# \#allroad **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/allroad/3178.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Buzzing noise coming from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-noise-coming-from-engine/162517)
**Author:** [@ZeeLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZeeLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-noise-coming-from-engine/162517 "2020-04-06T07:25:52Z")
Hey guys, Bought an Audi A1 S tronic second hand from a dealer recently and have just noticed this buzzing electrical sound coming from the engine. It happens when i turn the key in the ignition and stays on whilst the … --- ## [2013 Audi Allroad needs piston replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-allroad-needs-piston-replacement/131650)
**Author:** [@Jenell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-allroad-needs-piston-replacement/131650 "2018-12-31T00:00:31Z")
My 2013 allroad needs a piston replacement per tac. I don’t have a quote yet, but I am sure it won’t be cheap. Is this something you know about? I have read that maybe replacing the engine is a better idea? --- ## [Smell of natural gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-natural-gas/81595)
**Author:** [@Stacie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stacie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-natural-gas/81595 "2013-10-02T02:55:08Z")
I have a 2005 Audi Allroad and sometimes when I get in the car after work there is a strong natural gas smell in the car which goes away after I drive away. I park in an underground garage so for a while I thought it was… --- ## [Audi allroad air ride adjustment has mind of its own!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-allroad-air-ride-adjustment-has-mind-of-its-own/77392)
**Author:** [@Hatschiepoom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatschiepoom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-allroad-air-ride-adjustment-has-mind-of-its-own/77392 "2013-02-18T00:23:05Z")
I have a 2003 Audi allroad - in 2011 the airride was stuck in 1st position. Had to have solenoid pack and compressor replaced ($1600). The garage actually suggested strongly I should have it taken out altogether (which w… --- ## [04 Audi allroad starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-audi-allroad-starting-issue/76194)
**Author:** [@mtbulls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtbulls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-audi-allroad-starting-issue/76194 "2012-12-17T20:06:53Z")
I have an Audi allroad with a 4.2l V8 engine. I am having trouble starting in the morning and now most any time after the car has sat for a few hours. As this problem started, it was sensitive to long periods of not runn… --- ## [2002 Audi Allroad, Sell or Keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-audi-allroad-sell-or-keep/73796)
**Author:** [@onbelay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onbelay)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-audi-allroad-sell-or-keep/73796 "2012-07-31T04:13:32Z")
I don't know why I have such angst over these types of decisions, I never know what the right answer is so maybe someone can tell me their experience. We haven't ever had our Allroad a year but it is beautiful to drive… --- ## [Allroad starting issues and other questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allroad-starting-issues-and-other-questions/69315)
**Author:** [@GarfieldCo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GarfieldCo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allroad-starting-issues-and-other-questions/69315 "2011-11-11T23:59:42Z")
I just purchased an 04 Audi allroad with a 4.2 engine. Love the car and how it drives. Problem is, now that it's getting cold,i am having trouble getting started in the morning. When I turn the key, the accessories t… --- ## [My Front Undercarriage Dropped On The Road (2001 Audi Allroad)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-front-undercarriage-dropped-on-the-road-2001-audi-allroad/68451)
**Author:** [@wifesaudikillingme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wifesaudikillingme)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2011, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-front-undercarriage-dropped-on-the-road-2001-audi-allroad/68451 "2011-10-08T03:39:19Z")
The front undercarriage of my 2001 Audi Allroad dropped onto the pavement the other day while driving. Kaput, undriveable. I can't imagine this is a common occurrence. Less than a year ago I had a new steering rack and … --- ## [Car fell off jack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fell-off-jack/62557)
**Author:** [@CuriousInCO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CuriousInCO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fell-off-jack/62557 "2011-03-13T18:04:42Z")
My husband was recently jacking up our 2005 Audi Allroad (front passenger side tire was removed) and the car fell off the jack. He jacked it up again and it fell a second time. He thinks there was no damage done but I ha… --- ## [Oil Leaking From Oil Cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-from-oil-cap/61322)
**Author:** [@jeffatthenet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffatthenet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-from-oil-cap/61322 "2011-02-14T17:59:44Z")
My wife's 2003 Audi allroad (2.7 twin turbbo) has run well for 115,000 miles with no significant oil leaks or burning of oil. 3000 miles after a synthetic oil change, she was alarmed to have her oil light come on. She … --- ## [Requesting source for PCV system diagram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/requesting-source-for-pcv-system-diagram/54061)
**Author:** [@jeffman426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffman426)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/requesting-source-for-pcv-system-diagram/54061 "2010-08-24T04:30:52Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 Audi Allroad (2.7T) with 110K miles. The car runs well, however it is beginning to leak oil through its timing gear seals. I've been told that I should inspect the PCV system for clogs as an unvented cr… --- ## [Won't even click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-even-click/53306)
**Author:** [@martejo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martejo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-even-click/53306 "2010-08-10T18:37:41Z")
My 2000 Audi A6 was having a hard time starting when it was hot outside. Now it won't start at all....not even a click. Is it a starter, a relay or what? The battery is only about a year old. --- ## [Replacing the timing belt in a 2003 Audi Allroad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-timing-belt-in-a-2003-audi-allroad/43813)
**Author:** [@shybear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shybear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-timing-belt-in-a-2003-audi-allroad/43813 "2010-02-04T00:37:26Z")
The Audi service manual says to replace the timing belt at 60,000 miles, but since my Allroad is 7 years old the service department is recommending that I replace it now, even though there are only 53,000 miles on the ca… --- ## [Tires for an allroad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-an-allroad/42381)
**Author:** [@catdoc2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catdoc2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-an-allroad/42381 "2010-01-29T01:50:48Z")
Have a 4.2 L/non turbo 2005 allroad with 48000. honestly, it gets driven ~6 miles round trip weekly, about 2x/month up winding canyon roads to ski in the winter, and then to the airport on interstate ~1/month. That's i… --- ## [Will I pass Smog Check? Engine light reset, but repairs not done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-pass-smog-check-engine-light-reset-but-repairs-not-done/37891)
**Author:** [@mcnam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcnam1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-pass-smog-check-engine-light-reset-but-repairs-not-done/37891 "2009-10-10T17:48:56Z")
Audi Allroad has to have a smog check soon. But engine light was on, so I took to my mechanic. He Technician found faults for Exhaust Temp Sensor, short to ground and torque converter clutch stuck off. Repairs co… --- ## [Car worth $5K, Repairs Needed $5K. Sell? Trade-In? Donate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-worth-5k-repairs-needed-5k-sell-trade-in-donate/37805)
**Author:** [@mcnam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcnam1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-worth-5k-repairs-needed-5k-sell-trade-in-donate/37805 "2009-10-09T18:53:27Z")
I've got a 2001 Audi Allroad with 104K miles on it. It's a nice car, but expensive to repair. I put $4K in last year. California is requiring a smog check and my mechanics say it'll take almost $5K to repair everything… --- ## [Shudder / vibration Audi Allroad when accelerating hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shudder-vibration-audi-allroad-when-accelerating-hard/9363)
**Author:** [@henryincolorado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryincolorado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shudder-vibration-audi-allroad-when-accelerating-hard/9363 "2008-01-13T19:19:45Z")
A 2002 Audi Allroad with 80,000 miles recently began to vibrate in the steering wheel and stick shift when accelerating hard. The higher the altitude, the harder the acceleration, the more vibration. I first noticed th…