2012 Audi Q7 (4L 4L) — Repair Solution

3.0L CASA 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · In Limp Mode · Engine

Audi Q7 (4L 4L) In Limp Mode Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Audi
Model: Q7 (4L 4L)
Year: 2012
Engine: 3.0L CASA 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 99,000
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

The vehicle intermittently goes into limp-home mode, with the glow plug light flashing under hard acceleration.

Problem Summary

Under light driving conditions the vehicle performs normally, but during hard acceleration—particularly above 4,000 rpm—the glow plug light flashes, the vehicle loses power, and limp-home mode is activated. The fault code P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low) is logged immediately under these conditions and returns after clearing.

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Quick Facts

CodeAUD4L12153
Vehicle2012 Audi Q7 (4L 4L)
Engine3.0L CASA 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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