Audi 90 Electrical problems by year

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 audi 90 cs. The contact placed all four windows down and they will currently not go back up or down. The windows are stuck in the down position. The dealer stated that the failure was the contact's responsibility. The dealer further stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 96v017000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current mileage was 158,960 and failure mileage was 158,360. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/17/08. *Jb

Wire harness at the trunk lid (l.H.S) . Where it hinges , wires tend to break there and short which controls the brake lights, blinkers, reverse lights, dashlights. Over time from opening and closing the trunk the wire break and come into contact with the other wires. I have had my fuse blow and not know it and have had cars behind me almost hit my car or people yelling at me saying I have no break lights. I have read on many forums that this is a common problem and audi knows about it and has yet to come up with fix. This is very dangerous and could cause a fire or have someone hit and killed for not having brake lights or directional lights. *Tr

Consumer has had two replacement ignition switches all of which failed shortly after replacement. *Ts a recall was issued regarding the ignition switch and the dealer/manufacturer continued to use defective ignition switches. The consumer had 6 ignition switches replaced. *Jb

Dt: in may the problem began. Owner noticed that while starting the vehicle the key goes back into accessory position and car won't start. There is recall 96v017000 concerning electrical system: ignition switch. But owner's vehicle not included in recall due to vin. The owner contacted the regional office of audi, but they would not help. There is a problem with the electrical system as well. When car is started, sometimes the windshield wipers don't work or the windows won't roll down. When the key is shut...

Dt: the ignition switch sticks in the on position and is causing eratic electrical problems.*Ak

The vehicle's electrical system has malfunctioned. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle's vin number is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide any additional information. *Nm

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electronic ignition switch. It causes a malfunction with the signal lights and the blinkers as well as the windshield wipers. Manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was a recall but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak

Consumer stated that the ignition switch must be replaced. Electrical system stopped. Ts the failures correspond exactly with the consequences described in recall 96v017000. This also caused the turn signals, lights and horn to malfunction. On another occasion, the ignition would not move and could not turn the vehicle off. Brake pads worn and replaced. *Tt

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

When starting vehicle electrical parts, such as power windows or changing signal lights will stop working. Consumer has to shut off, and then turn vehicle back on for these parts to work again. But, presently windows do not work any more.*Ak

Vehicle was bought used by consumer, and dealer claimed recall 96v017000 was performed prior,but part has failed again. *Ak there was starter switch recall but the dealer stated that the recall was performed during the previous owner of the vehicle. *Yh

When ignition switch does not kick from the start to the run position the starter remains engaged. Once in the key is manually moved into the run position if not in the exact position the following systems don't work: head lights, wipers, turn-signals, power windows, rear defrost, side mirrors defrost, air-conditioner / heat system. Audi has recalled 24,000 models from '94 - '96 to fix this problem. When I contacted the manufacturer they said I was not part of the recall and that I would have to go to the dealer. The dealer has been very unresponsive to my problems in the past so I thought I would start from the top and go down. Thank you for your time. Alan toler. *Ak

When turning on car blinkers, a/c, will not work, then, consumer has to shut off car , then turn back on. Consumer stated this problem has occurred several times.*Ak

When turning on ignition certain accessories will not work. Consumer has to stop car and restart it. Took to dealer, and they replaced switch under warranty, and consumer had to pay twice. This is the forth time that consumer has had to have an ignition switch put in. Consumer felt audi never fixed the problem. *Ak

On cold mornings, some electrical accessories, such as brake lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power windows fail to operate, restarting sometimes causes problem to go away. *Mjs