Audi A6 biTDI - Turbo Fault - had to leave it 215 miles away

[Pity-The-Fool]

Its getting old now but i will be sorry to lose the old boy as its been a fantastic drive for 5 years, but i've already had to replace 1 turbo a couple of years ago and now it looks like the other one has gone to turbo heaven too. Unfortunately i had no choice (due to being away from home at the time) to take the car to main dealer for diagnostics / quote. Almost 10k to replace turbo. Glow plug warning flashing and car in limp mode so couldnt get it back home.

1) I have asked for diagnostics report - they have said its confidential. What is that all about? Its like going to the Dr with pains in your chest they run a series of tests and then dont tell you what is actually wrong. Yes i could assume its a failed turbo but for £9k i'd like to see it with my own eyes. Anyone have trouble getting diagnostics / codes which you have paid for our of Audi main dealer and what is the story there?

2) On a more technical matter, the most expensive part is 059 145 061 AL at £6k for part only. I think this same part is available for a lot less @ turbo-diesel.c0.uk but i wish to check what the significance of the AL is as i dont see this on the compatibility listing for product 059 145 061 AA. The AL is coming from the Audi quote itself.

Gutted if i need to scrap this car but cannot pay for a repair that amounts to more than the car itself is worth. Car is currently near Manchester so any recommendations on indi's i could reach or recovery services who would get it up to my garage in Scotland would be appreciated.

[joropug]

Has the turbo caused engine damage or something? That is an outrageous price if it’s simply replacing a turbo?

Most specialists will fit a reconditioned turbo. The last person I know who bought one was my dad. I don’t know the breakdown but on a 520d he had the timing chain replaced, a new turbo, oil service and gearbox oil service done for £2500. I would assume the turbo is about £1000 of that.

[TooLateForAName]

on vag part umbers the letters usually designate revisions.
Aftermarket suppliers often list just the original.

I'd be looking t see who the oem supplier is and look at their parts info.

https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/05914506...

Lists variants and looks like thay can also supply a replacement CHRA unit (although currently showing out of stock), tbh depending on the fault, replacing the cores is a cheaper solution - its basically what the refurb people do. just get a decent unit not one of the cheap crap units

Edited by TooLateForAName on Friday 16th February 11:53

[Lord_Howit_Hertz]

As above, look at refurb turbo as the turbos in the BiTurbo Audis alone I think are about £3k aftermarket prices and £5k cheapest OEM supplier.

[Pity-The-Fool]

[quote=joropug]Has the turbo caused engine damage or something? That is an outrageous price if it’s simply replacing a turbo?

Not that they are telling me. The quote is for new turbo £6k + Labour £2k + VAT.

[georgeyboy12345]

Agreed, that is an outrageous price. Tell them to stick said £6k turbo up their arse and give you your car back. Get it trailered to a VAG specialist. What year A6 is it?

[Pity-The-Fool]

georgeyboy12345 said:

Agreed, that is an outrageous price. Tell them to stick said £6k turbo up their arse and give you your car back. Get it trailered to a VAG specialist. What year A6 is it?

2012 mate. They wont even give me the diagnostic info which i have so far paid £550 for. They say the codes and full summary are confidential. WTF.

[Pity-The-Fool]

Lord_Howit_Hertz said:

As above, look at refurb turbo as the turbos in the BiTurbo Audis alone I think are about £3k aftermarket prices and £5k cheapest OEM supplier.

thanks, thats useful

[Pity-The-Fool]

sharing some code information that was extracted by AA before it went into Audi:

System : Engine control 1 - VE9 / Diesel EDC 17CP44 UDS Status :P040100 - Exhaust-gas recirculation. Error Message : Low flow rate. Sporadic fault. Status :U111300 - Function restriction due to fault value received. Error Message : . Sporadic fault. Status :U101700 - Brake control unit. Error Message : Read out fault memory. Sporadic fault. Status :P157000 - Engine control unit: Component locked. Error Message : Component disabled. Sporadic fault. Status :P00AF00 - Exhaust-gas turbocharger control unit 1. Error Message : Mechanical fault. Sporadic fault.