- The problem
- Malfunctions of internal components of idle control unit could cause idle stabilizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.
- The risk
- Idle rpm may become erratic and, in someinstances,increase.
- The fix
- Install latest specification idle control unit.
Acceleration & cruise control
1985 Audi 5000 Acceleration problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1985 Audi 5000's acceleration & cruise control with NHTSA - 12% of all its complaints, most recently on February 11, 1995. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Acceleration recalls for the 1985 Audi 5000
- The problem
- The idle stabilizer may experience excessive wear, causing engine idle fluctuations, usually described as engine surge, which increase with usage of the car.
- The risk
- Engine surge could ultimately see-saw to the extend thatloss of vehicle control could be experienced if the brakes were not applied intime. There is a risk of a collision and injury in a confined space.
- The fix
- REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Acceleration complaints
Idle speed control module failed, causing sudden acceleration. *Skd
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Audi 5000 acceleration complaints by year
5000 acceleration problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data