I have a 2002 audi a4 quattro 3.0{6 cylinder} with its second coilpack problem. There is one coilpack per cylinder.the first one failed at 8750 miles the second one at 9250 miles. Audi needs to recall the vehicle and replace all the coilpacks. Currently they will only replace the failed part.
2002 Audi A4 electrical complaints
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Ignition coil failure while driving resulting in a shaky vehicle, loss of power and a red-hot glowing catalytic converter. Audi is refusing to replace defective coils until each one fails. Audi even refuses to replace the defective coils at the customer''s expense.
Vehicle suddenly lost power while driving due to a defective ignition coil pack. The problem is widespread with this vechicle (audi a4) and is happening to many owners across the country. The manufacturer, audi, is aware of the defect and the fact that failures are occurring in a very high percentage of its cars, but has not issued a recall. Instead it is replacing the defective part only after it fails. More importantly, it is not replacing the other defective coil packs in the cars that have not yet failed, thereby leaving them vulnerable to future failures. The cars should be recalled so that all coil packs are repalced. This is a public safety issue.
Ignition coil failure while driving resulting in a shaky vehicle, loss of power and a red hot glowing catalytic converter. Audi is refusing to replace defective coils until each one fails. Audi even refuses to replace the defective coils at the customers expense.
Car engine was misfiring while check engine light flashed. There was a severe lack of power. Dealer diagnosed problem to be faulty ignition coil pack.
Electrical system: ignition - two ignition coils failed and had to be replaced. Was on freeway in fast traffic when coil failed. Car slowed down abruptly and two cars behind had to swerve to avoid collision. Ts
Failed ignition coil pack on 2002 audi a4. 3.0 engine leaving the car inoperable. From what I understand, this is a worldwide major failure mode with vw/audi only replacing the failed coil pack, the other coil packs will fail in time. Some owners have had up to 5 coil packs fail at various times leaving them and their families stranded in undesirable conditions and places. Many people don't carry cell phones enhancing the problems. A total recall is mandatory in this case, it's not going to get better! Ts
My 2002 audi a4 1.8t had a coil pack failure on 12/18/02. The failure caused the car to sputter lose speed and become unpredictable. It occured at a speed of 30 MPH forcing me to take evasive driving action. Upon further research, I found out that this failure is occuring on a very large scale with dozens and dozens of 1.8t engines (both vw and audi) having this problem. Vw/audi has not issued a recall for these parts and is only replacing the failed part. There are coil packs in each 1.8t. Vw/audi is not acting on this problem leaving thousands of 1.8t owners with defective parts in their cars. When a coil pack fails it is a very dangerous situation.
Ignition coil pack failure - check engine light came on - car began to shake and lack of power - had to be flatbed trucked into dealer - without car 3 days now . Dealer states audi only to replace the defective coil " with new improved coil " what about other 3 ignition coil packs on this engine ? Waiting for next foot to drop !
Ignition coil failed on highway. Car "shook" violently until stopped in parking lot. Once car was off the road, the coil housing caught fire. The fire ultimately burned itself out, and the car was towed to the local dealership for repair. The dealership notified audi USA of the defect and recommended vehicle replacement. Audi USA elected to repair car under warranty. Multiple failures have occurred since (see list). Ts
2nd ignition coil pack failed. Dealer says part may take up to 45 days to replace
The ignition coil wire has gone bad causing vehicle to start but then to shut off. Dealership notified. Please provide additional information. Mr
The car's basic problem is a badly designed coil pack (ignition module). There is a redesigned one but the dealer will only replace the one that fails. Leaving three others (in a 4cyl car) to fail at a later date. These failures happen mostly at engine startup, but has also happened to me at the worst possible time also. Like driving in a tunnel where there is no shoulder to pull off to. The engine just cuts off like someone reached over and turned the key...luckily when this happens at speed in a manual trans. Car, I just popped the engine back on. Dt
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On october 28, 2002 the 'air bag' light came on. The car was scheduled for the shop on october 31, 2002. The morning of that date as the car was started the engine was running very rough. I proceeded to take the car to the shop. Once I arrived at the shop I informed the service manager of the new problem of the engine running rough. At this time he informed me that one of the ignition coils was faulty. The vehicle has been in the shop since. Dt
Consumer stated that ignition coil failed while driving, which cause the vehicle to stall on the parkway. Consumer feels the vehicle is dangerous. Manufacturer aware of defective part. Consumer made numerous attempts with dealership however ignition coil packs were not available. Ts
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After speaking to the dealer who was prompt and helpful, and after investigating on some audi forums on the internet, it seems these coils are very failure prone. They can fail anywhere at any time, and at low mileage. In my case it wasn't a matter of saftey, but of dependability. This is a $36,000 "near luxury" car that really can't be trusted, and may fail anywhere at any time. The dealer installed a new coil, but it is the same part number and manufacturer. (bosch) would be nice if a new (revised) part was issued, and all 6 coils were replaced. Thank you. Dt
Today was the second failure of the ignition coils, first occured 7/25/02 w/10500 miles on the car, ignition coils 1 & 4 were replaced. Unknown which coils have failed this time. It's thanksgiving day, won't know until tomorrow how many coils have failed. In august I reported the car running rough and wanted the coils checked, dealer stated that without a check engine light or hard failure there was nothing they could do. Today is the second failure in 5 months and I haven't had the car a full year yet. These failures are a safety hazard, I was fortunate to be close to home and driving at a slow speed when each occurred. During today's failure the car could barely go 10mph to get me home. This appears to be a very well known problem with the audi 2002 1.8t. Dt
While driving the vehicle hesitates, shakes excessively and will not accelerate. The dealer and manufacturer admit that the ignition coil is defective, but will not replace it until the component fails. The coil has been replaced twice. *ts
Apparently audi has experienced many failures of the ignition coil pack. We have two 2002 a4's in the household and both have experienced this failure. Audi will only replace the failed unit. Dt
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Ignition system failure on low mileage new vehicle. Concerned about reliability of car and safety should system fail and disable the car in dangerous location. Dt
The consumer has experienced the following problems: the driver seat motor is inop/lumbar motor/rocks back/forth, the left headlight(moisture collection in the inside due to weather/car wash), the airbag control unit defective, the seat air bag torn, the strap on driver seat belt does not lower/stuck, wires were found damaged under the carpet, and the vehicle has shifting problems/not shifting easily-failed. The consumer also request for the dealer to buy back the vehicle and or compensate the consumer for the time without the vehicle. Scc
The car stopped in the middle of an express way, pretty dangerous situation. This is a know problem for 2002 audi a4's (coil pack failure). It is ridiculous that I had to drive the car knowing that some day I'll get stranded on the road. Even after the incident, audi claims that they will just replace the defective one until I get another failure instead of replacing all 4 of them. Should I just wait for another dangerous situation? Dt
Ignition coil #1 failed, causing drastic loss of power on highway. Was at risk of being hit by faster moving cars. Luckily was near exit and managed to avoid any incidents. Dt
Consumer states that the ignition coil is defective on the vehicle. This causes the vehicle to lose engine power and the engine light will come on. *mr consumer stated that the manufacturer replaced the ignition coil, but the ignition fails repeatedly.
I have been in contact with close to 100 other 2002 audi owners through the audiworld website and the coil pack problem is a serious issue. The coil packs have been failing on at least 10% of the 2002 vehicles and audi says they are all isolated cases. When they fail the car barely runs and can create alot of personal safety issues. I want them to recall the vehicles and replace the remaining coil packs. Please help.
Car lost power, then engine died. I am reporting this because I know of more than 30 other owners of this car that have had the same problem. See http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/144120.phtml for more info
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