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Audi A6 Timing belt by audilover
Oct 17, 2007 (6:30 am)
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we actually own two 1999's, one an A6 and the other, an A$. Both are working very well, and we love the cars.
 
The A6 has approx. 100,000 miles, and I would like to keep the car for a long time. I'm told that the biggest risk is the timing belt, and that for preventive maintenance, I should get it changed sooner than the later suggested maintenance schedule, if simply to avoid a disaster happening on a trip.
 
Comments please?
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Re: Audi A6 Timing belt [audilover] by kirby2010
Oct 17, 2007 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: audilover (Oct 17, 2007 6:30 am)

I share (shared) you concern. Mine is a 2001 2.7T. At the 90K service interval earlier this year I had the timing belt changed. I started asking about it at 60K and the service department assured me there was no problem - still, like you, I'd like to keep this car for a long time. I actually bought a Toyota 4Runner in September to drive to work three days a week just to extend the life of the Audi. Anyway, I had some other stuff done at 90K (oil change, tire rotation, etc.) and the bill came to about $2800. Money well spent.
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Re: Audi A6 Timing belt [kirby2010] by audilover
Oct 21, 2007 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: kirby2010 (Oct 17, 2007 1:49 pm)

Then I surmise from your suggestion that getting it done (again)at 170k is propably not wasted money?
tx
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Re: Audi A6 Timing belt [audilover] by hearthawk
Dec 02, 2007 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: audilover (Oct 21, 2007 1:36 pm)

I am looking to replace timing belt on '99 audi. The dealer wants $2200 for this service alone. Wonder what others are paying and opinions on other options here in Kansas City. Thanks.
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transmission? by biglio
Dec 03, 2007 (3:11 pm)
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I was happily driving my 1997 audi A6 quattro SW when at a stoplight, without any warning the car didn't engage the transmission anymore, the engine runs fine, the shift goes in all positions but it doesn't engage.....
Is it the transmission?
I had a mechanic over the phone tell me it's a 3000 USD job to replace the transmission, too much definitely for a car with 100K but I was wondering if ther isn't any way to "repair" a transmission, or maybe it's the fluid? (but such an abrupt stop, can it be the fluid?0.
any advice, thanks,
alessandro
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Re: Audi A6 Timing belt [hearthawk] by audilover
Dec 04, 2007 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: hearthawk (Dec 02, 2007 4:31 pm)

Hate to tell you that I just had mine replaced. But here in Ottawa, Canada, they charged us $1,250. Since our dollar is at par, I cannot explain the difference... But I believe that based on my recent research that if you want to keep your car (and Audis can go on forever), this is a worthwhile endeavour.
 
tx
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1999 A6 Audi Serpentine Belt & Tensioner Repair by dcarters
Dec 05, 2007 (4:07 pm)
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Just paid $459 for the serpentine belt & tensioner repair on my Audi A6. Is this a fair price? Wholesale parts were less than $80 - but okay, so the local 'non-Audi' dealer made a few dollars ... looks like a bit of labor to reach this system.
 
Any comparable costs out there? Is this a fair price?
Thanks.
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Audi MMI failure by gaillaw
Dec 07, 2007 (5:58 pm)
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I was recently told that I had to replace the MMI in my A6 Avant. They said it failed because coffee spilled on it. The cup holder is right next to the electronics for the system. My dealer said it's not under warrenty. This seems to be an obvious design flaw. Should'nt the components be shielded from spills, or moved to a less vunerable place. I'd love to hear from others that may have had this problem. BTW, I don't remember spilling anything!
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love my 2003 A6 3.0 quattro but here the problem by blm47
Dec 11, 2007 (6:18 am)
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Bought used with 48000 miles on it in jan.07,now with 62000 miles on it and just having the 60000 mile service done the check engine light is on.What could it be,also noticed oil is low is this normal,plus noticed puddle under car under front bumper think its the headlight washer leaking.Love the car and want to keep it,but,is this the start of audi hell for me.Found a good repair shop with very good techs who infrom me that timing belt should be replaced at 60 to 70000 miles should i go to 90 or 100000 miles before that srevice is done.They only want 900 dollars to do it?Please help really love this car
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03 Service light w/ Navigation by kent13
Dec 13, 2007 (4:44 pm)
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I have an 03 A6 2.7T with the Navigation controls where the owners manual says the controls should be for setting up the on board computer. How do I turn off the service light and access the menu controls?
Also how much mileage on a full tank should I be getting with the 2.7T?
Thanks, K

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