Replacing the cabin air filter on any vehicle is usually pretty easy to do. The location where you replace the cabin filter tends to either be behind the glove box, or near the firewall in the engine bay. The MKI Audi TT’s cabin air filter is located in the engine bay on the passenger’s side. There is a small flap that needs to be opened in order to access the cabin air filter for replacement. It is typically recommended to replace the cabin air filter approximately every 10k miles.
As I work through the issues on my new-to-me 2002 Audi TT, I discover more and more things that need to be fixed. While I was fixing the secondary air pump in the engine bay, I happened to come across a set of hoses in front of the engine that were broken. These hoses are part of the N249 system, which is related to emissions. Because of the age of the vehicle and the exposure to heat from the engine, the piping on the N249 system tends to break, which can cause a vacuum leak in the emissions system.
My Audi TT sounds like a jet engine taking off every time I start my car, and I also have a P1432 trouble code. Replacing the secondary air pump fixed both of these issues, but it is a difficult job to do due to the limited access to the air pump’s mounting bolts.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen posts on forums and Audi Facebook Groups with people asking what any particular symbol on their instrument cluster screen is. Although it’s incredibly entertaining to read people’s hilarious interpretations of these symbols are, I wanted to just post this up so that it is easily referenced whenever anyone needs it.
I ran across a Facebook Marketplace ad for a 2002 Audi TT that was initially advertised as the 220hp variant of the 1.8T. However, the seller made a mistake… turns out it was the 180hp variant with a 5-speed manual transmission. I went to check it out anyway because I have always been fond of these cool little cars.
If you own a 5th generation (2018-2023) Honda Odyssey and you don’t own any CR2032 coin batteries, you should probably stock up as it will only be a matter of time before the batteries in your key fob remotes run out. At that point, you might be stranded if you’re trying to start your vehicle because your key fob’s immobilizer chip is not being detected by your vehicle.
If you are not used to the Auto Idle Stop feature on the 5th Generation Honda Odyssey (model years 2018-2024), then you may find it annoying or disruptive to your everyday driving. Auto Idle Stop is a feature that automatically shuts off the engine when your car is stopped, and restarts the engine when you go again. The reason why this feature was employed is to maximize fuel efficiency due to idling when the car is at a standstill. The only way you can permanently disable the Auto Idle Stop feature on the 2018-2024 Honda Odyssey is to use a device called the Idlestopper, which plugs in behind the dashboard.
When it’s time to change the cabin air filter in your 5th Generation Honda Odyssey (years 2018-2024), the Maintenance Minder will alert you with a maintenance sub code of 2. In my case, I had a B12 show up on my instrument cluster, which means that I’m due for an oil change and inspection (B), along with an engine air filter (1) and cabin air filter replacement. For more detailed information on what the various codes mean and how to reset the Maintenance Minder System when you’ve completed your service, check out this post.
Probably the easiest job you can do on your 5th generation Honda Odyssey is changing out your engine air filter. To change out the air cleaner element, you’ll need access to the engine bay where you’ll undo a few clips on the air filter housing. I was able to replace my air cleaner element in less than 5 minutes, so it is definitely a job that you should do by yourself rather than paying someone to do it for you.
