Audi Quattro Electrical problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 audi quattro. The contact received a recall notice for the headlight switch. The dealer repaired the headlight switch. However, after the repair the dashboard warning indicator lights faded on and off and occasionally remained illuminated. When the key was removed from the ignition the radio shut off and it should continue to play. The dealer advised the contact that the failures were due to the electrical system. The contact heard a loud screeching noise while making a right turn....

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a4 quattro. The ignition coils were originally replaced under recall in 2003 at 9,000 miles. At 60,300 miles the ignition coils failed again while vehicle was sitting at a stop light. The road conditions were not a factor. The engine was louder than normal, and vehicle did not drive normally, also, there was loss of power.The warning indicator light appeared after the failure. The contact drove the vehicle at 10-15 mph. The dealer stated that the ignition coils for cylinders 2, 3 & 6 were faulty , and recommened all ignition coils should be replaced. The current and failure mileage was 60,300. *Ak

I experienced a failure identical to recall 00v317000. The plastic ignition switch housing fractures, allowing the ignition and starter to fire continuously. My starter burned out and the repair of both the switch and the starter cost $830.56. Audi claims my car was not in the recall group.*Jb

Vehicle was traveling at 50 mph when all of all sudden it would not accelerate when the driver pressed on the accelerator pedal. Manufacturer was contacted for a similar event months earlier by consumer and tested, but the cause was undetermined. *Ak at 2700 rpm the engine died. When releasing the gas pedal engine may or may not start moving. The check engine light keeps illuminating and there is intermittent back fire. Dealer replaced a number of parts related to the engine. Lighter not working. ...

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.*AK

Electrical system: ignition: coils audi a630 quattro 2002 - three coils have failed since january 2002 purchase. Dates are: july 17th, dec. 4Th., Jan. 7Th 2003. Car is dangerous to drive. While driving on highway at 65 mph, car starts to involuntarily slow down and tremble. Have notified dealer and audi co. Audi refuses to acknowledge the severity of the problem. In review of this web site's complaints, this is a chronic problem with potential danger to life. Newspapers articles have been written about this. Why isn't audi responding to consumer complaints - why isn't there a recall? *Nlm

THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *NLM

Battery exploded while vehicle was parked in garage. On 23 march, 2002 while starting vehicle battery exploded again.*Ak engine light stays on. Faulty coolant temperature sensor had to be replaced. Belt noise at startup. Oil leak continuously. Rough idle. Brake warning light on. Brake pads had to be replaced. High pitch noise from steering. Power steering rack leaking. Power steering gear and rack and loose hose replaced. Power windows works erratically. Turn signals inoperative. Poor connection found. ...

While driving, consumer began experiencing problems with various dashboard indicators, the temperature guage stopped functioning, followed by a loss of directional signal operation, upon reaching his destination, consumer was unable to remove his key from the ignition, consumer then noticed that the vehicle would restart when the ignition was turned to the start position, but would stall as soon as he released the ignition from the start positiion, vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the necessary repairs were...

Have replaced the ignition switch 3 times since january 1996. The switch has a position that controls the turn signals and windshield wipers. One of the failure modes I have experienced allows the car to start and run put disconnects the turn signals and wipers. I find this out in traffic when I need those elements. Audi will not acknowledge this problem, but I notice the latest switch seems to have been strengthened where it was breaking previously. I find it hard to believe that I'm the only audi owner who has experienced failures with this switch.

Car won't start. Problem related to quick start to move vehicle on previous start. *Ak