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Audi A4 Ignition Coil Problems

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Problems with Audi A4 Ignition Coils by chocolate_bill
Sep 08, 2008 (6:34 am)
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Has anyone been successful in going back to Audi (or their dealers) for compensation on failed ignition coils? I just purchased a 2005 A4 and within 3 months 3 of the coils failed. The car just passed 50K miles, so the parts and labor came out of my pocket.
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Re: Problems with Audi A4 Ignition Coils [chocolate_bill] by kayflo
Sep 14, 2008 (9:48 pm)
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Replying to: chocolate_bill (Sep 08, 2008 6:34 am)

hi...just had to deal with the same problem at midnight last night on my way home...very annoying! because my vehicle now has 53K and is out of warranty, and since it was the weekend, i had to go to a non-dealer auto shop. they found the problem, parts and labor were $640. pretty scared that it was a non-dealer, but had no choice since it was saturday/sunday and had to get to work later on that same day. spoke with audi salesperson and they said it was normal wear and tear, but how could i not have any warning since the engine light did not illuminate until after the car was already running for >10min???
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audi a4 air mass meter problem by dazzler
Oct 06, 2008 (12:16 am)
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ive just bought a 1996 a4 1.9td, with the air mass meter connected it smokes and has a bad flat spot but is fine when it is disconnected just lacks a bit of power, i put a new one on and it was fine for a couple of minutes and then seemed to burn the new one out and i was left with exactly the same problem but over £100 out of pocket. anyone got any ideas please
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Re: Problems with Audi A4 Ignition Coils [chocolate_bill] by iamfedup1
Oct 17, 2008 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: chocolate_bill (Sep 08, 2008 6:34 am)

I've had similar problems with my 2005 A-4...(towed twice in the last three months and three of the six coils replaced thus far). I have tried, to no avail, to have Audi replace the remaining 3 coils. It is my understanding from one of the Audi service reps that there is an ongoing issue with the coils and it tends to start after the 30000 mile servicing. I have a few more months on my 4 year warranty and only 38000 miles on the car. I guess Audi would rather pay for continued towings?? My car is currently "missing" which is how I know a coil will probably "go". I had the car in yesterday in an effort to prevent that, but they wouldn't (they say "couldn't") replace a coi until the "check engine" light comes on.
I will never, never buy an Audi again. I hope you have better luck!!!
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Audi Coils-all engines by ramonc
Oct 21, 2008 (10:04 am)
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BEWARE: Audi, a car company dedicated to "Truth in Engineering" cannot even get coils right. Just a winding of wires that has been around since the 1920's Audi technical experts just cannot come up with a long lasting performing coils for many of their motors leaving owners holding the expensive bag for repairs when out of guarantee.. I hop you got Bosh coils as they are a better produced car part. DO NOT OWN AN AUDI WITHOUT A GUARANTEE. It will drive you to the poor house. Audi's reputation is not as solid as they pretend it is. Eventually this will bite them in the sales department as, already, the rate of repeat buyers is low for a car company that barely sells 100,000 vehicles a year in the world's larget car market. You did well by not taking the car to an Audi dealer. Just call as ask for an estimate on coil replacement. Good luck.
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Re: Problems with Audi A4 Ignition Coils [chocolate_bill] by paulg1946
Oct 28, 2008 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: chocolate_bill (Sep 08, 2008 6:34 am)

I have an '02 A4 3.0 with 90+k miles and perfect service records. In the last year, the dealer has replaced ALL ignition coils twice (second time under parts warranty). Unfortunately, the car is acting up again just like the previous times where I lose all power on the freeway. Dealer has the car trying to figure ot out as I told them I won't take it back until they figure out the problem--not fix the symptoms. Something else must be causing this. Any ideas?
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Re: Problems with Audi A4 Ignition Coils [paulg1946] by wuzup
Oct 30, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: paulg1946 (Oct 28, 2008 1:30 pm)

I have a 2005 A4 1.8T 33K miles. In the last 5 months 2 window regulators and 2 coil went bad. The car is in the shop right now. I asked them to replace all coils as there seem to be quality problem. I was told it is not possible, they can only replace failed parts. My warranty is running out in 2 months. I have owned this car for 9 months now. Had it in the shop every second moth... my other car is a Toyota with 60K miles I have never had it in the shop for other than regular maintenance.
I wonder why a company that positions itself in the luxury category cannot make cars that are a little more reliable? These are problems with parts that have been around for a long time. Buy AUDI only with warranty... you can take mine... still have 2 months
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Re: Audi Coils-all engines [ramonc] by sdsun
Nov 06, 2008 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: ramonc (Oct 21, 2008 10:04 am)

I have a 2005 A4 Ultrasport with aftermarket upgrades. My car has 33,000 miles and its warranty just expired two weeks ago. I had my car at Audi for maint. on the day the warranty was going to expire.
 
Low and behold, two weeks later (11/02/08) i was driving home one evening and i lost power and my car started to shake. Thank god, I know people in the industry. I have a friend who has a speed shop, hooked my car up to the computer and it indicated coils 2 and 4 are bad. I love it when a car can tell you what's wrong.
 
The coil replacement is easy...pop off and pop back in. The coils cost about $40.00 each. So its not that bad. I was worried that it may be something more serious.
 
Its not that bad. Audi makes wonderful cars.
 
As with all cars, you need to try to get to know your car, and be able to attempt to do simple repairs on it.
 
Now, I know that this will be a problem in about 20,000 miles again, but is no big deal. My car takes care of me and I will take care of it.
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by mashina911
Nov 06, 2008 (2:15 pm)
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My '06 A4 2.0T, Q just got a new igintion coil today. The car only has 18K miles, I think this beats all of the above. This happened 3 days after I got my early 25K service and 15 miles later I started the car and it started to shake violently and then the check engine light started flashing and stayed on permanently. It took my dealer all day to find the problem although the computer said there was a problem in cylinder 4 right away. Good thing its a lease, this thing is going back as soon as the lease is over. And I don't think I will be getting another Audi soon. This was my 2nd one. Love the cars, too many problems. Although, I must say service has been very good, but it gets annoying to visit the dealer every other month.

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