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Audi A4 Ignition Coil Problems

87 messages,  Last post on Dec 29, 2011 at 11:56 AM

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What is this discussion about? Audi A4, Convertible, Sedan, Wagon

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#26 of 87 Coils by embeeduece

Oct 30, 2009 (11:34 am)

Hey, I've been in the other forum for Maint and Repairs. Just saw this thread here. My 4th coil pack in ten months failed yesterday; took my Audi in today (A4 2005 1.8 Quattro). Yes, I was told there is a recall pending for my Audi. And they have an "exception" to do the fix in advance if people come in w/ failed coils. So, allegedly, they replaced all my suspect coils under the original warranty, long since expired. Nothing out of pocket. Woo Hoo! (As a rule of thumb, if a certain car part gets its own discussion thread on Edmunds, they should probably issue a recall.)
 

#27 of 87 2006 Q7 Ignition Coil Problems by jackson6137

Nov 22, 2009 (9:17 pm)

I just got a notice that I am suppose to take my car in for an ignition coil inspection two days before I am going on a road trip. My local audi dealer knows nothing about it and says don't worry about it. Have any Q7 owners had ignition coils fail yet?

#28 of 87 Re: after market coils? [darryl145] by grimmes

Nov 25, 2009 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: darryl145 (Mar 08, 2009 11:00 am)
Ok there is a re-call on the ignition coils for fost of all A4's . Free of charge.

#29 of 87 Okay to drive with ignition coil problem? by arader

Nov 29, 2009 (10:22 am)

This could be a really stupid question, but is it okay to drive once this ignition coil problem has reared its ugly head? I was 5 minutes on the road in my A4 today and it became hard to shift and the engine felt like it was seizing. I pulled over and the car was running very rough in neutral. The engine light came on. My question is if it's bad for the car to drive it to the dealership, or if it's better to have it towed. Thanks for all the helpful info in this forum. I was afraid there was something terribly wrong, but this seems to be a common issue (hence the recall). Thanks!

#30 of 87 Re: Okay to drive with ignition coil problem? [arader] by bmlexus

Dec 01, 2009 (11:36 am)

Replying to: arader (Nov 29, 2009 10:22 am)
Are there still problems in new A4s? For the first time ever I took interest in an Audi, and in an A4, and I read these things

#31 of 87 ignition coils- aldi will pay by scotth7

Dec 01, 2009 (1:26 pm)

Aldi is now making a recall and will fix the ignition coil problem or reimburse you if you had the fixed already.

#32 of 87 Audi used. by holly10

Dec 11, 2009 (3:31 pm)

I want to buy a used Audi.I have owned Nissan ,ford ect..I am a Vehicle tech in the Forces. What is up with the coil proplem that I keep reading? I have had only one coil go on a car in my whole life and I am 50.Why do the coils fail every few months on the A 4, I want to buy 2002-2006?Can you buy a coil that will last for years?It still does not make sence?

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