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Audi A4 Ignition Coil Problems

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#64 of 87 More catalytic converter issues by jiboo_2

Jun 30, 2010 (8:45 am)

2003 A4 3.0Q, 105,000 miles...
 
On drive home from dealer after having coil recall work done, the check engine light came on again. Turns out, both of my catalytic converters and 2 O2 sensors leading in were totally shot.
 
The Audi dealer told me "Audi has not let us know about any link between engine coil malfunctions (the recall) and catalytic converter failures". They proceeded to say, in very predicatable fashion, that they were not responsible for any of the repairs and gave me an outrageous quote. So I took it to my import mechanic. Total repair was $2,850 (~20% less than Audi quoted me).
 
I am writing a letter to AOA, but have little confidence that they will pay. Who were the attorneys on the last class action? I'm sure they are aware of this "development" but, if not, my wife is a products liability attorney (on the defense side, ironically) and I will have her reach out to them.

#65 of 87 Re: More catalytic converter issues [jiboo_2] by bjbrooks

Jun 30, 2010 (9:10 am)

Replying to: jiboo_2 (Jun 30, 2010 8:45 am)
I sent a request to the attorneys who handled the timing belt issue a few weeks ago but have not heard from them. Apparently, it takes oire than one voice. But I do not know how to go about pressing this thing through alone. They are at http://www.pswplaw.com/CM/ClassActions/Volkswagen.asp
I am hoping that others will raise their voices. Audi needs to pay for their shoddy product. I was told my 02 sensors were bad at the time I had my cat con replaced.

#66 of 87 Re: More catalytic converter issues [jiboo_2] by audi_bc53

Jun 30, 2010 (11:07 am)

Replying to: jiboo_2 (Jun 30, 2010 8:45 am)
jiboo_2: I have a similar issue - my left catalytic converter failed in Sep-09, along with the O2 sensors. 2 months later I received the letter from Audi regarding the ignition coil recall, but the letter said not to bring the car in unless the check engine light came on. In December, one coil failed, and the car was shaking so badly that I took it to my local garage to have it fixed. Audi reimbursed my less than 50%. A couple of months ago, they started calling me, asking why I hadn't brought my car in to have all the coils replaced! did I mention that they replaced all 6 coils in 2003 as part of a "normal" maintenance?
Catalytic converters should not fail. I'd be interested in a suit also.

#67 of 87 Re: More catalytic converter issues [jiboo_2] by audi_bc53

Jun 30, 2010 (11:09 am)

Replying to: jiboo_2 (Jun 30, 2010 8:45 am)
jiboo_2: I have a similar issue - my left catalytic converter failed in Sep-09, along with the O2 sensors. 2 months later I received the letter from Audi regarding the ignition coil recall, but the letter said not to bring the car in unless the check engine light came on. In December, one coil failed, and the car was shaking so badly that I took it to my local garage to have it fixed. Audi reimbursed less than 50% of the cost, and this garage runs about 40% cheaper than the dealer. A couple of months ago, they started calling me, asking why I hadn't brought my car in to have all the coils replaced! did I mention that they replaced all 6 coils in 2003 as part of a "normal" maintenance?
Catalytic converters should not fail. I'd be interested in a suit also.

#68 of 87 Re: More catalytic converter issues [audi_bc53] by kirstie_h HOST

Jun 30, 2010 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: audi_bc53 (Jun 30, 2010 11:09 am)
Hi - while we sympathize with the issues you're experience, our Membership Agreement prohibits using the Forums to organize a lawsuit. Let's refrain from that activity, and instead focus on reporting the issue and any follow-up resolution (or non-resolution) obtained from Audi.

#69 of 87 Re: More catalytic converter issues [kirstie_h] by jiboo_2

Jul 01, 2010 (11:15 am)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Jun 30, 2010 12:52 pm)
Kirstie - No problem. Happy to comply with the membership terms. Thanks for the note and polite guidance.

#70 of 87 Re: More catalytic converter issues [audi_bc53] by willie94

Aug 25, 2010 (6:09 pm)

Replying to: audi_bc53 (Jun 30, 2010 11:07 am)
willie94 I had same issues -but my right catalytic converter now failed in my audi A6 2003 But after i had 6 ignition coil replaced Thur recall due to 1 ignition coil went bad. Also cam position sensor went out well as my mass air flow exchange the change over barrel broken between Actuator mechanism and timing belt change. In all 3,155.07. Same here the letter from Audi said not to bring the car in unless the check engine light came on. This happen in August 2010, one coil failed, and also my car was shaking so badly too. That's when I got this fixed and now right Catalytic converters has fail. I'm also interested in a suit.

#71 of 87 Re: Ignition Coils Related to Catalytic Converter? [bjbrooks] by map711

Aug 31, 2010 (12:36 am)

Replying to: bjbrooks (Mar 13, 2010 6:01 pm)
I discovered online that Audi issued a recall on these coils and contacted the dealer where my 2002 TT was originally purchased.
There was still an "open recall" on this vehicle and they changed them out, no charge.

#72 of 87 Catalytic Converters Covered by Fed Law by eglamonte

Sep 12, 2010 (7:00 pm)

I have a 2004 A4 that has a failed catalytic converter. Both sets of sensors have been replaced and my private mechanic told me that he thought that the catalytic converter should be covered. Sure enough I found on the www.epa.gov site a document stating that all catalytic convertors are mandated to be covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles.Am I mssing something here? I am taking the print-off of this article to the dealer tomorrow to see if they agree.

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