I BOUGHT A FLOODED Audi R8 With Only 5,600 Miles..

[@BackYardBoyz]

Like this comment if you think the r8 will be a runner 😅

[@BackYardBoyz]

And follow my IG to know before KZbin @bybtim

[@BackYardBoyz]

And like this video to make me feel good

[@BackYardBoyz]

And subscribe to make me happy

[@BackYardBoyz]

And dont buy flooded r8s😂😂😂

[@wilfredocaban3542]

I really hope you won and I lost . Good luck .I think the car will start the garage looked good no water line and I think I messed up.

[@fiercenet]

My thoughts... this car was stolen and stripped in Panama.. someone recovered/bought it slapped some door and interior panels (that didn't match so they were reupholstered) and seats in it then shipped it to the US to wash the title.

[@Msunuwakho]

Too detailed

[@ketotrucker3528]

Yup! Something. I’m wondering why this car has “miles” and not “kilometers” if it’s from another country!

[@denistrendafilov770]

Usually in these audis you can change from miles to km from the bord computer menu.

[@jc-plotplan1151]

a mule car?

[@ketotrucker3528]

@@denistrendafilov770 very true. I didn’t think about it being digital. Thank you

[@ingresswizard9044]

Tim, you need to fully mount the ECU's back to the frame of the car. The ECU's get part of their grounding system from being mounted much like Ferrari's and Lambo's.

[@dantepayton8747]

Bump

[@newtcrew]

Tim's neighbor Sam has shown us that a few times with his Ferraris. Funny how something so simple, and easy to overlook, can throw a wrench in the works.

[@benjaminmarchet4366]

bump !

[@ksand6718]

The easiest fix always seems to be the last thing we look at.

[@a-jay1203]

The format of these episodes is starting to take the old shape again where u brought us to explore the problem with you and think of solutions together. Love it! ….. though we don’t contribute much financially

[@BackYardBoyz]

A comment, a like and a share would be plenty 🙏 a financial contribution is a mega bonus 🙏

[@franklindner9519]

Check your ground connections under the carpet ! I bought a 335i from Florida also flooded recently and shipped it to Germany. It had a low flood line and was nearly dry (but some mold). First everything worked, but over night, complete can bus system made errors. There were four ground connectors in the drivers and passenger footwells, that were corroded … now everything’s fine ! Your leather on the door panels may have shrinked because of condensation, and so did the stitching … had this on some dashboards when flooded … Greetings from Munich 😉

[@BackYardBoyz]

Will definitely check!!

[@juangouveia8098]

just courious, how much did you pay to register the car in germany? or was it for parts only?

[@franklindner9519]

@@juangouveia8098 to register the car in Germany you need a data sheet, ~300€, (first) roadworthy proof §21, ~ 360€ and finally registration ~80€. Of course if you have to replace defective parts or need to replace headlights or taillights due to EU regulations, this may add up.

[@ryanjames7152]

The guy you spoke to knows what really happened. He made up a story to the insurance company to get paid out which he had to stick to when you messaged him.

[@SmoothOperator412]

THIS.

[@badopsec]

!!!!

[@moktarmalik1174]

Facts

[@johnnychimpo7539]

He went and found a shitty r8 in Panama, insured it for triple what he paid, claimed it was flooded and got paid out? But why would the insurance company total it if there was no water visible damage

[@SonicThaHedgehog16]

@@johnnychimpo7539 because nobody could get inside the car

[@spares100]

Use Carly to check the milage, it will read them from all the modules possible and will tell you if has some difference between them.

[@JoseRomero-eg2ou]

The computers in the engine bay you have them hanging around you must put the screws back on because that'll make ground and make the computers and all of it work. That's the same thing with Ferraris and a few Lamborghinis. The computers have to be screwed on to the frame in order to work that way it makes ground so put the computers back. How do you found them then try the whole procedure a

[@deniscitterio6295]

Why you do not use an oscilloscope and check the cam communication between one module and another? You can see the 2 (can hi and can low ) frequencies and see if they have any kind of disturbance. After that just by pass one module at a time and find the bad one. Very easy 👍

[@chrisrobles2012]

Ground straps on the engine, grounds at the modules in the “rear seat” area. Just like on old Honda’s there was one ground on the harness that was for way too many items. For this Audi , I would use jumper cables and ground the body to the engine. I’d for sure make sure you grounded your ECUs PROPERLY, not laying on the frame. I kid you not ! I’ll find a video showing issues like this for lambos.

[@jaswingrove]

also.. ground those ECU's! lack of start and intermittent data communication / codes?... bolt them back in to get good ground. .worth a shot😊

[@rsw9480]

Good Luck with this one .Is there any signs of water in the Engine oil or the Trans oil ? Watch JR.Go worked on one of these for a long time before he was able to resolve his issue ,maybe he has some hints for ya ???

[@lorenzocosta9992]

Tim please keep it up not just with this project with KZbin and car world in general you deserve a lot and you’ll be a big big one,one day! Good luck

[@NVR2MANYCARS]

Check the VINs on the chassis and engine to see if they match. Odds are they do not.

[@charleshanson4567]

This might be a long shot. Samcrac has two Ferraris the cars wouldn’t start without the ECUs being mounted to the frame solid. It looks like your ECUs mount in the same place as they did on his Ferraris, might check that out.

[@charleshanson4567]

BackYardboyz this is the video I’m mentioning. Best of luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnmne2lpmdpqns0

[@misterzee5736]

Ive seen that vid and thats well thought of! Could explain why the immobiliser keeps coming in and out of being recognised.

[@IOERROR622]

I'm going to guess that after the car was reported to the insurance company someone swapped out the low milage parts for high milage parts. I bet the prevous owner has a friend with a high milage R8. As for what is wrong with it, you might need to pull and check the wire harness to see if any water has gotten into it. My BMW X5 has intermitten issue like that only to find the wiring harness in the back was sitting in a pool of water.

[@danielivakhov5186]

It seems more like an “insurance job” than a flooded car. 👀

[@ThatDIYguy862]

Bring it to super mario diagnostics in florida to diagnose it for you, dude is a pro

[@MS-196x]

I've seen on some Audi's you can scan the gearbox ECU to verify mileage driven ( it'll normally show it in KM regardless of market). Hope you get it sorted 🤞🏻🙏🏻

[@vancity2349]

Hi from Vancouver 🇨🇦 Glad to see your videos again Tim. Love your videos and keep then coming. This Audi has an interesting story and will only get more interesting so looking forward to the progress.

[@vandalov777]

You got great deal in the end of the day. Only Panama export record was my issue. I guess its maybe rental there or somewhere, and people could easily destroy rental in 5k miles. Miles should be legit. Check immobilizer itself, can bus(possibly one of the modules shutting whole system down). Even door module could shut whole can bus..In worst case scenario u can buy brains/bcu/immo/key etc. But im sure one of the modules corroded inside and thats why. You only gotta find out which one

[@tomasslanciauskas8961]

In shop we had a problem that a4 b8 that didn’t start, nothing was working, only showed life on cluster some lights. It seemed like gateway was dead. After checking all that, changing gateway, cluster and etc nothing helped. What fixed car was audi dealer connected i think ODIS scanner and did some reset of gateway or adaptation(they did not said exactly what they did…). It took maybe 1 or 2 mins and it started working like usual.

[@serenamotors2775]

For the door lock when you insert the key, you will need the new door handle mechanism. I had the same issue and I end up replacing the cable that turns the latch when you turn the key, the cable is plastic and it strips that's why does not work. Get a used handle and use just the parts you need.Good luck!

[@michaelgiannone2192]

Reach out to Samcrac , he dealt with a guy who reprogrammed his ecu and keys on a Ferrari. Or look thru his videos

[@skyppy007]

Did you considered to just visit Audi dealership with this car and let them do inspection check what actually does work and what doesn't? Won't it be faster way to do it? Just an idea. It will cost some bucks but it will be fraction of what you invest into this car in your time. They have original diagnostic tools so they will see everything that is wrong with this car. And then you can start fixing all addressed problems.

[@ManwantSinghMultani]

It could be where your key goes in, it could be the key starter in the key holder, I had the same problem the car stopped working fixed that it worked perfectly 👌

[@Segadora93]

You should use a better tool to diagnose it and code keys. ODIS is the proper tool for this. Alternative problem could be that hazards need to be on, to keep the systems awake when coding keys.

[@Michaelb6151]

I love those cars but not sure I’ve seen anyone be successful fixing them. I hoping the best for you guys and welcome to Florida

[@matthewsmith-wright2295]

I realise it’s not going the way you want, but the Sherlock Holmes mystery on this one has me checking you tube every day for an update, loving the series.

[@BackYardBoyz]

💪🏼💪🏼 same hahaha

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

This car is extremely intriguing

[@BackYardBoyz]

I’m right there with you!

[@Koastah]

If you use VCDS, the ECU will display stored mileage. Pretty hard to cheat that unless it was fully swapped, I'd take a look

[@Niksan49]

If you want to be sure for mileage check gearbox ecu they can't touch it that's the only to know real mileage if you can check it with scanner or something do it

[@caspernissen8028]

I am a certified truck mechanic and i have had the same problem with immobilizer, were it could find it sometimes and sometimes it couldn’t. The problem was that some shop have installed a nox sensor in the exhaust, but it was not a original part. I then mounted an original sensor, and the truck starts right up.

[@BackYardBoyz]

First time hearing that!!!

[@caspernissen8028]

Yeah i was also totally in shock, it took us 3 weeks to find the problem. Spoken with the manufacturer, changed engine ecu, and 3 brand new ecu for immobilizer and 3 new keys and nothing worked, it was the same problem as you have every time.

[@caspernissen8028]

The bad sensor was disturbing the CAN-bus system

[@gavgav4585]

You know you’re frustrated when you call a project ‘stupid’ 😂

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

Hmmm, have you checked the Pyro? Something tells me that someone could've put a front end on that car.

[@The_journeyy]

*This car has more stories than a wicked novel love it* 😳😂

[@lukegoodwin2160]

early gen r8s in hot sun and hot climates, the door card glue would always losen and melt leaving a lot of the stuff saging so that's all normal

[@TheMasterFerrari]

That cluster should be lighting up red on the left hand side with key on even without it being married/paired looks like locksmith cooked the cluster. This is all an OBD job should not be pulling anything out except possibly for engine computer read. Can get 6 of 7 CS password bytes out of either engine computer, and then “sniff” the 7th byte from ignition switch but the way that cluster is looking not going to happen. Also immobilizer delete is possible if you do it on both ecus and can start vehicle without a working cluster or programmed key. Too bad your in Florida if you were in California I could have knocked this one out in an hour.

[@dennislnfeldt8694]

Sorry for my bad English. Just try to check the connector that goes to the reading coil on the ignition lock, I have experienced several times that they have a poor connection over time

[@NikosPropertyShow]

Get that thing fixed and sold brother 😂

[@NoName-dk9ft]

VCDS should of been a start... Plug a genuine one in and check the codes.

[@wcads623]

Yes certainly does not look like flood damage but interior door card condition is definitely not consistent with dash mileage, maybe they have been repaired after blown air bags. Insurance loss adjusters take the easy option - doesn't respond to the the key, its been in store in a flood zone, must have water damage - pay out. You need to get clean connectivity into ECUs. Strip and check all connections with contact cleaner even open up ECUs to check for water ingress/damage. Mileage is hidden and recorded in multiple ECUs - check for consistency. Maybe someone has been trying to hack the immobiliser while in storage? As you say things just do not stack up.

[@kkbuilds6241]

For reparing this canid of issues for sure you will need ODIS, if the wires are OK, and you can also ask Volkswagen dealer for the history of car, if it was serviced , they have the information about millage at least in Europe if it is serviced at dealer

[@pototo1978]

Perhaps you already answer this , But Did you scan it with a VAGCOM/VCSD scanner ?Or Vas System , as llong as i can remember those are the only scanner to surely code and pair anything VAG.

[@Sj0ertum1]

The fact that the previous owner says that nobody could open it, already tells something about the car being broke while the keys where still there. So now you probably programmed the key correctly, but the result is the same as with the original keys.

[@budtoo2636]

Look at brake peddle wear marks #1 thingand def check all fluid levels for water. Then rip it apart

[@Need4Built]

Get this awesome machine running Tim! 💪🏼

[@thomasfischer2638]

Compared to your old Clips there is way less wrenching. looks like you working in a standard parking Garage from average Joe. Where is all your tools at, your Frame Rig, Car Lift ? Are you planning to do such nice rebuilds with panel changing and stuff like in the past ?

[@konstantinosmouratidis9991]

i think you should mount the ecus correctly in order to get proper ground

[@uksa007]

A module on one of electrical buses is malfunctioning causing the other modules to lose comms. See which module is not communicating, and start looking low, seat modules etc.

[@fusselYT]

Try carvertical for the history of that car! And maybe go to an Audi shop for scan the car with their obd tool

[@neilobusk]

Any key can be hung on a door mirror...... Any wire in a canbus network can be cut..to stop modules communicating.. any car from a flood area...can claim to be flooded.. any car claimed to be flooded can have previous blown engine.... dont you just love floods.... love the vids...hope you get it sorted...sorry for the negative vibes N x

[@ItsAnthonyHuber]

I had something weird with me vehicle before. What happened was that someone installed an after-market remote vehicle starter. Eventually the main computer control unit wasn’t reading my car key as it’s own. After being taken to several shops and not knowing how to start it.(lights and everything else turn on). one mechanic took it apart and found that after market starter that messed with the code. Replaced the control unit so that it would read the key. I don’t know much of the details, but maybe it’s a fresh idea if there’s something interfering or blocking that communication from starting.

[@OutdoorLiving2016]

Smart guy for never saying 100% not flooded 👍

According to VIN tha the car was sold in Peru: Type test countries/countries with special requirements, BC4, Special requirement Peru. Wheels, CH4, Light alloy wheels 8,5J x 19 at the front, with 11J x 19 at the rear. Tyres, H29, Tyres 235/35 R19 91Y xl front, 305/30 R19 102Y xl tyres at the rear. Instrument panel with km/h, clock, tachometer and odometer distance. Type labels, 1EY, Special type plate with weight indication but without general approval certificate (rest of the world). Operating Instructions, 0VD, Operating Instructions in Spanish Production date: 27.11.2009 Model year: 2010 Sales type: 42301B Engine code: BYH Transmission code: MBB

[@p__jay]

7:18 what do you mean according to the website? EVERY tire has the week and year like this...

[@SweCars]

Cant you see the mileage if you scan the gearbox? Atleast you can on bmw zf gearboxes.

[@WildDigger]

Run the vin on car vertical. It seems to find stuff that car fax can't.

[@Frazzo420]

Maybe the previous owner jumped the battery backwards……. Could have lightly smoked any can module. Someone did this to me on my VW.

[@mattkochanowski6196]

do collab on this car with samcrac he is in florida too.

[@mirzanevoric1332]

Bolt the ecu to the chassis for proper ground bro that’s why the immobilizer is cutting in and out

[@akblowemup323]

This car got me so hooked into the videos 😅

[@ultra7245]

If you don’t know what it is it’s the ecu becuase it’s not reading them right also all the sensors needs to be replaced I’ve worked on Audis before

[@steveosteen1815]

Contact Sam Crac he had same issues with another car . Make sure all computers are bolted back in so they are grounded.

[@TinCanSailor]

my guess is someone at coparts or insurer swapped out some vital electronics, keys and interior with some junk they had in their car.

[@joevergnetti767]

Could be a theft recovery, new dash console, door cards? If the ECU’s were changed it would be hard to tell actual miles without tearing into the engine.

[@tonyny708]

Makes sense now this car is from South America they probably rolled back the odometer. With good vw audi diagnostics tool can scan the modules to check mileage.

[@Hallstar21]

What happened to your other builds? RS5? and the other two GTR's?

[@bimmer645ci5]

Hi Tim, long time follower here, I recall that in DiagnoseDan's channel he had an Audi or VW wont start, maybe give him a ring? Good Luck

[@kkbuilds6241]

If the car dosent crank , try to see dose it crank if jump the starter, if you can access to it. But be sure that engine is not sized if was flooded. Also you can always do immo of and to see does the car actually works

[@raulbotezatu4802]

Get the entire starter kit from a different R8 (Keys/ECU's/Cluster/Door Barrel).

[@bimmerflex5526]

Nice content again, but these early R8 cars were not built to top standards. In U.K. there are a variety of faults as openly discussed by specialists. Yours has some of them. Interior looks home made and swapped for the OEM original? 🇬🇧

[@gman6861]

No way 5k miles is correct. I thought that all the different ECU’s/modules are supposed to record the mileage so can you not use a scan tool to check all the modules and make sure they all match. Maybe they’ve been swapped out from another car?

[@dejvid3973]

You should undo every connector from BCM and check if there is any sign of patina on cable

[@Random-side-quests69]

Could have a very good ghost immobiliser stopping the key to match without the ghost immobiliser key

[@BackYardBoyz]

I’m having a feeling this might be it. How does a ghost immo act?

[@Random-side-quests69]

@@BackYardBoyz yep hopefully

[@Random-side-quests69]

It is an immobiliser that you have to press certain buttons inside the car I.e the window switches twice or things like buttons on the steering wheel which is like putting in a password to unlock ecus or full pumps but if the ignition turns on you would then enter the code by pressing the buttons.or it may need an immobiliser key to recognise anything.

[@Random-side-quests69]

@@BackYardBoyz forgot to tag you in my comment

[@AlexKingstone]

It might be only electronics issue, check inside each module does it have corrosion on board

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Tim that’s a really good mystery story should it should really galvanise the imagination of your viewers and get more likes! - Nice ploy buddy !!👍

[@Alex1xx]

I´ll be honest here i prefer the style of ur old videos way more, but i understand u gotta work ur way around youtube algorithms!

[@humbertojuhasz1475]

This R8 has been swamped with used parts, that's why looks like worn-out, check every single connection and clean them up, and if any electronic module you notice like old, rusty, scratch, not so shiny, dirty, moisture, well just doubt about it, until you find the failures. This Audi is a runner and yuo will fibd the solution, good luck.

[@robertrichiez5698]

The computer you mentioned may be the original bad computer. Maybe you should try to purchase a new one and try to reprogram then.

[@MarkTickner]

Most parts on the car will be date stamped with what looks a bit like a clock. Electrical part will normally have a date on a sticker. You can verify the ages of the modules like that, headlights also. If you take the door cards off there will be dates on at least some of the parts. Might give you clues as to what is original

[@tuningcar7489]

I think the cluster has been changed and is not compatible with the ampolizer system

[@joe-ix1pm]

Diagnose Dan would have it running in a hour

[@johnnymoore8360]

It's on sale on marketplace right now

[@Kroloka]

keep up the good work!

[@omarone3788]

Fam some things need to stay where they at… u know win some lose some that’s copart name I have bin tru the same thing 😢😢

[@roaringpines]

Doesn't the r8 have an additional module under the passenger seat?

[@simonasnarbutas8849]

Check what the CAN signal curve looks like. If it's bad, disconnect one module at a time until you find out which module is causing the problem

[@BackYardBoyz]

Tell me more details!🙏🙏 how?

[@simonasnarbutas8849]

@@BackYardBoyz Some module will be wet and disturb canbus system. Use oscilloscope to check signal. Maybe this video explain kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvEo55ji6esg80

[@carloscortez1219]

check the grounds maybe corroded (all Grounds )

[@mvlad7402]

Excellent episode. Would be great to see what's was wrong. Seems like a loose wire. Getting repair shop manual should help to check voltages and signals on interfaces. Will probably sell overseas because of cert. of destr. title

[@michaelcook1923]

Mount the ECU'S because they may need an earth to make them work. Like it said in another comment some high end car's need things fitted properly before they will work.

[@ATANURIEV]

You can enter in multimedia system as engeneering setting and can find out how long engine was runed

[@ashhall4195]

Audi r8 rs3?? Is that a thing? Looks like its been bodged together from a part out 👍

[@MitchellTracy]

Can you say how you are going to get a title for a certificate of destruction car? I'm looking @ flood cars too, but am hearing a CoD car is not possible to title + register. Much Appreciation.

[@randomgenius8551]

Check the exhaust for water.

[@alexfranco3054]

I did some research and I found a video of your car while it was been sold in Panama, the name of the channel that submitted the video is @supercarpty and it was being sold by universal motors in Panama and on the video it shows it has 5k kilometers which would be around 3k miles. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@BackYardBoyz]

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@SH-ONE]

If it is a Gen 2 car, they can be easily clocked. If so, I suggest accident damaged/stolen to account for bad stitching and nearlty new lights.

[@customcarsdetailing2038]

Tim your the man I know you would get the R8 started glad to see you got a key made keep up the amazing work Bro , I have a question just subscribed for the 99€ how will I know when you post ?

[@BackYardBoyz]

I appreciate your sub!🙏 you will know when I post because it’ll be on my ig. Just have your notifications on 💪🏼

[@customcarsdetailing2038]

@@BackYardBoyz ,ok thank you Tim 👍

[@kleemanjad]

Might want to contact freddie tavarish to check if someone has swapped the ecu on the r8. Might be something simple

[@dpenkala]

Maybe the car was stolen and someone switched off the immobilizer, but he did it wrong. Read the pin code from the instrument cluster and encode the key and try to start.