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#784 of 1402 Re: 2004 A6 rattle-trap... are they all like this? [rjm98119] by bumbie

Aug 29, 2006 (10:31 am)

Replying to: rjm98119 (Aug 26, 2006 8:57 pm)
My 2005 A6 is a rattle trap also. I talked about it before in previous posts, but I had a traveling rattle in the dash that was finally fixed with Audi service putting noticeable thick black foam between the dash and the windshield. This was after three visits and it look like **it as you can imagine, but the rattle stopped, that's all Audi cares about. In addition, my passenger headrest rattles constantly, something in the back dash rattles severely, my driver's side door rattles and hums, only if I grad the inside handle does it stop. This is in addition to the problems I have had with the ignition (see previous posts not too far back under bumbie). However, I may not be a reliable source since I have a A6 with multiple problems.
 
Different topic regarding an update on the ignition problems:
 
We checked into the AZ lemon law, since Audi was not willing to work with us and we are eligible at this point to pursue legal action, and in all honesty I am 99% sure we would win, but it will take way too much time and energy. In addition, I really do not want another A6, which would be the logical option instead of a cash refund for my car less miles driven, if we did win against Audi.
I am waiting for the new Acura MDX coming out in October and we trading in the Audi for either that or a Lexus.
Personally I hate my A6 and would never buy or recommend Audi again. Especially after all the crap we have gone through the past 3 1/2 months and the lack of cooperation and/or acknowledgment from Audi that I was sold a lemon.
 
Hope it helps!!

#785 of 1402 55,000 miles without one squeak or rattle by buffndm

Aug 29, 2006 (10:57 am)

in my '99 A6. Not even one.

#786 of 1402 Re: 2001 A6 MIL is on [4rino] by gbman

Aug 30, 2006 (8:15 am)

Replying to: 4rino (Jul 09, 2006 1:22 pm)
I have had a similar problem and thought I would share my experience, although I will be more brief in the interest of time. Long story short I have a 2001 A6 2.7t that has been out of service for 45 of the last seventy days until a week ago and was in on six different occasions all for a check engine light triggered by the oxygen sensors. The problem appeared to be with the secondary air pump. First they replaced hoses, then the pump itself, but every time within 2 or 3 days the check engine light was back on and the same error codes. Then they were stumped. Car was otherwise fine but the light was on. Since it was certified and under warranty I kept taking it back. The regional audi guy came in to work on the car. Still no solution. Finally they suspected "coking" or carbon build up and removed the engine and cleaned carbon build up out from around the secondary air pump it sounded like. They have never seen this problem before with an 01, but have seen it on older cars (98s). Until there is a work around, apparently they will have to pull the engine and clean it with a brush. They are in contact with audi and am told there will be a service bulletin going out on the problem. Unfortunately my car for this problem was the test dummy in our area anyways and I was out of it on and off for over 2 months. Its been over a week now and so far the problem seems to be remedied - they are 100% confident this was the final fix needed.
 
Hope this helps.
 
As for me I am perplexed on what to do with car that I was out of for 45 days over 2 months - dealer is working with me to make me happy and I have some options, but frankly might be just as well off keeping what I have as long as it remains remedied.
 
I will be in later this week to talk options - when I do I will try to get some more specifics on the problem and post them. I had searched this forum trying to find a solution as well. Maybe this is going to be a more common problem and with this knowledge they will be able to remedy it more quickly now.
 
Hate to admit it but still love the car when I am in it - the A6 2.7t is a great car and quattro is unmatched in my opinion - between my wife and I was have had just about every 4wd and AWD system out there and the surest footed vehicle we have ever had is the quattro - its excellent in rain and snow which we see all the time. Also my dealer had loaned me new model A4s and A6s when my car was in and going to an A4 seems like a step down in size and luxury even though they are 5-6 model years newer and admittedly a fun drive, and the new A6 just isn't as much fun to drive as the 2.7t (maybe because I happen to like turbos) although very clean and luxurious.
 
Again, if I get more details I will post them, but maybe this is enough info to give to dealers to get them pointed in the right direction.

#787 of 1402 Audi A6 2006 shutdown by dragana

Aug 31, 2006 (6:03 pm)

Bought a brand new Audi A6 2006 quattro less than a month ago. After 2 weeks EPS lit up so I checked the tire pressure and added some air. The following morning while driving in the parking with the EPS light still on the car suddenly shut down completely and stopped in the middle of the ride. Dealer's service kept it for 5 days and told me that had happened off and on in the service too but they couldn't figure out what was wrong. I was told to pick it up and return if something else went wrong which I adamantly refused. Don't feel like having a shutdown in the midst of HWY ride. They put a critical alert to the field manager and I am waiting for the resolution. Anybody had similar experience or suggestions?? I like the car but I do have some concerns with too much electronics. Txs!!!

#788 of 1402 Re: Audi CPO Nightmare [tb1013] by drloman

Sep 22, 2006 (8:49 am)

Replying to: tb1013 (Nov 17, 2004 7:55 pm)
here is the discussion i just started....and why i find your's so interesting...
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i'm hoping someone might be able to help me out. i was sold a 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo with 5K miles as a CPO car in Jan 2006. the car has had several mechanical issues that date back to the purchase date, including a shimmy in the rear, malfunction gauges, and alignment issues. these were essentially disregarded on repeat service calls (blame was placed on tire PSI, road crown, etc) until this July when the dealership began to take me seriously. 4 alignments later and replacement of upper struts, verification that the frame is intact by an independent body shop, etc, and now the car apparently drives straight (i have been without the car for about 6 weeks and refuse to even touch it since the most recent work so i don't get blamed for any 'new problems'...all this while i pay $55/day to finance it and pay for a rental car myself in the meantime!). in the process of going thru this service mess, my disappointment led me to pry into the files at the selling dealership where it turns out that no CPO checklist was performed on the car before selling it to me. despite this, the dealership still stands by its commmitment that this is a CPO car and will not take the car back and refund my money. Porsche corporate customer commitment (anything but) has failed to answer my fundamental questions:
1. is the dealership OBLIGATED to submit the checklist to Porsche before Porsche grants a CPO warranty (which this car has per the Porsche computers)?
2. is the dealership OBLIGATED to reveal this list to the customer and have the customer (me) sign at the bottom of the form where it says "Customer Signature and DAte" thus verifying that i purchased a car with either no mechanical faults or with faults that have been repaired as documented within the checklist (i was never shown the checklist and to this day the dealership "cannot find it")?
3. what recourse does a customer have when multiple repairs are to be done on the CPO vehicle if the dealership continues to do the work without submitting warranty claims to Porsche (this is, apparently, why i cannot pursue this case as a lemon law case against the manufacturer, or so i have been told by the lemon law attorneys that have been following this for me)?
 
i am at the end of my rope. i cannot tolerate anymore the non-answers and run around i get from porsche corporate asking who is somehow unable to tell me the answers to these questions. they have no one, apparently, that is in charge of verifying that the CPO checklists have been done before they grant CPO warranties, a fact that i have a hard time getting my mind around.
 
what i know is that i purchased a car with so many problems that indicate that no one did a CPO check on it before they sold me it and now i seem to have no other recourse but to sue the dealership over fraud, for selling me a multi-owner car (yet another issue that i won't go into hear..that the car fax they gave me was from 2004!) that was never CPO'd.
 
PLEASE. ANY HELP WOULD BE A BLESSING.
 
david

#789 of 1402 Re: Audi CPO Nightmare [drloman] by drloman

Sep 22, 2006 (8:49 am)

Replying to: drloman (Sep 22, 2006 8:49 am)
so, what have you found out about suing over misrepresentation of a CPO car?

#790 of 1402 Re: Audi CPO Nightmare [drloman] by liferules

Sep 22, 2006 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: drloman (Sep 22, 2006 8:49 am)
Am I missing something? Why are you posting about your Porsche problem in the A6 problems forum?
 
I personally don't have experience with Porsche problems, but you may have better luck on the Porsche forum...

#791 of 1402 Re: Audi CPO Nightmare [drloman] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 22, 2006 (8:27 pm)

Replying to: drloman (Sep 22, 2006 8:49 am)
Try a cut and paste and re-post here:
 
Porsche 911 topic
 
Host

#792 of 1402 Tire size 2005 A6 4.2 by kgary

Sep 24, 2006 (4:30 am)

My 2005 A6 4.2 came with 245/40/18 tires, I am thinking of going with a 255/40/18 replacement tire. The OD on the OEM tire is 25.7, the OD on the replacement tire is 26.0. I am concerned that the larger tire may rub or cause a problem with the Quattro system. Does anyone have any experience with the larger tire size? Does it rub? Should I be concerned about the impact on the Quattro system? Can I stick with the OEM rims?
 
Kevin

#793 of 1402 Re: Audi CPO Nightmare [liferules] by drloman

Sep 25, 2006 (5:57 am)

Replying to: liferules (Sep 22, 2006 4:45 pm)
i was searching for others, regardless of make of the car, that had any experience handling CPO fraud. as it turns out, the only one i could find was an audi...but thanks for your help.

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