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Audi S6 Repair and Maintenance

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Audi S6 Problems

Engine Problems with air leaks and the fuel injection may cause starting difficulties.
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.

Audi S6 Recalls and TSBs

Audi S6 Recalls (Recent)

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign Number: 04V133000
Dates Manufactured: 08/1997 to 02/2004
Number of Vehicles Affected: 172,866
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003
Date Owner Notified: 07/2004

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Consequence Summary: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Campaign Number: 96V017000
Dates Manufactured: 01/1994 to 12/1995
Number of Vehicles Affected: 24,000
Model Years Affected: 1995
Date Owner Notified: 04/1996

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.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Campaign Number: 00V068000
Dates Manufactured: 09/1991 to 08/1995
Number of Vehicles Affected: 3,000
Model Years Affected: 1995
Date Owner Notified: 03/2001

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 S6 Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 40812
NHTSA Number: 10025161
Model Years Affected: 2007
Date of Bulletin: 07/2008

Bulletin Summary: MIL ON (DTC P310B AND/OR P129F) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY.

Body, Interior & Misc.: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Service Bulletin Number: GRP57/9410
NHTSA Number: 39635
Model Years Affected: 1995
Date of Bulletin: 11/1995

Bulletin Summary: NEW SAFETY FEATURE FOR UNLOCKING VEHICLES FROM THE INTERIOR.

Body, Interior & Misc.: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Service Bulletin Number: GRP46/9501
NHTSA Number: 40050
Model Years Affected: 1995
Date of Bulletin: 11/1995

Bulletin Summary: BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK.

Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Service Bulletin Number: 20056243
NHTSA Number: 10022141
Model Years Affected: 1995, 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 07/2007

Bulletin Summary: HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 20036582
NHTSA Number: 10022142
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 07/2007

Bulletin Summary: LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP.

Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Service Bulletin Number: 709
NHTSA Number: 10022559
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 08/2007

Bulletin Summary: CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARRANTY EXTENSION.

Heating & Air Conditioning: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Service Bulletin Number: GRP87/9501
NHTSA Number: 40049
Model Years Affected: 1995
Date of Bulletin: 11/1995

Bulletin Summary: CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS.

Suspension & Steering: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 480501
NHTSA Number: 10012767
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 03/2005

Bulletin Summary: POWER STEERING, NOISY. TO INCLUDE 2006 MODELS.

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