Exhaust valve not opening with S button switched on.
#1
Posted 21 January 2018 - 11:58 AM
#2
Posted 21 January 2018 - 04:15 PM
#3
Posted 21 January 2018 - 05:39 PM
Edited by JayRS3, 21 January 2018 - 05:42 PM.
#4
Posted 21 January 2018 - 05:54 PM
#5
Posted 21 January 2018 - 05:56 PM
#6
Posted 21 January 2018 - 05:59 PM
Sounds like the symptoms of the typical valve failed. You can try manually forcing the arm up and down but odds are it’s seized. Unfortunately on the 8P it’s not an easy replacement so new catback would be required
It’s a Miltek, the valve stays open when I take the vacuum pipe off, as soon as I fit it again it shuts. It is also open for a second or so when I first start up then it closes, not like the 5 or 10 seconds it used to. It’s like it shuts as soon as a vacuum builds up when I start the engine which lead me to think that the solenoid has maybe stuck open allowing vacuum to the actuator all the time.
Edited by MarkMac-RS3, 21 January 2018 - 06:19 PM.
#7
Posted 21 January 2018 - 06:08 PM
Edited by JayRS3, 21 January 2018 - 06:08 PM.
#8
Posted 21 January 2018 - 08:03 PM
It is yes Roy.
I had this on my 8p
Audi said its not a serviceable part and exhausts are not covered by warranty , But my local dealer changed it free as a goodwill gesture,,
Probably because I had given them £££££'s in warranty work
#9
Posted 21 January 2018 - 08:09 PM
I had this on my 8p
Audi said its not a serviceable part and exhausts are not covered by warranty , But my local dealer changed it free as a goodwill gesture,,
Probably because I had given them £££££'s in warranty work
Roy.
The warranty works not a big money make for the dealer as its at Audi hours & rates for the job.
Unlike service work, that's there bread & butter mate.
Dell.
Edited by RS3Dell, 21 January 2018 - 08:12 PM.
#10
Posted 21 January 2018 - 08:31 PM
Roy.
The warranty works not a big money make for the dealer as its at Audi hours & rates for the job.
Unlike service work, that's there bread & butter mate.
Dell.
Agreed Dell......
I think it’s why a lot of times Dealers can’t be bothered sorting niggles out, because as you say the allowed times and financial reimbursement don’t make it worth their while.
Couple that with any parts sent back must be faulty or Audi won’t pay the dealer.
Crappy from Audi mothership if you ask me...... plus it makes life difficult for us owners when faults arise.
#11
Posted 21 January 2018 - 08:52 PM
Agreed Dell......
I think it’s why a lot of times Dealers can’t be bothered sorting niggles out, because as you say the allowed times and financial reimbursement don’t make it worth their while.
Couple that with any parts sent back must be faulty or Audi won’t pay the dealer.
Crappy from Audi mothership if you ask me...... plus it makes life difficult for us owners when faults arise.
Absolutely mate !
Dell.
#12
Posted 22 January 2018 - 09:31 AM
Ordered a Febi replacement, only £21 so worth a punt.
Edited by MarkMac-RS3, 22 January 2018 - 11:19 AM.
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Posted 19 February 2018 - 12:47 PM
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#14
Posted 19 February 2018 - 01:58 PM
definitely. Quite common for the standard valve to seize/fail so you may find that yours has done this. Try looking for the valve behind the exhaust tips and moving the valve arm up and down when the car is running. Or get someone in the car and push the button to see if it moves when the S button is pressedJust a quick one I have a standard exhaust on mine, should there be a noticeable difference in the exhaust sound then the sport mode is engaged? Mine seems to just sound the same
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#15
Posted 19 February 2018 - 04:22 PM
definitely. Quite common for the standard valve to seize/fail so you may find that yours has done this. Try looking for the valve behind the exhaust tips and moving the valve arm up and down when the car is running. Or get someone in the car and push the button to see if it moves when the S button is pressed
Will try later mate nice one
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#16
Posted 19 February 2018 - 04:29 PM
definitely. Quite common for the standard valve to seize/fail so you may find that yours has done this. Try looking for the valve behind the exhaust tips and moving the valve arm up and down when the car is running. Or get someone in the car and push the button to see if it moves when the S button is pressed
Where about Sam I looking for it is it just behind the tailpipes
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#17
Posted 19 February 2018 - 04:31 PM
Yeah you’ll see the actuator arm that comes off the valve and into the tailpipe grind the tipsWhere about Sam I looking for it is it just behind the tailpipes
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#18
Posted 19 February 2018 - 06:06 PM
Yeah you’ll see the actuator arm that comes off the valve and into the tailpipe grind the tips
Right I have just had a look, won’t move why the engine is running, doesn’t open in sport mode but when I pull vac pipe off it opens and can move it when engine is off. What do I need to do now?
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#19
Posted 19 February 2018 - 06:21 PM
potential solenoid issue which a few members have suffered also. I’m not sure what their findings was or how they resolved this issue but I’d say if the valve opens/ closes with vacuum line on/off the valves healthy.Right I have just had a look, won’t move why the engine is running, doesn’t open in sport mode but when I pull vac pipe off it opens and can move it when engine is off. What do I need to do now?
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I think the solenoid is located in the engine bay, let me check drawings for you
#20
Posted 19 February 2018 - 06:44 PM
potential solenoid issue which a few members have suffered also. I’m not sure what their findings was or how they resolved this issue but I’d say if the valve opens/ closes with vacuum line on/off the valves healthy.
I think the solenoid is located in the engine bay, let me check drawings for you
Nice one pal appreciate it
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