Audi R8 Common Problems and Solutions
Loss of AC
Problem:
Your air-con has stopped working.
Solution:
The good news is that a replacement AC unit from BreakerYard is extremely cheap. If you have a V10 engine, then the installation is fiddly but very doable. Unfortunately, if you have the R8 Coupe with the V8 engine, then you're going to have to completely remove the engine to access the AC unit.
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Gear Change Difficulties
Problem:
Your automatic gears are not moving into the correct position, or your manual gear changes have become stiff and may start slipping.
Solution:
More likely if you are using the clutch along with the launch control, but extremely common on the R8 Coupe nonetheless, is premature clutch wear. Look through our parts list for a new clutch assembly and watch some online videos that will walk you through the installation.
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Bumpy Driving
Problem:
It feels like your suspension is broken, and your driving is extremely bumpy.
Solution:
It’s likely that your magnetic dampers have failed, which is extremely common on 2007-2015 R8s Coupes. Have a look through our parts list and order new dampers. This is a fairly big job when it comes to installing them, but doing it yourself can save you a lot of money. However, if your car is under warranty, then Audi will do this job for free, especially if they have failed before you’ve hit the 20,000-mile mark.
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Steering Wheel Vibrating
Problem:
The steering wheel is excessively vibrating and may even wander. When you take a corner, you may hear a clunking sound.
Solution:
The lower rear wishbone arms on the R8 Coupe have been known to wear out prematurely, so you need to install new arms as quickly as possible. While this can be a fiddly job, it’s very doable, and we always have wishbone arms available for quick delivery.
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Oil Loss
Problem:
You are going through a lot of oil, and there may be odd noises coming from the engine while driving.
Solution:
Have a look at your oil lines. It’s very common on the R8 Coupe for them to suffer from massive rust buildup, which leads to leaks and eventual engine damage. Replace the rusted lines as needed, which you can always find on the BreakerYard parts pages.
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