# Audi A4 transmission problem?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** audi, transmissions, a4, electrical-wiring\
**Created:** [September 4, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132 "2007-09-04T16:27:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![parsonslogic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@parsonslogic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parsonslogic)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132/1 "2007-09-04T16:27:23Z")

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I was driving on the highway with cruise control on and I went step on the gas to accelerate slightly to get someone off my tail. The tachometer revved up to the red zone and I could not accelerate. The Drive, Nuetral, etc lights on my dash started blinking. I was able to pull off and my car remained on (I could turn it off and restart it no problem), but the lights continued to blink and I could not go forward or reverse. I have 60k on it and a couple people mentioned it might be the transmission. That is so expensive! I have never known anyone who had to get a new transmission, even with 100k on it. I am awaiting the mechanic’s call, but just wanted to ask if anyone’s had this problem. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132/2 "2007-09-04T16:55:21Z")

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Did you check the transmission fluid level?

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132/3 "2007-09-04T19:13:34Z")

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First I would check the transmission fluid to assure it is full and that it does not smell burned.

Next I would check the warranty. If it is under factory warranty, then let the dealer worry about what it is.

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**Author:** ![parsonslogic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@parsonslogic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parsonslogic)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132/4 "2007-09-04T21:40:54Z")

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thanks for your replies! I am not too car savvy. Unfortunately, my warranty expired at 50k.

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**Author:** ![cappy208](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cappy208/32/31_2.png) [@cappy208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cappy208)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132/5 "2007-09-04T22:06:03Z")

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are you SURE you only have 50k on engine and drivetrain??? check that one FIRST

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**Author:** ![cappy208](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cappy208/32/31_2.png) [@cappy208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cappy208)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-transmission-problem/4132/6 "2007-09-04T22:06:31Z")

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i mean warranty on engine and drivetrain