Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

I don't know this for a fact, but it's my understanding that if a problem
appears while the car is under warranty Audi is obliged to fix it - no
matter how long it takes. If the dealer disagrees take it to Audi. If Audi
tries to weasel out of it contact your state's AG. What does a warranty
mean if the dealer can just keep "trying" to fix a problem (i.e. going
through the motions) until the warranty expires?

Bob

<agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegrou ps.com...
>I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew
>

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

I don't know this for a fact, but it's my understanding that if a problem
appears while the car is under warranty Audi is obliged to fix it - no
matter how long it takes. If the dealer disagrees take it to Audi. If Audi
tries to weasel out of it contact your state's AG. What does a warranty
mean if the dealer can just keep "trying" to fix a problem (i.e. going
through the motions) until the warranty expires?

Bob

<agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegrou ps.com...
>I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew
>

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

I don't know this for a fact, but it's my understanding that if a problem
appears while the car is under warranty Audi is obliged to fix it - no
matter how long it takes. If the dealer disagrees take it to Audi. If Audi
tries to weasel out of it contact your state's AG. What does a warranty
mean if the dealer can just keep "trying" to fix a problem (i.e. going
through the motions) until the warranty expires?

Bob

<agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegrou ps.com...
>I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew
>

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
"agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew

It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
then it's definitely covered.

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
"agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew

It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
then it's definitely covered.

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
"agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew

It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
then it's definitely covered.

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
"agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> dealer's parking lot...).
>
> I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> pit.
>
> Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Andrew

It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
then it's definitely covered.

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

I talked to my dealer about this yesterday. Their claim is that since a
number of things can cause the check engine light to come on, it's a
new problem rather than an ongoing problem that was never fixed. That's
a bit hard to believe, but I wasn't in the mood to fight it and paid
the $300 bill. I'm only hoping the fix will stay fixed for a while so I
can trade it in. I don't mind minor problems when it's under warranty,
but out of warranty things get really expensive.

Example: A small plastic gear was missing from the top of the headlight
mechanism, which is used to 'steer' the light. As a result, it was
mis-pointed and wouldn't pass inspection. So you'd replace the 5-cent
gear, right? Nope. Audi says you have to replace the entire headlight
structure at a cost of $1300. Between this problem and the check engine
light, I'm pretty much done. A great car but the poor reliabiliity and
cost of repairs make things a real problem.

Thanks for the help; much appreciated.

Andrew



Kevin McMurtrie wrote:
> In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
> "agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> > pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> > been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> > the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> > three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> > always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> > dealer's parking lot...).
> >
> > I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> > check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> > emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> > further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> > it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> > pit.
> >
> > Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> > post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> > same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
> >
> > Andrew
>
> It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
> previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
> then it's definitely covered.

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

I talked to my dealer about this yesterday. Their claim is that since a
number of things can cause the check engine light to come on, it's a
new problem rather than an ongoing problem that was never fixed. That's
a bit hard to believe, but I wasn't in the mood to fight it and paid
the $300 bill. I'm only hoping the fix will stay fixed for a while so I
can trade it in. I don't mind minor problems when it's under warranty,
but out of warranty things get really expensive.

Example: A small plastic gear was missing from the top of the headlight
mechanism, which is used to 'steer' the light. As a result, it was
mis-pointed and wouldn't pass inspection. So you'd replace the 5-cent
gear, right? Nope. Audi says you have to replace the entire headlight
structure at a cost of $1300. Between this problem and the check engine
light, I'm pretty much done. A great car but the poor reliabiliity and
cost of repairs make things a real problem.

Thanks for the help; much appreciated.

Andrew



Kevin McMurtrie wrote:
> In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
> "agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> > pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> > been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> > the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> > three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> > always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> > dealer's parking lot...).
> >
> > I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> > check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> > emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> > further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> > it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> > pit.
> >
> > Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> > post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> > same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
> >
> > Andrew
>
> It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
> previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
> then it's definitely covered.

Re: 2006 AC Check engine light (help with dealer)
 

I talked to my dealer about this yesterday. Their claim is that since a
number of things can cause the check engine light to come on, it's a
new problem rather than an ongoing problem that was never fixed. That's
a bit hard to believe, but I wasn't in the mood to fight it and paid
the $300 bill. I'm only hoping the fix will stay fixed for a while so I
can trade it in. I don't mind minor problems when it's under warranty,
but out of warranty things get really expensive.

Example: A small plastic gear was missing from the top of the headlight
mechanism, which is used to 'steer' the light. As a result, it was
mis-pointed and wouldn't pass inspection. So you'd replace the 5-cent
gear, right? Nope. Audi says you have to replace the entire headlight
structure at a cost of $1300. Between this problem and the check engine
light, I'm pretty much done. A great car but the poor reliabiliity and
cost of repairs make things a real problem.

Thanks for the help; much appreciated.

Andrew



Kevin McMurtrie wrote:
> In article <1166042616.978863.62610@79g2000cws.googlegroups.c om>,
> "agbiggs@hotmail.com" <agbiggs@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a 2000 A6 (4.2) with almost 90k miles (I purchased certified
> > pre-owned at around 70k). For the entire time I've had the car there's
> > been a problem with the check engine light coming on. I've had it in
> > the shop three times and I know the previous owner took it in two or
> > three times. They'll do some work designed to fix it, but the light
> > always comes back on (once, it came back on as I drove out of the
> > dealer's parking lot...).
> >
> > I'm now in a fix because a) I need to re-register the car and with the
> > check engine light on I believe it will automatically fail the
> > emissions test; and b) the warranty ran out (2 weeks ago - ugh) and so
> > further speculative repairs are on my dime. So basically I have to get
> > it fixed or the car is worthless, but I fear the fixes will be a money
> > pit.
> >
> > Do I have any case that Audi should cover the repair costs even
> > post-warranty, given how many times it's been in the shop to fix the
> > same problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
> >
> > Andrew
>
> It's probably still under warranty because it was never fixed. If the
> previous owner had the same problem repaired under the factory warranty
> then it's definitely covered.