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copperblue
May 21, 2003
My 2001 GTI VR6 occasionally has the secondary air pump run on startup. It runs for about 1-2 minutes, during which time the car will backfire if I accelerate moderately/aggressively. Is this cause for concern?

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copperblue
May 21, 2003

angryhampster posted:

Any trouble codes? I wonder if this an issue with a catalytic converter.

The CEL isnt on, but I'm assuming anything emissions related would turn it on. It passed emissions this year, and seems to run fine otherwise. Any backfiring could gently caress up the MAF or catalytic converter to my knowledge, two very expensive items.

I'm pretty uptight on maintenance, but haven't had it onto the dealer in maybe two years.

copperblue
May 21, 2003

Mathturbator posted:

2001 Audi A6 2.4 Avant (euro-spec). What will cause the brake-warning light to come on, even after replacing the front brake pads (twice)? It's on every god drat time I start the car - the brakes are ok :argh:

Any of your brake lights out? Did you get the new/recalled brake switch installed?

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