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Audi S4 Repair and Maintenance
Audi S4 Model Years
Audi S4 Questions and Answers
When the car starts moving from a stop, and especially when coming to a complete stop, there is a rumbling/shuddering noise that comes from the rear wheels/suspension. This only occurs at low speed...
Or does it need to be done at the a shop?
Audi says nothing is wrong, one mechanic said its the bearings. Does anyone at Audi know anything about their cars.
got water leak at front o/s bumper think its the washer bottle,will this need replaced?or does anyone no what else it could be
every so often more so when sitting idling the coolant temp warning light flashes up on the cluster folowed by the washer warning light an the oil pressure,i no that i have a leaking washer bottle ...
does anyone no where the engine mount solenoid valve is & what it does & should it be repaired immediatly
my head lamp washers don't work is there a fuse that might need replaceing?
my audi s4 will turn over for ages before it will start,but only happens when cold seems fine when warm,changed spark plugs &all filters an gave oil change,does anyone no what this could be?
The needle on my fuel gauge is no longer lit, and it looks like my oil temp gauge is not far behind (it flickers from time to time).
Is this a DIY fix? Thanks,
Audi S4 Car Reviews (2)
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Love the car! Has been proud owner for a year now, had some problems, but thankfully had them taken care of by extended warranty. The most major one was the replacement of the steering rack. So highly recommend getting one from a trusted provider as any labor is expensive on that car. Recently (after 35K miles) replaced brake pads/rotors for front. Came up to $460 (parts, labor and taxes), not too bad. Sine the engine is heavy, the front brakes go out much sooner than rear. I still have 70% left on them. |
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Great car been very happy with it since purchased Dec 2001. Audi's are built great and other than the big services that can get costly (timing belt) I continue to enjoy it. |
Audi S4 Problems
| Engine | Problems with air leaks and the fuel injection may cause starting difficulties. |
| Exhaust & Emissions |
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| Suspension & Steering | Various bushings—located around the subframe, suspension, and steering—deteriorate with age. A clunking noise when driving over bumps, accelerating, or stopping may be a sign of worn bushings. |
| Drive Train | Our technicians recommend having the constant velocity (CV) boots and CV joints inspected at each service. Servicing torn CV boots early can prevent the need to replace the CV half shaft or CV joint. |
| Electrical & Lights | Turn signals can become erratic when the flasher relay starts to fail. |
Audi S4 Recalls and TSBs
Audi S4 Recalls (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence Summary: IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Summary: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence Summary: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Recall Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT A DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Recall Notes: VW RECALL NO. JH. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence Summary: THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: CONTROL HOUSING FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER, ENSURING SHIM WASHER INSTALLATION WHEN REPAIRING.
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bulletin Summary: REMOTE TRANSMITTER KEY INOPERABLE. AUDI 2005 A4, S4 SEDAN AND AVANT.
Body, Interior & Misc.: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Bulletin Summary: UNNECESSARY ECM AND/OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPLACEMENT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: REVERSE GEAR WILL NOT ENGAGE OR IS HARD TO ENGAGE.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: LIGHT SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CUSTOMER CONCERN ABOUT AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING FOR 1 SECOND ACCOMPANIED WITH A SHORT BEEP.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bulletin Summary: HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER.
Electrical & Lights: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Bulletin Summary: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON. NO SATELLITE RADIO FUNCTION WITH AUDI NAVIGATION PLUS.
Engine: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Bulletin Summary: MIL ON, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AFTER HOT START (DTC P0300-P0308 IN ECM).
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Summary: OIL LEAKS FROM UPPER ENGINE AREAS, DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Summary: COOLANT LEAKAGE AROUND AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP. COOLANT LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Summary: FUEL INJECTORS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: AFTER-RUN COOLANT PUMP -V51- MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS SHUT OFF AND THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 112 DEGREES C.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP.
Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Bulletin Summary: FUEL INJECTORS, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. UPDATE.
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Bulletin Summary: SERVICE ACTION JE CAMPAIGN-CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. AUDI HAS FOUND THAT IN RARE CASES, ONE OR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER BO