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#649 of 1200 Re: Turn Signals---2003 A6 [blairs] by 4rnauto Jan 20, 2006 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: blairs (Jan 20, 2006 3:37 pm) Flasher unit is the problem. It is part of the 4 way flasher switch. The switch can only be purchased at the dealer, but it is reasonable. You can, if you are careful, take the existing switch apart and clean the small set of points inside with electrical cleaner. I have done this on many different vehicles, including my own A6,and it has worked fine.
#650 of 1200 Re: Finally bailed [baldwin3] by kirby2010 Jan 21, 2006 (4:48 am)
Replying to: baldwin3 (Jan 19, 2006 5:02 pm) Sounds like a disaster to me. I've had much better luck with my 2001 2.7T and 6-speed. I had an intermittent date display around the first service interval and they replaced the display. Also under warranty an interlock that affected starting. I can appreciate how difficult that was to find and I was never stranded. Check engine light has come on twice - once because the gas cap was loose and once for a failed sensor. Only other problem was a cracked window railing - and that was during an exceptionally cold winter. I'm not too put out by that.   I have over 71K miles and take it in every 5K for oil. I agree with you 100% on the rationale for the recommended service interval. There was discussion on this board some time ago, and controversy too.   I'm not sure when I'll trade this in but it's likely I'll have it for at least another year bringing me to six years. As you say, it is a great road car and I like the 6-speed.
#651 of 1200 Re: 2006 A6 3.2 - first oil change [kirby2010] by legendman Jan 25, 2006 (5:57 am)
Replying to: kirby2010 (Jan 18, 2006 6:41 pm) Hawk - Not sure I agree with the other position on removing the breakdown oil too prematurely. I asked about it when I bought my 2001 and the service manager recommended the full service interval.   Why did he recommend "the full service interval"?   By "full interval" do you mean 5k or 10k miles?   How long ago did he tell you this? Replies to this message: kirby2010 (Jan 25, 2006 7:26 pm)
#652 of 1200 Re: 2006 A6 3.2 - first oil change [legendman] by kirby2010 Jan 25, 2006 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: legendman (Jan 25, 2006 5:57 am) When the car was new - March 2001 - I asked about changing oil after the first 1000 miles. The service manager told me the breakdown oil was designed to operate until the first recommended oil change. I think it was 5,000 miles. After that the recommendation was every 10,000 miles. This was included in the free maintenance (subject of much debate on this board). I let the breakdown oil go until the first service and after that I took it in every 5,000. Half the oil changes were paid by Audi and half were out-of-pocket.   btw - I went over 72K today. Still changing oil at 5,000 miles at the dealer. I don't run short errands - full operating temperature, 6 - 10 miles depending on outside temperature. I like to merge on the highway at a pretty good clip but only if water and oil temp is up.
#653 of 1200 2005 A6 Window problem by bluea6 Jan 29, 2006 (8:43 pm)
Has anyone experienced driver side window going up and down in park mode without touching any buttons? Replies to this message: dfun (Jun 02, 2008 2:29 pm)
#654 of 1200 Re: Help!!! with Windows '01A6 avant [john56] by bluea6 Jan 29, 2006 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: john56 (Dec 10, 2005 2:05 am) Got the same problem with my 2005 A6. Dealer could not fix it...went twice
#655 of 1200 A6 Blinker Problem by danal Jan 30, 2006 (2:22 pm)
The lights all work but my 1998 A6 (Quattro) won't blink. The Dealer is giving me the run-around on what should be a simple 'plug in a new flasher unit' issue. Does anyone know where the flasher unit can be found in my car? Wiring diagrams are $69.95! Replies to this message: audia6ltc (May 03, 2006 5:38 am) erickpl (May 03, 2006 5:58 am)
#656 of 1200 A6 Radio Cutting Out Briefly Right After Start-Up by legendman Jan 31, 2006 (9:07 am)
I've observed this just a couple of times. Radio cuts out for just a second or two. Not sure if this is tied in anyway to the MMI system which requires you to ACCEPT the safety terms before you get your MMI screen back.   Anybody else?   (2005 A6 3.2 Premium pkg w/Bose) Replies to this message: liferules (Jan 31, 2006 3:59 pm) erickpl (Feb 01, 2006 5:26 am)
#657 of 1200 Re: A6 Radio Cutting Out Briefly Right After Start-Up [legendman] by liferules Jan 31, 2006 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: legendman (Jan 31, 2006 9:07 am) I've had that as well. I assumed it was the car and electronics all starting up. Just a second or two and then fine from then on...   BTW, I'm still getting frequent warnings to update my satellite when on XM. It seems to get less frequent the longer I stay on XM but at 1st happens every 1-2 minutes... very frustrating. When I first got the car, I spoke with my SA and they sait it was normal and that it was just "linking with XM". I don't buy that but can't find any other explanations either... Replies to this message: erickpl (Feb 01, 2006 5:26 am)
#658 of 1200 Re: A6 Radio Cutting Out Briefly Right After Start-Up [liferules] by erickpl Feb 01, 2006 (5:26 am)
Replying to: liferules (Jan 31, 2006 3:59 pm) Check with your dealer for the latest MMI updates.   -Paul

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