So I went to start my car this morning and the car made 2 super loud banging noises and now the ignition won't turn over (it turns but the engine doesn't start).Not car related, but I had a host of health issues spring up on me last summer, had to sell many of the keyboards I loved to cover the outrageous medical bills I owed. Still recovering health and financial wise today, but doing better now than I was back in August. It really sucks when things like this happen, but don't worry, mechanical keyboards aren't going anywhere and you'll always be able to reacquire anything you might have to sell in the short term.
Looks like my crankshaft position sensor went to crap :'(
Anyway, I thought it was a good time to check what else my car needed... and low and behold - the banging noises blew a hole in my exhaust.
So now I have to spend about 300 to get those fixed.
This all on top of having to change tires (tread worn almost through) and brake pads, another 400 or so
FML
I will probably have to sell off most of keyboard stuff to pay for the repairs and maintenance this month.
Anyone else have unfortunate car stories to share to make me feel better?
Last time I was looking at expensive car repairs... I said **** that ****, sold it and bought a bicycle. :D
car didn't turn on one morning.
waited for autozone to open and replaced the battery.
car didn't turn on one morning.
waited for autozone to open and replaced the battery.
didn't know you were a woman.. now it all make sense..
car didn't turn on one morning.
waited for autozone to open and replaced the battery.
didn't know you were a woman.. now it all make sense..
car didn't turn on one morning.
waited for autozone to open and replaced the battery.
didn't know you were a woman.. now it all make sense..
That's why she's called milky and oppressed.
As a woman yourself, you should have known that teepee.
Now my air bags are leaking...
There were faulty airbags by that Japanese company though.
He means the suspension air shocks. /wetbag
Now my air bags are leaking...
:confused: :confused:
Do you mean this in the sense of a bagged car, or are your air bags actually leaking? Cause I don't think that's a thing.
There were faulty airbags by that Japanese company though.I don't think the Takata recall affected Audi lol.
Now my air bags are leaking...
:confused: :confused:
Do you mean this in the sense of a bagged car, or are your air bags actually leaking? Cause I don't think that's a thing.
Well... "Audi air springs" the bladder has some micro cracks in it.
The front ones on these cars tend to take a **** after 12 years.
As does the air compressor in the back as it the o-ring around around the piston dries up. Been trying to find a set for the front without breaking the bank though.
I think a used set runs for about $100-$150. Which to me, that would perfect.There were faulty airbags by that Japanese company though.I don't think the Takata recall affected Audi lol.
Ahhh a ****ty experience....
Picked up my Allroad from New York... Drove it down with dad back to Miami, once we got on the highway we noticed the transmission was in safe mode... No turning back at that point.
Went all night driving at 60mph, and at 3,000rpm. In Woodbine Georgia the transmission sorta gave up...
Had to talk on the phone with u-haul for 3 hours to get a trailer for the car, not one of those dollies. When we got a taxi to drop us off at u-haul, the husband of the wife working behind the cashier shows up and starts screaming because the trailer was already reserved. They let us go with it anyway.
Now my air bags are leaking... Might need to replace the air compressor also.
How it sits now...Show Image(http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/99587511/Allroad/Allroadparking.jpg)Show Image(http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/99587511/Allroad/leaky%20bags....jpg)
And that's the leak that annoys me...
Its a wonderful car.Ahhh a ****ty experience....
Picked up my Allroad from New York... Drove it down with dad back to Miami, once we got on the highway we noticed the transmission was in safe mode... No turning back at that point.
Went all night driving at 60mph, and at 3,000rpm. In Woodbine Georgia the transmission sorta gave up...
Had to talk on the phone with u-haul for 3 hours to get a trailer for the car, not one of those dollies. When we got a taxi to drop us off at u-haul, the husband of the wife working behind the cashier shows up and starts screaming because the trailer was already reserved. They let us go with it anyway.
Now my air bags are leaking... Might need to replace the air compressor also.
How it sits now...Show Image(http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/99587511/Allroad/Allroadparking.jpg)Show Image(http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/99587511/Allroad/leaky%20bags....jpg)
And that's the leak that annoys me...
My dad had an Allroad for 6ish years and the air bag suspension was always leaking, I have no clue how much he must have spent fixing it. Other than that it's a great car.
Some cheap tools from Harbor Freight or rented from AutoZone, lower online part prices, and some ability to turn a wrench and you can do most things yourself and save a ton of $ if you have a place to do it. Check engine light, get it read for free, google the code, buy the sensor (or clean it for many ABS light problems), replace, profit. Brakes pads, exhaust changes, and even to a lesser extent, fuel pumps (although dropping a gas tank sucks) it’s really not that bad. The only difference between me and most mechanics is they can do it twice as fast and have nicer tools. Otherwise unless I have to change a clutch or a timing belt on a super complicated car, I’ll try to do it myself.
So I went to start my car this morning and the car made 2 super loud banging noises and now the ignition won't turn over (it turns but the engine doesn't start).
Looks like my crankshaft position sensor went to crap :'(
Anyway, I thought it was a good time to check what else my car needed... and low and behold - the banging noises blew a hole in my exhaust.
So now I have to spend about 300 to get those fixed.
This all on top of having to change tires (tread worn almost through) and brake pads, another 400 or so
FML
I will probably have to sell off most of keyboard stuff to pay for the repairs and maintenance this month.
Anyone else have unfortunate car stories to share to make me feel better?
I used to bike back and forth to work every day, saved a bundle. It was only about 3000 miles (5000 Km) a year.Last time I was looking at expensive car repairs... I said **** that ****, sold it and bought a bicycle. :D
Only if. In the US it is so hard to get anywhere without a car because everything is so spread out.
car didn't turn on one morning.Jumper cables are crucial to get your car to the local car parts store. (push starting your car in the winter in no fun. I think I'd just bike there and buy a battery and bike home)
waited for autozone to open and replaced the battery.