gerryloveday31423 жыл бұрын
Good constructive reply. Nice one mate 👍
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@tomlaing61643 жыл бұрын
@@Samcrac your welcome, love the channel, always watching for new content, from either you or my uncle rich
@frankn20802 жыл бұрын
My clutch slips in 3rd 5th and 7th. Any idea what could fix it?
@kiritijoiner81302 жыл бұрын
@@frankn2080 Most likely the master solenoid (within the mechatronic unit) related to the odd gears.
@Wolfmots3 жыл бұрын
Should be a magnet at the bottom of the tray to collect the fragments, if not install one.
@BlueCollarBachelor3 жыл бұрын
Clutch isn't magnetic.
@FishFind30003 жыл бұрын
@@BlueCollarBachelor once the clutch’s are worn away it’s metal on metal.
@BlueCollarBachelor3 жыл бұрын
@@FishFind3000 Most of the glitter in a DCT box is clutch material. Given that the car moves with no loud noise, it's not metal on metal. Just clutch material.
@tuckerlehman3 жыл бұрын
Clutch material is not magnetic and last time I checked all yellow/gold metals are non-ferrous.
@nigelbradshaw82663 жыл бұрын
Here we go again. Another interesting project which ends up 90% done 🙄
@markmiller45033 жыл бұрын
Story of my life
@gezzuzzful3 жыл бұрын
The only way Sam gets to 90% is if he starts at 95%
@Split10uk3 жыл бұрын
It still makes for good viewing though. If you ever view the stats, and new car project will get more views than doing the finishing touches. He's not a fool.
@EReznok3 жыл бұрын
..... and rots in the Cow pasture.
@DanielC95073 жыл бұрын
@@gezzuzzful lmfao 🤣
@stevewuertz35983 жыл бұрын
I don't have a DSG but I've had several 722.6 trans in MB. When you drop the pan, look for sludge that has settled. Sludge may be comprised of metal shavings and these shavings can flow in the bath of fluid and may essentially short out the conductor plate which in turn controls the solenoids for shifters
@mattym83 жыл бұрын
Had one of these with a bad trans. Transmission from the dealer was $10k+ but I convinced them to do the swap under warranty.
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
Ouch I'm really hoping that's not my issue
@mattym83 жыл бұрын
@@Samcrac there was also a factory recall for carbon buildup in the heads. Dealer might do that for you. After you sort the trans.
@AnontheGOAT3 жыл бұрын
@@mattym8 doubt it was a recall. More than likely a TSB. VAG is notorious for shenanigans like that.
@mattym83 жыл бұрын
@@AnontheGOAT oh, ok. They did the repair for free on my old S4 when it was out of warranty. So whatever that situation is called.
@AnontheGOAT3 жыл бұрын
@@mattym8 could have been just that dealer. Did they actually tell you that it was a recall?
@3216ben13 жыл бұрын
Usually you don't see metal sparkles in DSG gearbox fluids (probably both filters are full of them too), could be one of the clutches gone. Also might want to change the solenoids for both clutches, they usually go bad. Also, good luck putting back in the valve body, it's tricky to put it in correctly because if you miss one of the "hooks" for gears, you have to try again. Might be especially difficult if you're planning on doing it all on that ramp
@ianpercy74643 жыл бұрын
With the relationship you have with them I’d make a visit or call to eurocharged, with their experience they can tell you whether the flake is normal clutch/gear wear or if it’s more terminal
@philipmasie3 жыл бұрын
I heard Sam’s not allowed 🚫 to come back to Eurocharged and they definitely won’t take his calls :-)
@shark200020103 жыл бұрын
@@philipmasie why what happened
@DestinationRC3 жыл бұрын
I have one of these with about 110000 miles on it and the DSG. Mine is dual pulley with a transmission tune and ecu tune. I make sure to service my transmission every coupe of years and I have had no problem. These cars are fast (I surprise alot of people), fun, and easy to drive. Good choice for a project!
@miceinoz11812 жыл бұрын
Just caught this. That level of metal likely indicates clutch problems are coming. Once that stuff gets into your solenoids and position sensors then a full mechatronic and clutch strip and clean is the best bet. Love to see how it ends.
@jenihardy093 жыл бұрын
LMAOOO🤣🤣 Just when I got over the Landover incident you put a clip back in Sam 🤦🏾♀️😭
@sourwords18083 жыл бұрын
The metal shavings look very average for the wet clutch DSG.
@eyyaya3 жыл бұрын
What you found in the glovebox is a surfers key / valet key. So you can put the small thin key. Into the key fob you found. And then you have a ekstra key.
@christianhjartholm97033 жыл бұрын
I work at transmission shop. We repair these weekly. Normal fault after 100-150.000km. Do not only change circuit bord. Case clutch fails. On this code, we do the complete mechatronic rep-kit (solenoids+circuit board Oem or Borg Warner) and complete clutch drum. Change all the filters and change det fluid on front/center diff. After repair do the clutch adaptation. Extra: Flyweel kan fail as well. (Sound/wastment) But more on diesel engiens.
@raywalteroutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Fix it Sam the entire B8/B8.5 community is watching you.
@kevinbialobrzeski19563 жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 Audi S6 and recently did a trans service on it and what you see in that fluid is normal so don’t worry. As for the car shifting weird it’s a electrical problem for sure. Those transmissions are not known for major problems. Just replace that part and you should be good 👍🏼
@aerball3 жыл бұрын
Got a 2013 B8.5 myself. That first key you found is the valet key. I also did my own DSG trans service and its not super hard. Servicing these cars overall, isn't the worst if you are a gearhead or know anything about fixing stuff. My car is just about to 125k miles and I have done all of the 115k service myself aside from brakes yet. I have heard the mechatronics can go out on these but haven't yet had experience with it. So far from my limited knowledge, as long as you change the oil in these S4's when you are supposed to and keep up with other maintenance, they are pretty reliable.
@yuzusuzuya46073 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see this I work for an Audi/Volkswagen dealership in Germany and it’s cool to see someone figure out all the issues on this girl I love the a/s/rs4 It was nice to find you
@oppositelock43563 жыл бұрын
Had a B8.5 S4, absolutely loved it! Kinda bought it on a budget and was paranoid of a DCT failure so I sold it 😭 such an incredible performance deal if you can afford the repairs
@craigauty67562 жыл бұрын
I thought they solved the metronics system in the B8.5?
@oppositelock43562 жыл бұрын
@@craigauty6756 eh kinda sorta, I don't think that was the cause. I'm not sure I'll ever know. What I do know is I didn't want the bill 😂
@magic.marmot3 жыл бұрын
I really like the way that you diagnose. It's cool to see your process, why you make the choices you do. Having a cameraperson (Sage?) does add a nice dimension. You live in a rarefied atmosphere from where I am. I enjoy watching you and your bits of humor that snuggle in from the sides, it helps give me ideas about how I can be better on camera and provide content that's entertaining. And you have knowledge.
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@bryce21133 жыл бұрын
I have a B8 S4 with the DSG dual clutch and ~67k miles. I've done the DSG fluid replacement twice now (every 30k miles or so). I've never had metal flakes or anything foreign in mine. The filters (there are two) should catch and clean it up. The mechatronics unit is known to be a failure point but if you don't catch and replace it quick enough 8/10 you'll end up having to replace the transmission at some point. Changing the mech unit will likely clear the codes and make it drive normal but you might end up having serious transmission issues down the line. Only way to really know is drive it and find out.
@lilandyle325463 жыл бұрын
@3:55 is a valet key. You take the Main key out of your key fob. And insert it into the plastic fob. For valet.
@ajwysopal3 жыл бұрын
hah yup
@TheJuice923 жыл бұрын
“Goo gone” is great to remove plastidip, rolls right off 🤙🏽
@thenameisnigel3 жыл бұрын
All the best with this issue Sam. I bought an A4 in 2018 that had the same error, funny story, trying to research the issue is how I ended up subscribing to your channel during on your RS7 series. Long story short, ended up getting a different transmission, got stuck with component protection removal that stopped the trans from functioning. Once we got the component protection removal sorted started getting a clutch slip error and that when I threw in the towel & cut my losses. This decision only happened 3 months ago. My A4 had a 0AW CVT transmission but it looks like mechatronics are bad from this era.
@rickhayner25143 жыл бұрын
At the end of last year I traded in a 2011 S4. It was fully factory maintained, ran and looked great. At 105k miles I was just worried that the SC would go out and cost $$$$$$. None the less I find that I regret trading it in. It was without a doubt the best car I've ever owned!
@MegaNayton3 жыл бұрын
How long before rich rebuilds buys this and saves it from the chicken farm 😂
@2WatchAndComment3 жыл бұрын
Actually I am waiting for Rich rebuilds to come out with a new video how he got an Audi with an unfixable transmission so he put to auction for some 'sucker' to buy.
@MegaNayton3 жыл бұрын
@@2WatchAndComment I can actually imagine the title now "Poor chicken farmer buys an audi I sold with a faulty transmission 😂"
@trbstang3 жыл бұрын
This is a great Samcrac classic style video! Great job Sam.
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@OURBENEFACT0RS3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for leaving the sitcom stuff out of this video.
@davidblalock99453 жыл бұрын
I bought an 86 mustang GT off CL for $500 that was in perfect shape, the transmission had been upgraded to a 4r100 and it had the same issue. Wouldn’t shift or go into any gear. Some how the previous owner ripped the trans cooler line right off the transmission and it quickly dumped all its fluid. Fixed the line, refilled the transmission, and drove it problem free for 8 years.
@enquire4223 жыл бұрын
Blocked solenoid valve in the mechatronics box, remove and clean out and it will run perfectly.
@robevans86253 жыл бұрын
4:41 The display should of said I WANT STEP MOM
@malcolmscott41503 жыл бұрын
Love an s4 - flush and circuit board for DSG would hopefully do it as mechatronic issue common but wet clutch transmission usually more robust than early dry DSG - what a nice car find :) well done Sam 👍
@ro19gat3 жыл бұрын
Just a thanks for Carly I saw a previous post of yours and bought one, they mailed it to Australia it works great cheers David
@Erkki7002 жыл бұрын
Please please name these as PART 1, PART 2, PART 3 and so on. It would be nice to follow these in chronoligical order which is quite hard at the moment.
@joselopes55613 жыл бұрын
Hi Samcrac, The key,where do you find it!?😎 Congrats from Portugal
@dayday24663 жыл бұрын
thats all i want to know! i guess above the visor
@mcf37783 жыл бұрын
rich had it in his ass
@mexicanspec3 жыл бұрын
@@dayday2466 That is what I was yelling at the screen "VISOR"
@CourtneyKarl3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, where was the key?
@chrisr25433 жыл бұрын
probably not a good idea with that aftermarket exhaust, but one TEMPORARY workaround for driving with the limp mode is to leave the gearbox in "S" mode - so it holds the revs higher and then when it double-shifts, the next gear is closer to a reasonable level of torque, rather than
@azizhachimi87443 жыл бұрын
Great job Sam: you methodic way of checking things is really effective...!
@AnontheGOAT3 жыл бұрын
Considering how many subs he has, surprised he doesn’t have a Bendpak lift already…
@joemother10983 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that’s intentional
@AdamIsUrqed3 жыл бұрын
He probably doesn't have one because he goes shade tree mechanic. He replaces parts and goes as cheap as possible while doing the fixes with jacks and such the avg joe has access to. Samcrac does a good job of doling out info on typical problems and what to avoid in auction/totalled vehicles.
@egmac1003 жыл бұрын
@@AdamIsUrqed But on the grass bro? Never used a OG jack on the grass!
@TheKimHedrick3 жыл бұрын
I agree, it's ridiculous to do all this work lying on the ground. I'm sure they'd comp him one for a few plugs.
@EvilModPixie3 жыл бұрын
Think it has more to do with his barn and how it would be to try and get one worked into that.
@farewell_to_normalcy93523 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty certain that the glitter of metal in the trans oil is completely fine. That’s absolutely normal…. Huge chunks? Yeah THAT would be a problem but… definitely looks normal to me 🤷🏼♂️ Just sounds like faulty modules. Start with cheap fixes first before you go replacing the entire trans
@paulowen98563 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, I have fixed an A3 with a faulty dsg but have not seen an s4 dsg . On the A3 it was one of the solenoids on the mechatronic unit, look on your vid 7:23 the silver motor looking things with green on the terminals, they are the solenoids and they can burn out, I could physically see the one at fault on the A3 but you can also test the solenoids with a multimeter and check resistance in ohms. I managed to get a used solenoid off ebay for £40 and about 6 hours of labour and all was fixed. The A3 belonged to a friend of mine who was told he would have to replace either the whole gearbox or the whole mechatronic unit costing over a thousand ££s ( yes I'm from the UK ) There are vids on youtube on how to test the solenoids too. Good luck with your S4 and I hope you manage a cheap fix too.
@samcrac33713 жыл бұрын
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@draggy65443 жыл бұрын
For anyone wondering that exhaust setup is done the worst possible way they did it the lazy way with straight pipe buy a magnaflow resonated x pipe replacing the front resonator go with a muffler delete and with the big rear resonator either do a delete and use an x pipe for it or just leave them stock
@PeterFeltersnatch8523 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that you do not have a lift.... It's actually quite amusing
@jackpalczynski78843 жыл бұрын
That's a good point. Even I have a lift and I'm not buying cars like Sam. I use it to store a car and for oil changes. If you ever own a Lotus or another car with panels covering the entire bottom, a 4 poster lift makes impossible work easy.
@muskokamike1273 жыл бұрын
I was JUST thinking the same thing!
@misterfeedback2023 жыл бұрын
Today we are going to buy a lift from a salvage yard...
@chubbysumo22303 жыл бұрын
@@jackpalczynski7884 used lifts are like 1500 bucks around here, and new ones are only around 2500. dunno why sam doesn't put one in, they make working on anything so much easier, since you can bring the car up to your level.
@dviii420693 жыл бұрын
Cause he's jewish, look at that hair.
@ryanjohnston48283 жыл бұрын
Without watching I doubt it’s a mystery. Extremely well known and documented mechatronic issue.
@andrewspoelstra7573 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what i was thinking
@mexicanspec3 жыл бұрын
That doesn't mean his car has that problem.
@ryanjohnston48283 жыл бұрын
@@mexicanspec tell me something more obvious yet still wrong
@ryanjohnston48283 жыл бұрын
@@mexicanspec hey just posting to let you know I was right. 🤡
@RustinRoark5 ай бұрын
Have had level 2 upgrades to my S4, ~450HP, will push to ~500HP soon, ton of fun to drive
@JB-sb1qg3 жыл бұрын
If you want to know which gear you're in, switch over to manual mode. It does show when you're in D or S.
@tolgabasarr30913 жыл бұрын
You have to code the battery with the ecu otherwise it will fail in hundred miles.
@Chris-wp3ew3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that's true. I put a new battery in my A5 and have driven it for hundreds of miles without issue
@spacecoasttactical3 жыл бұрын
You don't have to code the battery if it is a like for like swap
@xoxoxar Жыл бұрын
This is true. The people saying otherwise don't know or will find out otherwise later. You definitely need to code this battery to the ecu on this s4
@UncleRico3713 жыл бұрын
Adam Sandler does it again!!! 🔥
@johnadams31523 жыл бұрын
Sam if you have a mega use it to check the grounds for the transmission. Those clutches draws a fair amount of amperage. I removed the grounds and clean the paint from the body and the eyelets. Put it back together and seal them. Give it a try you may have fixed it. Did it on my daughters car and it fixed her problem after it had been to the sealer several time to have it fixed.
@streetrider19873 жыл бұрын
The ATF (DSG fluid) has metal debris after you drained. This caused the clutch pack has worn and the metal debris has entered in the mechatronics. In Audi workshop, they will exchange to new one. However, you need to removed the gearbox out and require special tools to remove the clutch pack out.
@streetrider19873 жыл бұрын
Buying a used mechatronics doesn’t make sense because the used one had been programmed with another car. If you find a mechatronics repair shops which they can decode and repair the current part in this car. After that, this has procedure from initialisation of key immobilizer, coding the mechatronics, adaption for mechatronics like forks adjustments and clutch kissing point.
@M440iUK3 жыл бұрын
Try setting fire to it and once it's burnt to the ground throw Carly at it while clearing the codes and see if thats fixed our problem.
@simonomisimonomis3 жыл бұрын
Great S4 Sam
@ryanh32853 жыл бұрын
Also low brake pads on my Audi caused many unrelated fault codes and when i replaced them they cleared.
@CR76593 жыл бұрын
I've bought all of my recent vehicles at auctions. I scored on the last one, old, but low miles and pretty clean and I'm daily driving it with just a set of tires.
@gurbnationbigfacegurbden11053 жыл бұрын
Which app or website do you look to find them ?
@The456793 жыл бұрын
Finally more audi 🙌 😍
@xmanhoe3 жыл бұрын
Samcrac that looks like , as we say in Northern Ireland , some craic 🤣😎
@barratansey1523 жыл бұрын
Down south aswell
@TheDevilVaper3 жыл бұрын
Beads shouldn't need glue to 'stick' the tyre to the wheel. - Fizzing around the rim is usually caused by an imperfection between the wheel and the tyre bead (or 'tire' in your case) most commonly flaking or bubbling paint. Get the wheel(s) refurbished and it should fix the issue permanently.
@spencermaiers83223 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty skeptical of car youtubers, but I do actually really like Sam's videos! I like his diy style and his emphasis on cheap and attainable fixes. He's a very cool guy from what I can gather for a "mainstream" car youtuber. Nice fix! BTW to all these jokes about finishing etc and some people complaining about not done, hey rarely is any car ever done so to speak. And I'm a bad habit of buying too much junk cars too. It's a clean and healthy hobby. Far as I'm concerned it's done if the trans works and it's already a clean and low mile hi performance audi.
@CynicalBastard5113 жыл бұрын
I remember when this generation Audi S4 was launched in 2009 and immediately beat the BMW 335i E90 in every comparison test. It was one of the hottest sports sedans at the time.
@FishFind30003 жыл бұрын
S4 is a higher end model then a 335i
@fastboatster3 жыл бұрын
@@FishFind3000 it’s more like a 335is
@orthodoxart3 жыл бұрын
This is most beautiful car for price to 10k
@Samcrac3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@rubbertoe.3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a VW Jetta
@orthodoxart3 жыл бұрын
@@Samcrac im literally searching for a good one to buy,this or audi a5 or golf 6r
@orthodoxart3 жыл бұрын
@@rubbertoe. nah bro it is not similar at all this is beautiful car jetta is not,that's my opinion
@Jackinacox3 жыл бұрын
@@rubbertoe. needs new glasses 🤓
@AlexA-bx8jr2 жыл бұрын
owned this same car as a manual. loved the powertrain. definitely an aftermarket air filter is key
@m.furkaner74183 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 A1 and it had the same transmission issue. It actually showed the gears and it was only shifting odd gears. I got the electronic circuit replaced and it has been butter smooth ever since.
@m.furkaner74183 жыл бұрын
It has been more than a year since I changed the circuit FYI
@m.furkaner74183 жыл бұрын
The mechatronic unit that I got was from a crashed A4. It cost me 2000 TL (around 300 USD) both the unit and the labor included.
@williamduhamel77263 жыл бұрын
With all of your projects, why haven’t you got a portable lift?
@bassfan713 жыл бұрын
For real Quick Jacks are a life saver. I would buy them if I had the scratch.
@daveh26123 жыл бұрын
He only has a million subscribers, cmon give him a break. Money doesn’t grow on trees.
@ProperRepair3 жыл бұрын
Who needs a torque wrench on lug nuts when you have a foot size 12 and a pair of flip-flops :)
@timh82733 жыл бұрын
I've had a similar error on my mercedes on the autobahn. Every 2nd gear was dead. A reset of the controller did the trick. Running ever since without any errors
@brizax3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a b8 s4 on the channel, I have a b8.5 , super fun cars , 500 hp can be had for super cheap with a dual pulley Setup.. you’ve just got a mech unit issue. They’re super easy to take out and repair, no need to pull the trans ..
@jooper993 жыл бұрын
We'll never see this car again.
@zacc9883 жыл бұрын
mech units are pretty common failure on vw audi dsg's
@derfstang4803 жыл бұрын
Simple but expensive fix... wife’s 2.0tsi beetle had a bad mechatronic unit...$1,900 for the part, $600 for labor. I normally Do things myself buuuuuttt I did not want to risk messing up a $1,900 part...I let the dealer do it and it came with a 1yr parts/labor warranty.
@erickelly87043 жыл бұрын
Had a vw Passat board in shifter & ecu needed replacing to get transmission to work correctly
@rhummels3 жыл бұрын
My wife has a Q5 with the same gearbox. We had the exact same issues and fault codes. After replacing the mecatronic, it’s been running flawless the last 10k KM.
@GermanAutoPros2 жыл бұрын
Q5's do not have the same gearbox. Your Q5 is fitted with the 8-spd ZF automatic, which are far less prone to valve body issues than the Mechatron units in the DSG transmissions. Of the thousands that have been through our shop over the years, we have had only one ZF8 with issues, ever! And we dual-pulley the 3.0t Q5/Q7/A7 cars regularly, as well as tuning/putting larger turbos on the 2.0t-equipped Q's. My wife daily drives a 500hp modded Q5 3.0t, we always suggest tuning the TCU whenever stepping up the power.. We also stress performing the trans service on these earlier than Audi's scheduled maintenance calls for, we did ours at 50k..
@mprebbz3 жыл бұрын
Was anyone else uneasy about how long he was driving around with the fuel light on?
@nogarage3 жыл бұрын
@4:59 sam all sweaty shirt stretched out with red eyes made me lol
@Hassanmj1873 жыл бұрын
I had a B8 s4 for years, I had this issue but I got lucky and a simple reprograming by the dealer fixed it. After that, I never had an issue.
@kingpin200420033 жыл бұрын
thanks for bringing back the chrome
@enfamy_OG3 жыл бұрын
In this episode the chicken farmer buys another of those darned youropeean cars and tries to fix it
@xoxoxar Жыл бұрын
These cars are very fun and very easily modded. I've had an S5 (same engine, Trans, platform) for 3 years now. If you are interested in purchasing one, avoid 2013 and 2014 model years-they have dsg issues like this. Expensive fix. Get a pre-purchase inspection. Make sure all maintenance has been done on time and by a reputable shop. These cars are more high maintenance but they pay you back in safety and enjoyability 😁 the driving experience is unlike many other brands out there, and like nice things, it does cost more.
@codylujan3 жыл бұрын
I just bought carly for my BMW. I have been looking everywhere for an easy to use and affordable solution. I used your code too. Thank you 🙏 🤝
@olu3 жыл бұрын
Excited for this journey 🤙
@eazycheezie3 жыл бұрын
Sam please don’t use a jack on grass or any other unstable ground.
@jeffreybryson3 жыл бұрын
...especially "the widow maker" as we call that jack in the Audi enthusiasts world. It's known to fold over onto itself if you go too high on uneven ground.
@wesleyjohnson14273 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one of these too. Stage 2+, ported blower, meth injection etc…basically maxed out and no dsg issues so far and I take it to the drag strip
@corvettekro8183 жыл бұрын
When draing the oil from the transmission, once you unscrew the drainplug, there is a plastic "level tube" inside that comes out with and allen key.... cant remember the size. Then you get all the oil out. The DSG unit is quite strong, so I'll put my money on get at new mechatronic unit....
@SoManyBasses3 жыл бұрын
No Rich? No Stepmom? I actually watched this one!!! Keep it up.
@cgonedfishing3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree!
@mikemiklavic19303 жыл бұрын
I’d say change fluid and filters and repeat
@blue98jettavr6t3 жыл бұрын
On a dsg there are two clutch pack. I’m betting the clutch for 1,3,5,7 is warn. All the codes send people down the megatronic rabbit hole. Like a manual you slip the clutch to get going. Well the dsg slips the odd clutch to get moving from a standing start causing wear faster than clutch 2( 2,4,6 gears).
@appalachianwoman5613 жыл бұрын
Sam is a hockey fan like myself and must share the same two teams I cheer for the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning. I have been a lightning fan since even their days of being dead last in the NHL and remember when they won the cup back in the early 2000s.
@potatochobit3 жыл бұрын
old broken audi is never a deal, bro.
@aelx694203 жыл бұрын
12k isnt even a good price for the b8 honestly. There are some around me for 10-12k in good condition. Not sure where he pulled that price from(22k) but from what i've seen, the b8.5 (2013+) that doesn't have mech issues go for around that. I've been on the market for one for a while now so that kind of stuck out for me.
@aelx694203 жыл бұрын
@@cwbgaming8913 not necessarily. I'm on all the audi classifieds pages and audizine and that's what I see them typically go for.