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1203 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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Replying to: ccusick (Nov 19, 2005 7:20 pm) Never again
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After driving some passengers to the airport today, I noticed the red Air Bag warning light illuminate on the central dashboard display, and it is staying lit. Anybody else had a similar issue come up and if so how was it resolved? 2005 Audi A6 3.2 |
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Replying to: legendman (Dec 27, 2005 3:09 am) Kevin |
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Replying to: jlocascio (Dec 24, 2005 11:46 pm) My good deal on a used Audi didn't turn out to be such a good deal. I am having the work done at a dealership. It was convenient and they had the parts, and say they could do it in a day. It is my first trip to the shop with the car, so I wanted it checked thoroughly, but realize that I am probably paying more than at a smaller shop. Any guess what percentage more one pays to a dealership than to a "Euro cars" shop? Is it worth it? Just curious for future reference. |
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Replying to: barrese (Dec 26, 2005 2:28 pm) |
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Replying to: legendman (Dec 27, 2005 3:09 am) Good Luck. |
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Replying to: halofan (Dec 27, 2005 1:38 pm) I asked how long the repair might take -- the answer I got was predicated on having to "order the part". I'm beginning to hear this a lot at Audi dealerships. This was rarely the case with Acura or Lexus, who could get a part in hours, if it was not already there at the dealership. What is Audi's "MO" -- modus operandi -- as it relates to stocking parts? Where in the USA are they stocked? (Assuming that they stock any over here). What's the deal with the slow parts turnaround times? At present, Audi wants you to drive to the dealer (there and back -- one roundtrip) get the problem code diagnosed, then come back again (second roundtrip) on yet another day to get the part installed. Hey, we're talking about OUR time and money for all of this running around. This can easily add up to HOURS. Hours + gas = MONEY. Audi is not making any friends with this policy. IMO, it's a shabby way to run a business, and a brand. Free scheduled maintenance. Yeah, that may be free, but what about the unscheduled maintenance? What does that really cost?
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Replying to: legendman (Dec 27, 2005 4:52 pm) |
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Replying to: halofan (Dec 27, 2005 1:38 pm) Thanks for the above info. Very helpful. Dealer ran the codes and determined the "sporadic" fault was in the right rear seat belt tensioner. They cleared the fault and reset it. "OK" now -- air bag light stays off. They said that if the light goes on again they will order and replace the part. As the right rear seat is precisely where my first ever rear passenger sat, I have to assume that at the very least, they've identified the right spot. You mentioned that your center rear seat unit was repeatedly defective and now the car is being replaced. What was the problem, in your opinion, and what explanations did Audi have? How many times did you have it repaired before they finally acknowledged your "lemon"?
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Replying to: legendman (Dec 30, 2005 2:36 pm) My problem is with the center seat belt receptacle. I have had the entire buckle and assembly replaced, they took apart the center console to check a wire harness that connected the seat belt sensor to the airbag control unit. Mine would stay fixed for about 1,500 miles before someone would get back in the center seat and the light would come on again. I have had my car at the dealer for about 25 days spanning 4 different trips in the 9 months I have owned the car. I am a 1st time Audi owner, and I get the feeling that Audi isn't quite sure how to fix this problem as of yet. I was told that my problem is more than likely a "software" problem and that a "fix" is in the works, but that they wanted to resolve my problem now. They told me that they intended to make me a "happy" owner and to do what was right and I commend them for it. I think it's going to take a few more trips and down time in order for Audi to step in. They are AWARE of the problem believe me, I'm sure they don't want to get in the habit of buying back cars regularly. I have been very impressed in my dealings with Audi over the issue and I will report back when I have the new car. Good Luck to you in the mean time. |
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