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SQ5 Diesel Power Loss Points to MAF/O2 Sensor Issues
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anninacht28
Having experienced nearly identical symptoms on a 2015 Audi Q7 TDI, this sounds like a fuel injector issue. The check engine light combined with power loss and jerking during acceleration are classic signs of a faulty fuel injector. When my car showed these symptoms, diagnosis revealed that two fuel injectors were malfunctioning, causing uneven fuel distribution. The mass air flow sensor readings were normal, but the fuel delivery was inconsistent, leading to the lean condition. This is considered a serious repair that requires proper diagnostic equipment and expertise. The job involves removing and testing all fuel injectors, as they often fail in sets. In my case, replacing all injectors was necessary to prevent future failures. Key points to check: Fuel injectors operation and spray pattern, Fuel pressure readings, Complete fuel system diagnostics, Injection timing The throttle body and oxygen sensors should also be inspected, but with these specific symptoms, fuel injectors are typically the primary concern on these engines. Having extensive documentation of the symptoms will help your mechanic target the issue more effectively.
anninacht28
Having experienced nearly identical symptoms on a 2015 Audi Q7 TDI, this sounds like a fuel injector issue. The check engine light combined with power loss and jerking during acceleration are classic signs of a faulty fuel injector. When my car showed these symptoms, diagnosis revealed that two fuel injectors were malfunctioning, causing uneven fuel distribution. The mass air flow sensor readings were normal, but the fuel delivery was inconsistent, leading to the lean condition. This is considered a serious repair that requires proper diagnostic equipment and expertise. The job involves removing and testing all fuel injectors, as they often fail in sets. In my case, replacing all injectors was necessary to prevent future failures. Key points to check: Fuel injectors operation and spray pattern, Fuel pressure readings, Complete fuel system diagnostics, Injection timing The throttle body and oxygen sensors should also be inspected, but with these specific symptoms, fuel injectors are typically the primary concern on these engines. Having extensive documentation of the symptoms will help your mechanic target the issue more effectively.
anninacht28
Having experienced nearly identical symptoms on a 2015 Audi Q7 TDI, this sounds like a fuel injector issue. The check engine light combined with power loss and jerking during acceleration are classic signs of a faulty fuel injector. When my car showed these symptoms, diagnosis revealed that two fuel injectors were malfunctioning, causing uneven fuel distribution. The mass air flow sensor readings were normal, but the fuel delivery was inconsistent, leading to the lean condition. This is considered a serious repair that requires proper diagnostic equipment and expertise. The job involves removing and testing all fuel injectors, as they often fail in sets. In my case, replacing all injectors was necessary to prevent future failures. Key points to check: Fuel injectors operation and spray pattern, Fuel pressure readings, Complete fuel system diagnostics, Injection timing The throttle body and oxygen sensors should also be inspected, but with these specific symptoms, fuel injectors are typically the primary concern on these engines. Having extensive documentation of the symptoms will help your mechanic target the issue more effectively.
stefansilver71 (Author)
Thanks for sharing your Q7 experience. My EGR valve was acting up on my SQ5 last month with similar symptoms. After replacing both the EGR valve and cleaning the catalytic converter, the engine runs much smoother now. The mass air flow sensor also needed recalibration during this fix. Did you end up fixing those injectors? Would be helpful to know the repair cost and if any other issues popped up since then.
stefansilver71 (Author)
Thanks for sharing your Q7 experience. My EGR valve was acting up on my SQ5 last month with similar symptoms. After replacing both the EGR valve and cleaning the catalytic converter, the engine runs much smoother now. The mass air flow sensor also needed recalibration during this fix. Did you end up fixing those injectors? Would be helpful to know the repair cost and if any other issues popped up since then.
stefansilver71 (Author)
Thanks for sharing your Q7 experience. My EGR valve was acting up on my SQ5 last month with similar symptoms. After replacing both the EGR valve and cleaning the catalytic converter, the engine runs much smoother now. The mass air flow sensor also needed recalibration during this fix. Did you end up fixing those injectors? Would be helpful to know the repair cost and if any other issues popped up since then.
stefansilver71 (Author)
Thanks for sharing your Q7 experience. My EGR valve was acting up on my SQ5 last month with similar symptoms. After replacing both the EGR valve and cleaning the catalytic converter, the engine runs much smoother now. The mass air flow sensor also needed recalibration during this fix. Did you end up fixing those injectors? Would be helpful to know the repair cost and if any other issues popped up since then.
anninacht28
Thanks for asking about the follow-up. Yes, I got the injector issue fixed last week and the results are excellent. The mechanic confirmed the engine was running too lean, and replacing the faulty injection valve solved the problem completely. The entire repair including parts and labor came to 515 Euro. The mass air flow sensor readings are now spot-on, and the engine delivers power smoothly without any hesitation. No more jerking during acceleration, and the check engine light has stayed off since the repair. When they tested the fuel system, they found one injector was severely underperforming, causing the lean condition. Since getting it replaced, fuel consumption has actually improved slightly, which is a nice bonus. It is good to hear you got your EGR valve and catalytic converter sorted out. Those components often work together with the injection system to maintain proper fuel mixture, so keeping them all in good condition is crucial for optimal engine performance.
anninacht28
Thanks for asking about the follow-up. Yes, I got the injector issue fixed last week and the results are excellent. The mechanic confirmed the engine was running too lean, and replacing the faulty injection valve solved the problem completely. The entire repair including parts and labor came to 515 Euro. The mass air flow sensor readings are now spot-on, and the engine delivers power smoothly without any hesitation. No more jerking during acceleration, and the check engine light has stayed off since the repair. When they tested the fuel system, they found one injector was severely underperforming, causing the lean condition. Since getting it replaced, fuel consumption has actually improved slightly, which is a nice bonus. It is good to hear you got your EGR valve and catalytic converter sorted out. Those components often work together with the injection system to maintain proper fuel mixture, so keeping them all in good condition is crucial for optimal engine performance.
anninacht28
Thanks for asking about the follow-up. Yes, I got the injector issue fixed last week and the results are excellent. The mechanic confirmed the engine was running too lean, and replacing the faulty injection valve solved the problem completely. The entire repair including parts and labor came to 515 Euro. The mass air flow sensor readings are now spot-on, and the engine delivers power smoothly without any hesitation. No more jerking during acceleration, and the check engine light has stayed off since the repair. When they tested the fuel system, they found one injector was severely underperforming, causing the lean condition. Since getting it replaced, fuel consumption has actually improved slightly, which is a nice bonus. It is good to hear you got your EGR valve and catalytic converter sorted out. Those components often work together with the injection system to maintain proper fuel mixture, so keeping them all in good condition is crucial for optimal engine performance.
anninacht28
Thanks for asking about the follow-up. Yes, I got the injector issue fixed last week and the results are excellent. The mechanic confirmed the engine was running too lean, and replacing the faulty injection valve solved the problem completely. The entire repair including parts and labor came to 515 Euro. The mass air flow sensor readings are now spot-on, and the engine delivers power smoothly without any hesitation. No more jerking during acceleration, and the check engine light has stayed off since the repair. When they tested the fuel system, they found one injector was severely underperforming, causing the lean condition. Since getting it replaced, fuel consumption has actually improved slightly, which is a nice bonus. It is good to hear you got your EGR valve and catalytic converter sorted out. Those components often work together with the injection system to maintain proper fuel mixture, so keeping them all in good condition is crucial for optimal engine performance.
stefansilver71 (Author)
After struggling with power loss and rough running issues on my SQ5, I finally got it sorted out properly. The mechanic diagnosed it as a lean fuel mixture caused by multiple failing components. They found the mass air flow sensor needed recalibration, and there were issues with both the EGR valve and catalytic converter. The whole repair process took about 2 days. They replaced the EGR valve, cleaned the catalytic converter thoroughly, and recalibrated the mass air flow sensor. The total cost came to 890 Euro, which included parts and labor. The check engine light is now off and the engine runs perfectly smooth. No more jerking during acceleration or power loss issues. Honestly wish I had taken it in sooner instead of trying to diagnose it myself first. Looking back, having these symptoms documented helped the mechanic pinpoint the problems quickly. The air-fuel ratio is now perfect and the oxygen sensor readings are all within spec. Definitely worth the investment to get it done right.
stefansilver71 (Author)
After struggling with power loss and rough running issues on my SQ5, I finally got it sorted out properly. The mechanic diagnosed it as a lean fuel mixture caused by multiple failing components. They found the mass air flow sensor needed recalibration, and there were issues with both the EGR valve and catalytic converter. The whole repair process took about 2 days. They replaced the EGR valve, cleaned the catalytic converter thoroughly, and recalibrated the mass air flow sensor. The total cost came to 890 Euro, which included parts and labor. The check engine light is now off and the engine runs perfectly smooth. No more jerking during acceleration or power loss issues. Honestly wish I had taken it in sooner instead of trying to diagnose it myself first. Looking back, having these symptoms documented helped the mechanic pinpoint the problems quickly. The air-fuel ratio is now perfect and the oxygen sensor readings are all within spec. Definitely worth the investment to get it done right.
stefansilver71 (Author)
After struggling with power loss and rough running issues on my SQ5, I finally got it sorted out properly. The mechanic diagnosed it as a lean fuel mixture caused by multiple failing components. They found the mass air flow sensor needed recalibration, and there were issues with both the EGR valve and catalytic converter. The whole repair process took about 2 days. They replaced the EGR valve, cleaned the catalytic converter thoroughly, and recalibrated the mass air flow sensor. The total cost came to 890 Euro, which included parts and labor. The check engine light is now off and the engine runs perfectly smooth. No more jerking during acceleration or power loss issues. Honestly wish I had taken it in sooner instead of trying to diagnose it myself first. Looking back, having these symptoms documented helped the mechanic pinpoint the problems quickly. The air-fuel ratio is now perfect and the oxygen sensor readings are all within spec. Definitely worth the investment to get it done right.
stefansilver71 (Author)
After struggling with power loss and rough running issues on my SQ5, I finally got it sorted out properly. The mechanic diagnosed it as a lean fuel mixture caused by multiple failing components. They found the mass air flow sensor needed recalibration, and there were issues with both the EGR valve and catalytic converter. The whole repair process took about 2 days. They replaced the EGR valve, cleaned the catalytic converter thoroughly, and recalibrated the mass air flow sensor. The total cost came to 890 Euro, which included parts and labor. The check engine light is now off and the engine runs perfectly smooth. No more jerking during acceleration or power loss issues. Honestly wish I had taken it in sooner instead of trying to diagnose it myself first. Looking back, having these symptoms documented helped the mechanic pinpoint the problems quickly. The air-fuel ratio is now perfect and the oxygen sensor readings are all within spec. Definitely worth the investment to get it done right.
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anninacht28
Having experienced nearly identical symptoms on a 2015 Audi Q7 TDI, this sounds like a fuel injector issue. The check engine light combined with power loss and jerking during acceleration are classic signs of a faulty fuel injector. When my car showed these symptoms, diagnosis revealed that two fuel injectors were malfunctioning, causing uneven fuel distribution. The mass air flow sensor readings were normal, but the fuel delivery was inconsistent, leading to the lean condition. This is considered a serious repair that requires proper diagnostic equipment and expertise. The job involves removing and testing all fuel injectors, as they often fail in sets. In my case, replacing all injectors was necessary to prevent future failures. Key points to check: Fuel injectors operation and spray pattern, Fuel pressure readings, Complete fuel system diagnostics, Injection timing The throttle body and oxygen sensors should also be inspected, but with these specific symptoms, fuel injectors are typically the primary concern on these engines. Having extensive documentation of the symptoms will help your mechanic target the issue more effectively.