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Audi Q7
Report: PCM Software Update Available to Correct Engine Misfire After Cold Start
Audi Q7 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2007, 2008
Exhaust & Emissions Affected: 3.6L V6
Average Mileage: 60,354 mi (45,000 mi - 97,000 mi)
An engine misfire may be noted after cold start resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light. Our technicians tell us updated powertrain control module (PCM) software is available to correct this concern.
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Report #1Visitor, 2007 Audi Q7, 52,000 mi
Audi wantsto replace PCM
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Report #2Visitor, 2008 Audi Q7, 47,774 mi
Car hesitates donw entire length of 4 blocks. Engine light comes on, I've taken it in to shop at least twice. They can't replicate problem. Light stays on for longer now, but goes off occasionally. Weird!
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Report #3Visitor, 2007 Audi Q7, 97,000 mi
Engine stumbels and acts like it wont take throttle after cold start up. Cold start up meaning when car hasnt been driven for overnight period.
Brought the car to Audi dealer initially having received Recal notice on engine misfire. Explained to dealer that the car has some form of misfire and that it stumbles after cold start up. Dealer Tech immediatley asks what grade fuel we're using. Response:93 Octane. Tech asks are you using a fuel additive. Response; No. Tech suggests that issue is a result of carbon build up on engine valves. Now have used Techron for the last 4,000 miles. No change in performance. Car still stumbels after cold start up.
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Report #4Visitor, 2008 Audi Q7, 45,000 mi
Car bucks and shudders after cold start and at times when it is warm as well. I have been to the dealer three times. They put an Audi gas additive in it, claimed fuel in New England was poor. It happened again shortly. Brought it back in again, they tried the additive again and told me aggressive driving would cure the problem. It happened again shortly after the additive. Brought it back again, this time for intake valve cleaning, new spark plugs, and new coils. After 5 or 6 days, went to pick it up. Service rep went to get the car, started it up, CEL came on and it stopped running. Can you believe that? Now I am waiting to see what happens next. Must be a flaw in engine design.
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Report #5wrsmithiii, 2008 Audi Q7, 60,000 mi
Rookieengine misfires after cold start. taken to dealer twice. Audi says need fuel injector cleaner and/or new injectors. only runs poor after cold start.
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