Everything wrong with the Cheap Audi A2!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @sprautos
    @sprautos 2 месяца назад +16

    I don’t know if it’s just me but, when you do little jobs to make bring cars back to life abit, it’s very satisfying

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah 100% agree Sam, have really enjoyed the process!

  • @andrewguy2066
    @andrewguy2066 2 месяца назад +12

    . . . keep up the good work . . . you will become addicted to driving your A2 . . . i have now decided to find the £'s and get my diesel A2 back on the road !

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Excellent, glad to hear it! And thanks :)

  • @zero1strike
    @zero1strike 6 дней назад

    Nice work there !, i bought an 05 A2 1.4 tdi in same colour as yours with 117 k miles in mid June 2024, it’s now nearly at 119k and so far i’ve replaced oil level sensor & front discs & pads along with new brake light bulbs which cured the flashing amber ignition coil lamp in the cluster .. but i still have an ABS/ ESP lamp on which points to the n/s/f abs sensor .. so i have that to replace & will see if that extinguishes the warning lamp 🤞🤞
    Despite all that she’s a proper hoot to drive, extremely light & i get around 56 mpg, extremely compact & agile, goes extremely well, she doesn’t hang around at all being a torquey turbo diesel coupled to a paperweight Aluminium body / space frame 💪😎👌

  • @SuperIman1990
    @SuperIman1990 Месяц назад +2

    We have 1.4tdi ,lasted us a long time ,the best car alround ,extremely frugal and great around town. Great video !

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  28 дней назад

      Nice one! Thank you

  • @mariolaubli3877
    @mariolaubli3877 4 дня назад +1

    I just fixed a 1,6 FSI with misfires. Had to replace an injector, which is hard to find and a real pain to reach for it sits in the back of the engine under the intake.
    But removing the whole intake train gives you the opportunity to clean everything from throttle body to EGR- valve and flap- control.
    I'm happy I'm through.

  • @Nidge74-hs4cf
    @Nidge74-hs4cf 2 месяца назад +2

    When I get a misfire fault I'll normally switch the coils around, then if the fault moves to a different cylinder I know that's the problem. Great update though, thanks

  • @TheAnimatedHistory
    @TheAnimatedHistory 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done it's amazing how small things change the experience. Looking forward for more videos on A2

  • @dreww3810
    @dreww3810 2 месяца назад +3

    So far i've done the front shocks and rear wheel bearings on mine. Also added some stop leak to the power steering fluid and it seems to have fixed that.

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Have you seen the recent Car Throttle video? Was it a similar steering rack leak to what they have?

    • @dreww3810
      @dreww3810 2 месяца назад

      @@JJonCars I noticed in their video the fluid appeared red in colour. Standard fluid is green so its either been topped up with the wrong stuff or someone has tried some stop leak. The lucas stuff is red and I topped up the 10% recommended. My leak was only on the passenger side

  • @denzalwash4120
    @denzalwash4120 2 месяца назад +5

    Nice work 👍

  • @Alan_UK
    @Alan_UK 2 месяца назад

    Good to see you are fixing the issues and enjoying your A2. I hope your chair survived and no scratches on the A2! I try to avoid starting mine just to move it away from the garage door so I push it but always on the A pillar with the door open. That way I can jump inside hopefully smartish before it disappears down the drive and into the street!

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      I'd not realised the slope that came out of the garage haha. Chair and A2 are in good shape, though that wing is actually quite scratched up anyway due to I think some very clumsy bonnet removal/replacement throughout its life 😄 Cheers 👍

  • @Oli_Hudson
    @Oli_Hudson 2 месяца назад

    You're making great progress JJ! Well done for fixing these things yourself!

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Oli, have really enjoyed the process

  • @rosskramer5296
    @rosskramer5296 2 месяца назад

    JJ - love your channel! Been one of my favorites for a few years now, and I'm really enjoying your journey with this A2. We never got these in the states, but I'd definitely have one if I could. Not a bad little runabout to have, and looks very cool in a quirky way. Keep up the great work!

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Ah, thank you! And thanks for commenting and saying so.
      It is a shame it didn't appear in the US, but given how this lightweight eco car didn't even do well in Europe I imagine Audi made the right financial decision in selling it only over here 😄

  • @petebaja2690
    @petebaja2690 2 месяца назад

    I have a 2005 A2 Tdi SE, I've had it for 11 years now and it's my daily driver while my other two are for weekends.
    While the bodywork is mainly Aluminium (the bulkhead is steel), the components are from the VW Polo and some parts can be hard to get hold of.
    I have had to get front wishbones and track control arms replaced and now the near side shock absorber is leaking - the car is 19 years old after all. Hopefully replacing consumables is all that is required as I love the car. Tyres can be another issue, as only a few manufacturers support the size I need because the only modern car that uses the same size is the Nissan Micra.
    It's a great car and great to see that you are saving one from the scrap heap.
    My fear is always of someone driving into the back of mine as it would be an instant write off.

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Have you got unusual wheels on the car, is that why the tyre size is hard to find? Glad to do my bit to keep another A2 going :) Cheers!

    • @petebaja2690
      @petebaja2690 2 месяца назад

      ​@JJonCars no, they are 15" Audi alloys unlike the 16" typically fitted to Sport models. The tyre size is 185/60 x 15 and I originally changed the variety of no name brand tyres to Continental tyres but they are now £150 each! So I have changed to Dunlop"s on the front, still a chunky £110.

  • @jonathangiles4854
    @jonathangiles4854 2 месяца назад

    Enjoying this series!

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Glad to hear it :)

  • @IncoG8
    @IncoG8 2 месяца назад +1

    Quick tip, for checking coilpacks, so you don't change a working part: Change the coilpack you suspect of being bad, over to one of the other cylinders. Delete all codes, and drive the car again. If next time the fault comes up, as another cylinder, you are 100% sure that the coil is bad. If one is bad, and the other ones, are the same batch/year, change all four, for the best result.

  • @chrisbolton5461
    @chrisbolton5461 2 месяца назад

    Great video. Hope you have saved the misfire.

  • @brandenbridge5307
    @brandenbridge5307 2 месяца назад

    I've now got a TDI 90 with 246k on the clock. Still runs like a charm. Thinking of selling the petrol one as it had a few issues. Been loving the extra hp and turbo tho lol

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Nice one. those diesels do seem to just run and run if looked after. And as I say, I think the TDI is best suited to this car given its economy focus

  • @sdry1688
    @sdry1688 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for great content - crazy to think that A2s are now becoming a cult - modern classics. i was in the grounds of a Stately Home - Heron Haus - in Germanys summer of 2002 and saw a cluster of A2s getting photographed for a catalogue or brochure

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Cheers!
      That would have been cool to see :)

  • @spawn314159
    @spawn314159 Месяц назад

    peanut butter is actually very good for the plastic trims feeds the plastic.. wouldnt use olive oil. but.. 1 quid
    for a tin of boot polish hehe

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS 2 месяца назад +3

    Small jobs, especially just investing time reconnecting and cleaning offer great satisfaction when they work! Glad the G40 worked out and it does appear to last. Here’s to more cheap fixes and happy motoring!

  • @coolcat23
    @coolcat23 2 месяца назад

    The second "e" in "Pflege" is not silent. :) It is not the same sound as the first "e", though. There are online English German dictionaries which include pronunciation audio clips, if you are interested. :)

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Interesting. If this stuff ever comes up again I'm definitely going to try and pronounce it properly... fleeeger!

    • @coolcat23
      @coolcat23 2 месяца назад

      @@JJonCars :)

  • @foosty6
    @foosty6 27 дней назад

    I think the mount on the wings needs fixing, the headlights and wings aren't inline

  • @spartacu7345
    @spartacu7345 2 месяца назад

    Nice video 👍

  • @TheFlashfloyd
    @TheFlashfloyd 2 месяца назад

    I've had mine for 3 years.1.4 petrol SE 170k.no oil leaks,everything works.ok,I've replaced every wheel bearing and basically all the steel bits.I don't think our 6 year old Fiesta will last as long.

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Excellent :)

  • @fredonline
    @fredonline 2 месяца назад +1

    Many moons ago, I used to go over the top when cleaning my car, which included removing the grill and light clusters and other bits - and cleaning up and waxing the usually hidden bits of bodywork. That was a bit anal TBH, considering that cars I owned at the time were only worth a few hundred quid! Nowadays, I'm older and not so physically able, the more expensive car I have does not get any pampering!

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +2

      Removing light clusters and cleaning you say... you're giving me ideas 😆

  • @nigelmcmorris9096
    @nigelmcmorris9096 2 месяца назад +1

    I’m really enjoying following this A2 project. Very interesting and entertaining presentation. Thanks.

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Nigel 👍👍

  • @TheFlashfloyd
    @TheFlashfloyd 2 месяца назад

    I think you need to drive it more.mine was neglected and the cat was blocked so give it a good blast.its a 21 year old car?I've had a Morris Morina,Fiat X1/9.Lancias so these cars seem immortal

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      yeah, lets hope you're right!

  • @corradottmk1
    @corradottmk1 2 месяца назад

    L'ho avuta nuova e in sei anni ho fatto 280000 km senza alcun problema.
    auto straordinaria

  • @Daz_Stap
    @Daz_Stap 2 месяца назад +2

    Very satisfying video. I always enjoy sorting all the niggles left by a previous owner, kinda like training the car to behave and work like it should. Makes it your own.

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Cheers Daz, yeah definitely :)

  • @Rjhs001
    @Rjhs001 2 месяца назад

    Caesar, what's the name of that little, aluminium bodied Audi?
    A2 Brute.
    Really sorry JJ...can't resist a ridiculous dad joke 😂

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha, this is a particularly strong dad joke even for you John 😂 cheers for watching

  • @diydetail8916
    @diydetail8916 2 месяца назад

    could you please supply the link for the OBD scanner

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Ah, I bought it years ago, I don't think the exact one is for sale any more. If you do a search for bluetooth OBD scanner on amazon you should be able to find one similar

    • @diydetail8916
      @diydetail8916 2 месяца назад

      @@JJonCars I’ve bought a few however not compatible with A2 sadly. If you get a chance you can go back on your orders and click on it to see if it’s available

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +2

      @@diydetail8916 found it in my orders - sadly not available, turns out I bought it in 2017!

  • @Wuei108
    @Wuei108 15 дней назад

    The light switch should be changed after 150.000 km.

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  12 дней назад

      Haha, a service item

  • @Alexander_l322
    @Alexander_l322 2 месяца назад

    How many cans of Coke Zero did you get though 😂

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha... honest truth, I think I only drank half a can 😂

  • @petrolhead28
    @petrolhead28 2 месяца назад

    Far more fun buying and old car then fettlingbit yourself, fixing all the niggles that the previous owner left as they were moving it on

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +1

      Definitely 👍👍

  • @atoningunifex6067
    @atoningunifex6067 2 месяца назад +2

    Can't help with a 1.4, think that's starter motor size on my clk 500 😉

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад +2

      Haha yep probably 😆

  • @DarthTrotter
    @DarthTrotter 2 месяца назад +1

    Way better than CarThrottles junker

    • @JJonCars
      @JJonCars  2 месяца назад

      Haha, I've seen that video - it doesn't look too bad apart from the steering rack issue!

  • @bobupen6476
    @bobupen6476 2 месяца назад

    Do Coca Cola pay you ? :)