2013 Audi A4 shaking only sometimes while driving since y...


2013 Audi A4 shaking only sometimes while driving since yesterday them it stops. Check engine light is on and I do live in texas where there is a lot of snow right now. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does...

2013 Audi A4 shaking only sometimes while driving since yesterday them it stops. Check engine light is on and I do live in texas where there is a lot of snow right now. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? Stays on Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your A4 yourself? What have you tried so far? No and nothing

Automotive Expert
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will be helping you with your question today. I've been working on Audis for over 30 years now, so I should be able to help you through this. Please understand that some of my suggestions may require special diagnostic tools and equipment that many home mechanics may not have, but are often required. So, my first question is whether you're planning on performing your own repairs, or are you wanting to be armed with information before bringing it into your mechanic? **Also, the site automatically prompts for a phone call. It's very rare that I'm available by phone, so let's hold off on that for now. If needed after we exchange some information, I will do my best to take the time for the call.** Couple of points/questions - first, I'm in Buffalo, so I understand lot of snow - have you had a chance to have the engine control module scanned for fault codes yet? - is the shaking coming from say a wheel or tire, or more from the engine?
Automotive Expert
Since I haven't heard back, I can only offer general information based on the symptoms you describe. Typically in these cars, engine shaking or misfiring out of the blue is due to a failed ignition coil. In these cases, I do recommend a full set of OE coils and NGK 1675 spark plugs. Hopefully this helps, but if you need any further information, I'm happy to continue.

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