The audi a8 is a fourdoor, fullsize, luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the german automaker audi since 1994. Truedelta 2003 audi a4 s4 rs4 transmission problems. Get reliability information for the 2015 audi a8 from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The 2003 audi a4 has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world. Not cheap but in my opinion after what i just went through, well worth it. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Common audi transmission problems in a4 and a6 models. Audi 2003 a8 repair manual 211 pages vehicle air conditioning systems. Some of audi a6 models from year to year have common transmission problems. To see how frequently 2003 audi a6 s6 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Aug 29, 2019 flushing your audi transmission fluid should always be done in conjunction with the automatic filter replacement. I know some post are old, but i am glad to have found this forum. The odometer and temperature gauges no longer functioned. There is a slight possibility that his father is an enthusiast and his original tranny took a dump and he replaced it with a manual that had been shipped over. With proper maintenance, most transmissions are likely to survive years. If you are experiencing trouble with your torque converter clutch. This article will walk you through the most common issues a6 owners face with their gearboxes and help you figure out the source of your problem. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Its not that im having any problems with the existing box but i do track the car every. This 2003 audi s8 was purchased by the seller from its second owner in 2016. This car is unbelievable in terms of performance and comfort, fairly dust for folks who dont have plenty of money and a. How to fix audi transmission shifting problem youtube.
I wasss considering purchasing a used audi, but after reading these post, now i am changing my mind. If your a8 has the stock transmission coding of 00002, then it sums dynamic index number closer to. Search over 2,100 listings to find the best local deals. The dynamic index number controls how the transmission shifts. My car is getting into safe mod while am driving very slow. The 2003 audi a8 has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Flushing your audi transmission fluid should always be done in conjunction with the automatic filter replacement. Audi a8 quattro 2003, intermotor transmission control solenoid by standard. A mechanic friend says my model has had terrible problems with the transmission going at about as many miles as i have on it. We have 12 audi 2003 a8 manuals available for free pdf download. Approximately 1k miles ago, a 6speed manual gearbox from a b5 s4 was swapped in and mated to the otherwise unmodified 4. Instead, take your car to a shop such as desert oasis european auto. Instead, take your car to a shop such as desert oasis european auto service and repair as soon as possible.
To see how frequently 2003 audi a4 s4 rs4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. View online or download audi 2003 a8 workshop manual, repair manual, technical features. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The zf5hp24 automatic transmission is a 5speed transmission that is found in bmws, land rovers, audis and jaguars. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of audi a6 based on all problems reported for the a6. Our list of 10 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your audi a8 quattro. Audi ag does not guarantee or accept any liability audi a8 2003 with respect to the correctness of information in this document.
Unlike the manual 5 and 6 speed audi transmissions which have a plug on the side that is removed to check the fluid level, the audi automatic transmission on the a6 requires a special tool. Search over 2,000 listings to find the best local deals. Especially, the cvt transmission glitches of the a6 cars are the most scandalous ones as they have caused audi to. Zf5hp24 5speed automatic transmission b a transmissions. Oe transmissions also have a bar code label on the transmission.
Audi a4 problems 2003 audi a4 power train problems. These measuring blocks can be monitored in display group 12 in the transmission module using the rosstech software. Approximately 1k miles ago, a 6speed manual gearbox from a b5 s4 was swapped in. The first two generations employed the volkswagen group d platform, with the current generation deriving. The torque converter s clutch begins to slip over time in audi a4 and audi a6 models. That might be something to consider when purchasing a used a6. Audi a8 service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. For starters, lets read a portion of the factory description of a 2005 audi a8 4. The following common transmission problems are usually accompanied by the appearance of the check engine light on the dashboard of your audi a4 or a6. How to change audi transmission fluid audi transmission.
Oct 07, 2014 my car is getting into safe mod while am driving very slow. Also customer support over the email, and help to fix your car right the first time 20 years experience in auto repair and body work. The settlement covers anyone in the united states who leased or bought from audi a 20026 a4 or a6 model with a continuously variable automatic transmission. I wouldnt say not to buy them, but compared to friends of mine who have japanese cars, they have absolutely no problems.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of audi a4 based on all problems reported for the a4. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. There is a very welldocumented, widespread problem with the audi tt dash panel, one that audi has not sufficiently addressed. The car is fully a luxury car and has been in production since the year 1994 to date. Note for vehicles with the problem poor heat output with engine running. Introduced in 1994, the audi a6 is a midsize luxury car from german automaker audi ag. This automatic transmission debuted in 1996, and as of 2014 is still in production. Consumer states that there are now safety issues resulting the instrument cluster failure. The transmission is considered one of the more trouble prone components in the audi a4 b7, but dont be intimidated. Settlement of class action against audi gets preliminary. The worst complaints are defective trasmission, power train. Audi vw certified mechanic change your audi transmission fluid.
Audi a4 owners have reported 6 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Our list of 17 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 audi a6 quattro. The more you know about each models issues, the better your purchase decision can be. Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the auto repair manuals as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems in your ride. Does anyone have any experience of or know how to convert a d2 s8 to manual transmission. The electrical system and the fuel pump also failed and needed to be replaced. Intermotor is a complete transmission management import line that includes electrical relays, switches and sensors with a concentration on high. I had to pay out of pocket because it was categorized as wear and tear, thus not covered by audi s least. Nov 26, 2015 the following common transmission problems are usually accompanied by the appearance of the check engine light on the dashboard of your audi a4 or a6. However, the audi owners dont have that much of luck, especially people driving an a4 or an a6. Did the audi a8 ever come to north america with a manual transmission.
Audi a6 owners have reported 15 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. I had to pay out of pocket because it was categorized as wear and tear, thus not covered by audis least. I should have followed the warning on a listserve six. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
Succeeding the audi v8, and now in its fourth generation, the a8 has been offered with both frontor permanent allwheel driveand in short and longwheelbase variants. Transmission identification guide for genuine zf transmissions for series. A federal judge has given preliminary approval to settling a classaction suit over transmission problems on about 64,000 of audis most popular models. The tiptronic on my 2003 audi also went out under 60,000 miles. Audi a8 the audi a8 has four doors and is manufactured by the audi auto maker from germany. May, 2018 common audi transmission problems in a4 and a6 models. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 2003 a8 models nationwide. The audi a8 has four doors and is manufactured by the audi auto maker from germany. Refer to the factory robert bentley audi manual for detailed audi transmission fluid system instructions.