A6 Woes And Dealer Incompetence
 

Hey Guys

Need some help regarding my sisters car. She's being given the run around
by the local stealer, and it still ain't fixed.

Audi A6 2.0 Avant (1995 'N' reg).

The original problem was the rev counter would fluctuate and then drop to 0
(engine still running and driving car), followed by a bleep and the oil
light illuminating.

Two reputable independent auto electricians looked at the fault, and advised
that the dash insert (clocks) be replaced (circuit board in this unit was
the identified source of the fault). These have to be sourced from Audi,
and are reconditioned units supplied on condition of p/x for your old ones.
They must be reprogrammed for the mileage and keys, and ONLY Audi can do
this.

The first replacement dash insert was faulty, and not installed. Another
was sourced, and Audi replaced the dash insert, but the original problem
still occured along with some extra ones. The fan wasn't working,
indicators and window wipers would not operate simultaneously.

Car was returned to Audi. Allegedly the fuse box was replaced this time,
due to water ingress (of which there was no evidence).

Most of these faults are intermittent, but appear to be becoming more
frequent.

Hazard warning light button constantly illuminated
When fan is left switched on, the fan can switch itself on and drain the
battery (car not running and locked at this point)
Window wipers come on intermittently even though the switch is off.
When key is removed from the ignition, there is a buzzing noise, which can
be stopped by turning on the fan switch (the hazard warning light button
fades, but does not go off).

Vehicle was returned again, and despite the above, Audi claim that there is
in fact, nothing wrong with the vehicle. They are unable to locate a fault,
even though (for example) the hazard warning light button is constantly
illuminated.

If anyone has experienced similar issues, or has any idea what it might be
please enlighten us! Failing that, I would love to find the customer
services address of Audi UK, as this stealer seems unfit to be displaying
the four rings (unless of course, they're all like that).

Thanks!

Rgds

Stuart

Re: A6 Woes And Dealer Incompetence
 

i have audi a6 2.4 same problem rev counter dies oil warning comes on will look at it in next couple days with osciloscope<electronics engineer> no automotive experience though so will post results pls let me know of anyt developments regards david

Re: Rev Counter/alarms 1998 audia6 2.4se
 

Intermittent power to the instruments possibly at the instrument panel?
I will assume that the engine does not jerk or seem to shut off for an
instant!

"metalbluedog" <metalbluedog.3gfzjy@no-mx.audiforum.ca> wrote in message
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>
> hi i have 1998 audia6 2.4se intermittent fault rev counter stops abs AND
> OIL PRESSURE WARNINGS FOR 5 MINUTES THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL SAME AS
> PREVIOUS POST BY SOMEONE ELSE NOT SURE AGE OF POST ANY IDEAAS ANYONE
> COMMON FAULT?

Re: Rev Counter/alarms 1998 audia6 2.4se
 

dave AKA vwdoc1 <vwdoc1nospam@pleasehotmail.com> wrote:

> Intermittent power to the instruments possibly at the instrument panel?
> I will assume that the engine does not jerk or seem to shut off for an
> instant!
>
Just out of interest if it does, what is usually the cause of that?

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Re: Rev Counter/alarms 1998 audia6 2.4se
 

faulty ign switch probably.

"Jon B" <black.hole@jonbradbury.com> wrote in message
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> dave AKA vwdoc1 <vwdoc1nospam@pleasehotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Intermittent power to the instruments possibly at the instrument panel?
>> I will assume that the engine does not jerk or seem to shut off for an
>> instant!
>>
> Just out of interest if it does, what is usually the cause of that?
>
> --
> Jon B
> Above email address IS valid.
> <http://www.bramley-computers.co.uk/> Apple Laptop Repairs.

Re: Rev Counter/alarms 1998 audia6 2.4se
 

dave AKA vwdoc1 <vwdoc1nospam@pleasehotmail.com> wrote:

> faulty ign switch probably.
>
Ta, my Audi 80 does it once in a blue moon, thought maybe fuel pump
relay, but shall add an ignition switch to the shopping list then

Ta

> "Jon B" <black.hole@jonbradbury.com> wrote in message
> news:1io2zjc.1upjg72x425eiN%black.hole@jonbradbury .com...
> > dave AKA vwdoc1 <vwdoc1nospam@pleasehotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Intermittent power to the instruments possibly at the instrument panel?
> >> I will assume that the engine does not jerk or seem to shut off for an
> >> instant!
> >>
> > Just out of interest if it does, what is usually the cause of that?
> >
> > --
> > Jon B
> > Above email address IS valid.
> > <http://www.bramley-computers.co.uk/> Apple Laptop Repairs.


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Re: A6 Woes And Dealer Incompetence
 

keep your eye on the rev-counter the next rides. If the instrument cluster is KAPUT you are going to notice the following symptoms: Speedometer and rev counter stop working after a few miles riding, odo and clock starting to flash. After turning the ignition off the odo and clock keep flashing. If this is the case, disconnect the instrument connector located on the back of the cluster. If not, the instruments will drain your battery! The faulty instruments causing a big drain current. The instruments need to be replaced

Re: A6 Woes And Dealer Incompetence
 

hi all
iv just got an a4 2.4 1999
iv got the same problem the rpm stops oil presher flases an beeps.:confused:

did manage to get your's sorted ?
and whot was it?

thanx in advanced

its my first post .so hello all:p

Re: A6 Woes And Dealer Incompetence
 

The cars tend to go wonky sometimes. I suggest in your case after the dealer has looked at everything to get it re-programed by the dealer so everything in the ECU gets re-set to original settings. This is the first place I would start!

Re: A6 Woes And Dealer Incompetence
 

hi
yes its been to the vw and thar is no fault on the ecu

could it it be the ecu wot is faulty and not listing the faults ?:confused:


thanx