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Replying to: erickpl (May 28, 2008 9:18 am) NOTE: * Replacement interval for dust and pollen filter * The dust and pollen filter consists of 2 identical filter elements. Pay attention to correct installation position when installing (direction of flow is marked with arrows). * If necessary, clean plenum chamber after replacing dust and pollen filter. Pay particular attention to area beneath air intake unit. * Clean dust and pollen filter mounting slot in Heating and A/C unit before installing new filter. * There are different dust and pollen filter versions. The two filters have a different air resistance. Particular attention is therefore to be paid to correct version. Control characteristic for actuation of Fresh Air Blower V2 is adapted accordingly in control and display unit, Climatronic Control Module J255. * Filter with activated charcoal element (as integrated odor filter) is installed on vehicles with control and display unit, Climatronic Control Module J255 Parts List. Such vehicles are equipped with an Air Quality Sensor G238. Removing NOTE: * Depending on vehicle equipment, for certain versions or certain optional equipment (e.g. vehicles equipped with "Global Positioning System"), it may be necessary to remove the glove compartment (it is possible other specific control modules which are installed in this area, e.g. Special Purpose Vehicle Control Module J608 must also be removed). Depending on vehicle equipment, a foam insulation element may be installed (glued) in area of cover -on certain versions, remove it if necessary. * Remove cover - A - from lower trim of glove compartment - B -. NOTE: Cover - A - is held in position in lower trim of glove compartment - B - by way of 4 fasteners. These may be difficult to release and care is therefore to be taken to avoid damaging lower trim of glove compartment - B - on removal. * Protect floor covering with paper in area beneath slot for dust and pollen filter in Heating and A/C unit in front passengers footwell. Release fastener - B - and remove cover - A - for dust and pollen filter from Heating and A/C unit. * Remove first section of dust and pollen filter - A - from Heating and A/C unit. NOTE: 2 identical filter elements are installed in vertical arrangement in Heating and A/C unit. * Reach into slot of Heating and A/C unit - C - and pull second section of dust and pollen filter - B - downwards (at tab) and then out of air conditioner slot. Installing * Remove leaves, dust and other contamination from mounting slot for dust and pollen filter of Heating and A/C unit - C - using commercially available vacuum cleaner, Suction Nozzle With Brush VAS 6288 (and corresponding hose). NOTE: Dust and other contamination may cling to Heating and A/C unit. A brush is attached to Suction Nozzle With Brush VAS 6288 for removing such contamination. * Insert first section - B - of dust and pollen filter into slot of Heating and A/C unit - C - and slide it into upper installation position, paying attention to direction of flow (arrows on filter - D - point towards evaporator). * If necessary, use steel rule for example to hold first section of dust and pollen filter - B - in upper installation position. * Slide second section of dust and pollen filter - A - (beneath first section - B - installed) into slot of Heating and A/C unit, paying attention to direction of flow (arrows on filter - D - point towards evaporator). * Check position of seal - C - in groove - D -. * Install cover - A -, paying attention to correct positioning in mount - E - and fastener - B -. * Re-install remaining components removed in reverse order. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------  Maybe in real life it's easier than it looks in the book? Labor time at dealer is only .4 hours, part is $36 dollars, so at the dealer the job might be like $75?? sorry I couldn't post all the diagrams but they aren't very clear anyway. ">
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 7:49 am)  This at least tells me it is in the passenger side dash. I can figure it from there. -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (May 30, 2008 9:02 am) A6 Cabin Filter, Not The Gold-Plated One |
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Replying to: bluea6 (Jan 29, 2006 8:43 pm) P.S. This will never be fixed. They just don't know what causes it. OR, they know and the only solution is total system and window motor/assy replacement & they are not willing to do that! |
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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 have the issue diagnosed. I told them it may have something to do with the ignition coils. They said one ignition coil would cost around $350, and then figure in the labor (30 min - 1 hour). This just seems like a lot of money for a problem that I would not have noticed if it were not for the light to come on. Any suggestions? Is there somewhere that might fix this for cheaper?
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Replying to: chrisaudi (Jun 12, 2008 9:01 am) I have found that some of the local shops that specialize in Audi and have the diagnostic machines will do a diagnosis gratis (but they are few and far between). I have had the car to 4 different shops, they all seem to say the same thing but vary in price from $1500 to $5000 for the torque converter-worth doing a little checking around on. The coils were a recall item in 2003 or 2004 on some models (you might want to check that out). |
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Replying to: kowens (May 24, 2008 1:53 pm) |
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I've just been informed that i need a passenger headlight assembly for 2005 A6 (the motor which turns the headlight has shorted out, so they say. It's come on and off in the past). OUCH!! $1,000!!! If it wasn't for the the annoying warning light each time I start the car telling me the Adaptive Light is not working, I would them to stick their $1,000. BTW I think that's just another MFG's scam to get you to have to fix the problem. Anyone know of way to turn the warning light off?? Does anyone also know of a way or had any luck lowering the cost of getting this fixed. How about used units installed at a reliable body shop? thanks Scott |
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My A6 Quattro (150k mileage) evidently overheated without any warning and coolant has invaded the pistons. The repair shop quote for just a head gasket replacement is almost as much as the value of the car and we wouldn't know if there is any other damage until the heads were off. I am thinking about doing the job myself, or at least opening it up to to see the extent of the damage. I once did a ring and valve job on an old GM engine but have never tried anything on a modern engine such as this. My intention would be to do a repair in a reasonable time frame. Am I overreaching here considering special tools, manuals or Audi engine expertise? By the way, it would be interesting to know if anyone has a comment about the problem: the engine had plenty of coolant (very well maintained), was cruising at 65 and it simply bogged down, I pulled over and it began to steam from the engine compartment. The temperature gauge did not rise until I was on the side of the road. The shop says you can have a leak, lose coolant and burn the engine faster than it can register a high temp. That sounds pretty scary for such a "technically advanced" car.
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Replying to: kirby2010 (Oct 17, 2007 1:49 pm) Pieces of the belt flew into the engine causing $2000 worth of damage. With the dealers help Audi covered the expense although technically it was out of warranty. I wouldn't take any chances. Haven't given up on Audi - we now own an '08 A6. |
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