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Audi S6 Repair and Maintenance
Audi S6 Model Years
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
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
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
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
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
Bulletin Summary: NEW SAFETY FEATURE FOR UNLOCKING VEHICLES FROM THE INTERIOR.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Bulletin Summary: BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bulletin Summary: HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP.
Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Bulletin Summary: CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARRANTY EXTENSION.
Heating & Air Conditioning: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Summary: CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS.
Suspension & Steering: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: POWER STEERING, NOISY. TO INCLUDE 2006 MODELS.