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Audi - Shudder when accelerating




By wendand on Oct 23, 2009

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I have a 2003 A4 1.8T Convertible with 53K miles. I'm noticing a shudder when I accelerate from a stop . . . any thoughts on the cause? It has been going on for awhile but in the last few days it is more often and more pronounced.
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Oct 24, 2009

- Thanks - I understand the hesitancy to diagnose. I recently had an oil leak that they "think" was one of the hoses blocked but not positive. They said it may be the Turbo . . . I have it back now to drive and see if fixed but was afraid the "shudder" may be related to the turbo. Could it be - or is that completely different? (sorry to be so clueless)

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posted on Oct 23, 2009
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drallim

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If the engine misses when accelerating, that can cause a shudder. Bad motor mounts can also cause this problem.
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to be honest i would need to drive it to know for sure but it could be anything from the clutch ,loose flywheel bolts to a drive shaft or evan a deformed tyre,Sorry i couldnt give you an instant fix and i sound like a solicitior because they always beat around the bush
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Oct 25, 2009

- yes it could be a turbo vibration as well ,evan an exhaust clamp could cause something,This is one of them things where you would need a old dinasaur mechanic to have a drive.Really would like to point my finger at it for you but without having a quick drive around the block ?? i can only throw probale causes into the equation
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