Electric System Malfunction
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For accident repairs, yes - I want genuine parts.
For consumables (brake pads, rotors, etc.) - no no no. A very reputable and cheaper alternative exists in my area.
Tires - Sam's Club. Good prices, warranty, free rotation.
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angrypengu (09-12-2023)
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I'm not sure if this has been posted before but it seems quite informative.
https://transistor-man.com/audi_48v.html
it may answer some questions regarding the BSG issue.
https://transistor-man.com/audi_48v.html
it may answer some questions regarding the BSG issue.
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I'm not sure if this has been posted before but it seems quite informative.
https://transistor-man.com/audi_48v.html
it may answer some questions regarding the BSG issue.
https://transistor-man.com/audi_48v.html
it may answer some questions regarding the BSG issue.
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I just scanned this article; way over my head, but it does make me continue to wonder if using the auto stop/start (or not) is a significant contributing factor to alternator failures. If I understood, he talks about an undersized battery and the effects of the 48 volt "assistance" going up an extended hill/climb as possible aggravating factors to failure. If I got that right (and perhaps I didn't), then cars that are used with the auto S/S turned off all/most of the time, would not be operating the car in a way that strains the system.
Anyone else have a take on this?
Steve
Anyone else have a take on this?
Steve
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all I know is I've been turning off the start/stop for the last year and a half ever since this came up on the forum. We only take short trips, 30 min at the max, fearing maybe longer trips might build up heat in the alternator. Kinda sucks that we only use the car for errands and not travel, but it is what it is.
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ajmilan (09-25-2023)
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This write up is killing me. Right when it gets good, the article ends. DAMMIT.
Based on my own data collection and while I only understood 80% of what he wrote, it is in line with what I see. While the battery is 'extremely' undersized, it's within spec for what Audi designed it to be. Draining the battery while the BSG is doing its thing does show a very quick ability to discharge energy when going up a hill or whatever.
Turning SS off will help but keep in mind the BSG is active at most stages of the rev curve and very active when driving aggressively. The battery does get thermally limited quickly. That thing gets hot quick.
Based on my own data collection and while I only understood 80% of what he wrote, it is in line with what I see. While the battery is 'extremely' undersized, it's within spec for what Audi designed it to be. Draining the battery while the BSG is doing its thing does show a very quick ability to discharge energy when going up a hill or whatever.
Turning SS off will help but keep in mind the BSG is active at most stages of the rev curve and very active when driving aggressively. The battery does get thermally limited quickly. That thing gets hot quick.
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Curious, were you able to source it from your local dealer? I see the item listed at my local dealership but I'm almost certain they are going to tell me it's backordered, or they will have to order the part for me.
Is there also no other company that makes these for the Q8's? I wanted to sell my old car but now I decided to keep it in case **** hits the fan. More bells and whistles, more problems I suppose.
Is there also no other company that makes these for the Q8's? I wanted to sell my old car but now I decided to keep it in case **** hits the fan. More bells and whistles, more problems I suppose.