Please can anyone let me know how to remove the inner door panel from the rear drivers side,need to get to the microswitch that operates the courtesy lights and dash (door open) warning thx rgds Steve

Hi All, I'd like to know about people's experience with Audi Certified vehicles, particularly people's impressions of the quality of the certification process itself. Why? The dealer where we purchased the car (Barrier) incorrectly inspected the *tires*, eventually buying us four new ones. One...

I have an electrical problem that doesn't make sense - at least to me it doesn't !! The rear foglight won't go out. As soon as the lighting switch goes into position 1 (side & tail lights) - the rear fog comes on (and the LED in the switch illuminates too. So - I removed the switch - it is STILL...

In effort to fight what we believe to be unfair sales and labor practices as well as stand up for Hispanic women's right to work in a company dominated by white males - Group 1 Automotive, Inc., we're organizing a boycott of the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Dealerships. As we gear up for the launch,...

I just sold my 94 850 turbo wagon at 230K miles last Wednesday. It was a great car, but I won't be buying a new one, due to lack of affordable service data.. New car will be Audi A3, 3.2 DSG, which was supposed to arrive this week, but an hour after they buyers drove off in the 850, the...

Hi All, I have a 90 V8Q with 89,000mi up for sale. Car was hit hard in the rear and has a salvage title. I drove the car home after the accident. The sheet metal is good from the rear doors forward and is silver in color. Car has black interior. I'll sell the whole car or parts. I've been...

Parked my A6 2.8 1998 and heard fan noise - thought cooling fan was still on. Left overnigh. next day battery dead and drained. Put charger on and heard fan noise from engine compartment in area of the air filter. Thus batery won't charge - all power from the charger is running this fan---...

I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the 3.2 Anyone having an issue with their 3.2 engine? Ken --

I have a 2002, Audi A6 2.7T. Doe anyone know what type of power steering fluid the vehicle uses? I can't find any mention of it in the owners manual. Thanks, Paul C

Been told by my mechanic,that after connecting up to VAG-COM,i have a problem with the throttle sensor...Are these easy to fit and cost in UK please??

I have no operating manual for the cd/radio. Sometimes when I switch it on all speakers work. Sometimes when I switch it on , only the rear speakers work. Is there a setting (not the fader) or do I have a unit needing repair? Alan (1999 A6 1.8T)

My radiator fan is not working in all three speeds anymore. Somtimes it does not come on at all. Looking at my internet parts store, I see a an Engine Temp. Sensor advertised as follows: "There is 2 Pin. 90c Deg. Engine Temp. Sensor Used to correct radiator fan run-on. Mounted on a special...

My 200 has a hard start issue and I'm suspicious the injectors are leaking. (Cranks a long time and when it does start the exhaust smells and looks rich like it was flooded.) I'm curious if replacing JUST the seals will correct the problem or do I need to change the injectors too. The car has 132K...

hi, my a6 started smoking, and got worse! road behind was invisible. oil smoke.so replaced turbo,. not problem, then had oil filter between cylinder banks cleaned. 15,000 miles later its doing it again. oil smoke particularly on uphill starts, oil dripping from exhausts and oil up rear avant door....

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Hi, I have no real mechanical knowledge whatsoever so please bear with me. Problem: When attempting to start my car, the engine just ticks over but does not start, as if the car is low on fuel (which it is clearly not). The glow plugs are fine. I had to call out breakdown recovery to get...

Does anyone have a good alternative to purchasing the $90 Hazet tool for removing the strut from the spring assembly. I don't do this for a living otherwise I'd buy one. If anyone has BTDT without this tool could you tell me how you did it? Thanks! Steve

How much fuel is left when the light comes on? 2 models 1997(R) A4 1.8 (wife's) 1999(T) A6 1.8T (mine)

My '98 A6 has absolutely no power steering. I am unsure whether I need to replace the pump or the steering rack...does anybody have any suggestions which it could be? Thank you in advance. Mike B.

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