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Re: 1996 A6 Electrical Gremlins [chandler661]
Written by: jkaudia6 on Jul 26, 2010 11:33:47 AM
Hi, So sorry it took so long to get back to you but I was on vacation. If you have not already taken car of your brake bleeding I would suggest going to Erwin.com Audi America. Buy an hours worth of time and get the brake bleeding procedure and diagrams directly from them. You need your VIN Number (Veh.ID) to correctly ID your vehicle. They will have all the diagrams you ... Read More
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Re: 1996 A6 Electrical Gremlins [chandler661]
Written by: jkaudia6 on May 5, 2010 1:22:50 PM
Hey Chandler661! You must have a really large set of tools to do all that work. Brake bleeding, one might think is an easy thing but, with ABS and ESP traction controls you may need a special bleeder to get all the air out. I don' t have any pic's of front strut assembly but Audi has info on both. You don't sound like your interested in going to the dealer ... Read More
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Re: 1996 Audi A4 2.8 Purchase [ramz05]
Written by: tom155 on Dec 23, 2009 4:44:31 PM
I loved my 2003 Audi A6 - except for the cost of repair. $235.00 for a tire? $700.00 for the driver's side sun visor? I sold it after 4 years. You asked what to look for: A Ford or Chevy.
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Re: 1996 A6 Electrical Gremlins [chandler661]
Written by: jkaudia6 on Dec 7, 2009 11:45:21 AM
OK Chandler: Well at least we can say with reasonable certainty what it is not. I did not mention this before but I am not an Electrical Genie. If I take a cable from it's connector I can remember where it was and put it back. As for the "Engine Oil Pressure light" and a related sensor, it could be wired in such a way that when the oil pressure goes ... Read More
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Re: 1996 A6 Electrical Gremlins [chandler661]
Written by: jkaudia6 on Dec 5, 2009 5:32:07 AM
Greetings Chandler661! Electrical Gremlins for sure: The singular most difficult problem on any vehicle. 1. That Jekyl even has a voltage meter is highly unusual, but OK if you say so. I'll get back to that in a moment. 1st I'm not familiar with a "Head Unit" is that a Cylinder Head device or something to do with your radio/stereo? Variations in voltage output to the battery from the Alternator are ... Read More
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1996 A6 Electrical Gremlins
Written by: chandler661 on Dec 4, 2009 11:15:43 PM
Hello all. I'm a newb to forums of any sort so bear with me. I currently own 2 Audis that I call Jekyl and Hyde. Jekyl is a pearl white 1996 A6 FWD V6 automatic with over 200,000 miles. Physically, great shape for the miles; no rust anywhere, mild wear on the driver's seat only, body straight, no leaks even on the sunroof. I don't think the owner had anyone else ... Read More
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heat control issue
Written by: spawn1 on Apr 16, 2009 7:54:17 PM
I have a 1996 audi a6 and the heater is unable to turn down,it says its turning down but doesnt.I can still adjust the flow of air though.And when I turn on the a/c it still blows out hot air .And the funny thing is somedays it works like it is supposed to,you know like when I take it in to get looked at!!Please help???
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: yusuf2173 on Nov 23, 2008 6:22:56 PM
Get this I when to put new tires on the car and found out that there is less than 15 percent of ware left on them. I notified the dealer because he had told me that he had put new ones on before I baught the car. The only thing that I could get out of him was that If i purchased the pads he would throw them on. I guess ... Read More
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [yusuf2173]
Written by: firemandave257 on Nov 19, 2008 8:35:16 AM
To adjust your clock there should be a knob on the left side of the dash (just like the one to reset the trip odo. but on the left) Push in and twist clockwise the clock should start to adjust. As for the brake pad warning light, I believe you need to buy pads that are compatible with the sensor. Google brake pad warning light and you should be able to ... Read More
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [yusuf2173]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 18, 2008 4:53:53 PM
Yeah you need an owner's manual all right. It might take weeks to google this kind of thing, but only one click to buy a manual! did your (ahem) mechanic replace the brake pad wear sensors? If not, he owes you. You might try: www.helminc.com or eBay
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: yusuf2173 on Nov 18, 2008 12:39:59 PM
Also do you think it might be possible that maybe the trans fluid and the filter need to be changed I dont when the last time it was changed. Is there a way of testing the fluid or a certain color that it should be. All that I know is that the Hydrolic fluid for these cars is $25 each quart SHIT.
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: yusuf2173 on Nov 18, 2008 12:32:15 PM
I have a couple of other questions if you dont mind. I guess I did not recieve a manual with the car when I purchased it. I cant figure out how to set the analog clock on the dash board. And also I cant figure out how to make the yellow circle indicator on the cnter of the guage console turn off. The guy told me that he replaced the brake ... Read More
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [yusuf2173]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 18, 2008 10:27:52 AM
If the fluid level is low, you might experience slippage.
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: yusuf2173 on Nov 18, 2008 10:07:12 AM
It is an automatic 2.8 liter
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [yusuf2173]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Nov 18, 2008 9:39:04 AM
I'm confused. Is this a manual or automatic transmission you are describing here?
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Re: 1996 Audi A6 shifting [yusuf2173]
Written by: yusuf2173 on Nov 18, 2008 9:35:23 AM
Is there anything that you can tell me about my question
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1996 Audi A6 shifting
Written by: yusuf2173 on Nov 18, 2008 9:32:12 AM
Hi I have a 1996 Audi A6 that I had jut bought and I observed that the transmission fluid (Hydrolic fluid) in the resivore tank is sitting just below the low mark on the tank. As soon as I take off even after letting it warm up for about 10 minutes it still shifts out of first gear in the high RPMS. But then after about driving a block or so ... Read More
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Ignition Coils?
Written by: chrisaudi on Jun 12, 2008 10:01:13 AM
I have a 1996 Audi A6. Recently, the Malfunction Indicator Light came on. I brought it down to AutoZone and they did a very basic scan for no charge. The guy told me that it was probably the ignition coils that was triggering the light to come on. He told me to bring it to a mechanic. So far, every mechanic I've talked to wants to charge me about $90 to ... Read More
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1996 Audi A6 Turn Signal Malfunction
Written by: splicemen on Aug 22, 2007 10:28:36 AM
When I use the turn signal, the hazard lights come on??? All the bulbs are working, I have no idea why this is happening. Anybody else have this prolem?
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Other stuff
Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 19, 2002 9:36:49 AM
There is a code that makes the horn beep when you lock the doors -- it can be turned on and off. Based on my 03 allroad, it does seem that more and more of the codes are being placed on menus -- but I can't figure out why the codes are all not put into a menu. I was told that the window + power door lock thing is frowned ... Read More
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Trouble Free Miles
Written by: markcincinnati on May 14, 2002 2:49:04 PM
I have no problem with anyone who wants to accumulate 6 figures worth of miles on their cars. Since I drive less than 20,000 miles per year (which means it would take me almost 6 years to get to 100,000+ miles), however, I think I would want the newest, latest, greatest (?) technology, engine, features, doo-dads, suspension upgrades, stereo and nav system options, brake technologies, tire wheel combinations, electronic assists and ... Read More
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A6 v 540i
Written by: peteri1 on Dec 5, 2001 7:13:59 AM
In Illinois (11/21) I received lease quotes for both the A6 4.2 and the 540i. Audi is calling it at 54% residual at 39 months and BMW at 60% at 36 months. I believe BMW may be subsidizing since the model is in its last year of the cycle. The CNN comments apply to the 98 A6 which was the 2.8 derivative, prior to the release of the 2.7T and the ... Read More
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Audi/VW Platforms
Written by: timcar on Aug 28, 2001 10:55:59 AM
Jared, here's a complete list of Audi platforms from Audi AG. The W8 does ride on a DIFFERENT larger platform than other Passats, the same one used for the A6. I'd forgotten about this until I got a recent issue of Auto Week, noticed the car looked bigger and longer. I discounted it until I looked up this table again, and apparently, it is bigger and longer. The same photo's are ... Read More
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A6 vs 850
Written by: tony107 on Jul 12, 2001 12:06:24 PM
Hi, Can some one help me decide what to buy...I was thinking of 1996 audi a6 or volvo 850. My Dad for some reason does not like audi...although he had never even driven one before, does any one know which is better?
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Warranty
Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 27, 2001 6:51:51 AM
I have been sniffing around, trying to find out the anecdotal reliability of some of my friends and associates cars. Saab: my friend loved the car (an upper range turbo), kept it 8 years and had many trips to the dealer, most of them paid for by Saab -- and while he loved the car he traded it on a Volvo (V70): and kept this 3 years, sold it to his ... Read More
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A6 4.2 Responses
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 31, 2001 7:31:12 AM
I started ordering Audi cars back when they were still called 4000's, 5000's then 80's, 90's 100's and 200's -- then of course follwed by the "A" cars. Audi cars ordered from a dealer -- in my experience -- will take 4 to 5 months to get from the day you order (and this appears to be based on the "build date vs. order date" difference.) Sometimes the difference between one ... Read More
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AUDI SERVICE
Written by: tmayer1 on Oct 30, 2000 5:03:28 PM
TO MPUZACH AND STEVE BOLLINGER. Thank you for your help. I Picked up my A6 2.7 Sat and the Passenger side window switch works fine. My salesman told me they reset the switch. Steve, I wish you worked at my dealer. My Question is, Why did I have to Bounce it back to them in the first place ??. I Also had a Squeak in my back Seat, again they fixed ... Read More
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A6 advice?
Written by: mrbuk1 on Sep 7, 2000 2:54:43 AM
I have a bunch of questions: 1- What is the difference between the A4 and the S4? 2- Can anybody tell me about experiences with Audi service the Boston area? I want weigh the service department heavily in location of where I make my purchase. 3- How many people have noticed the quattro's inherent driveline windup wacking sound when accelerating after coasting/slowing? I commute for hours every week in stop and ... Read More
