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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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07 A6, bone stock. This seems like a low idle and when put in drive, it almost dies while the power steering stops working. Dealer says this is "normal". What are your experiences and what is the fix?

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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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i have had that problem a couple times it seems its weather and engine temp related at the first couple seconds off startup when going in reverse and turning or reverse and turning going forward it actually stalled a couple times
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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07 A6, bone stock. This seems like a low idle and when put in drive, it almost dies while the power steering stops working. Dealer says this is "normal". What are your experiences and what is the fix?

TIA
It isn't normal....your idle is low. I just checked my idle this morning...about 640ish rpms. When you say stock---no mods AT ALL. Plugs, wires, air filter, pipes ..... Stock!

Make sure you don't have any leaks. Check all air lines and vacuum hoses. Beyond that I'm not sure what it could be..
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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I agree idle should be a tick over 600.
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