Ignition switch gets stuck in on position causing lights, radio, wipers not to function. Starter also remains on causing burn out.
1996 Audi A6: windshield wiper failure
11 of the 51 complaints about the 1996 Audi A6 describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 112,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 20121
- 20051
- 20041
- 20032
- 20022
- 20012
- 20001
- 19994
- 19981
- 19973
- 199611
- 19951
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 audi a6. The contact is experiencing intermittent failures with the air conditioning, windshield wipers, and turn signals. Based on the VIN, the dealer stated that the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 096v17000 in 1996. They are obligated to repair the vehicle only once. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to have the ignition switch replaced. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 104,000.
1996 audi a6 ignition gets stuck and starter stays on. Lights, air, wipers, etc, will not work. This problem was a major recall on other audis of the same year but my VIN # does not show up for some reason.
1996 a4 headlamps and windshield wipers failed to operate. ***nar*** *ts recall 06v403 regarding the ignition switch seems to be the cause of the headlamp and wiper failures. The 1996 a4 has been recall but not the a6.
Dt*: the contact stated intermittently the turn signal, headlight, and windshield wiper fail to operate. When vehicle was maneuvered off the road and restarted, the components were functional again. A the federal safety agency recall, #96v017000 was performed on the vehicle years ago concerning, the ignition switch however; the problem has recurred. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle.
Ignition switch is causing the headlights/interior lights/heat, and windshield wipers to become inoperative. This only occurs when the key is inserted into the ignition. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
Consumer had experienced unsafe driving conditions due to improperly manufactured ignition switch. (nar) *lab lights, head lamps, heater & AC functions, wipers and turn signals would fail unpredictably.
While driving at high speed on the interstate in heavy rain the wiper arm linkage came loose.
Consumer states that his ignition switch is faulty causing turn signals and windshield wipers not to work.
Some electrical functions such as: headlights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and climate control, do not function after the vehicle is started.
The car can be started and driven with the horn, directional lights, windshied wipers, and other electrical components not working. Audi (both the dealer and national) does not think it is a problem to have safety equipment inoperable. The local dealer was aware of the defect, but did not feel they needed to inform customers. The car should be recalled and the ignition system fixed.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Audi A6 wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 Audi A6?
11 of 51 owner complaints about the 1996 Audi A6 (22%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Audi A6?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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