Audi A6 wipers problems

Filed Dec 25, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 22,232 miles · FL

Windshield wipers ceased to work creating dangerous situation. Dealer denied express warranty claim. Wiring on wipers was so flimsy as to apparently allow a mouse to chew through coating. Dealer charged over $640. To replace a $20 wire. Several e-mails and calls to audi of america did not bring any action.

Filed Dec 24, 2013 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · PA

Ignition switch stopped working causing the headlights, turn signals, and wipers to stop working. Car still operates and is a danger if driving without turn signals or wipers without knowing. I have noticed this issue has occurred several times with this model and understand the a4 had a recall for this problem the same year. In which the ignition switch has the same part number as the failed switch in the a6 however audi did not issue a recall for the a6.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · AZ · fire

On 1/30/11, this vehicle, a 2000 audi a6, had an electrical fire. The vehicle was turned off while listening to the radio. A plastic/rubber burning smell emanated from within the vehicle, followed by black smoke, and flames coming out of the air vents, primarily in the driver's side. A fire had ignited within the electrical board beneath the dashboard/gauge cluster area in the driver's side. The windshield wipers and headlights turned on by themselves during the incident.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

I'm having a problem with the ignition switch on my car - a 97/audi/audi a6 white rco129. The key turns too far and you have to shift it back to get the gauges/electrical accessories (wipers, air conditioner, headlights, etc.) to function properly again. Could this be related to the 1994-1996 a6 recall?

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Visibility · 142,000 miles · MI

1. Normal use has lead to the failure. 2. The failure is that the wiper blades leave a 4" - 6" wide streak across the line of vision of the driver. This occurs within a couple of weeks of replacing the blades with new blades from the dealer, which is the only place these particular style blades can be purchased. Once it starts, the failure occurs at every use until replaced by new blades. I purchased a new pair of blades two weeks ago and the driver's side has failed already. 3. I have replaced the blades with new blades which only solves the problem for a very short, week or two, period of time. I have asked the dealer if there were alternate design wiper arms that could be purchased and retrofitted and was told no. The stock arms are designed to be used with "aero" style blades and seem to be the root cause of the problem.

Filed Dec 25, 2008 · Visibility · 90,200 miles · CT

Windshield wipers stop during wiper cycle. Wipers do not reset or restart for 30-45 seconds after stopping. Wipers will not start or reset if driver moves wiper selector lever during malfunction into any mode, delay, low or hi. Problem only occurs when raining. Could not duplicate effect in dry weather. Problem primarily occurs when wipers are in the delay mode. Wipers will stop at any angle on windshield when malfunction starts. Problem duration and frequency increased with time from several times a month to every 60-90 seconds while wipers where activated over 12 month period. Vehicle under warranty. Dealer could not duplicate effect. During wiper malfunction, if wiper selector lever is moved to the off position while wipers are stuck in a raised/elevated position, wipers will not reset. Wipers will remain in malfunctioning position on windshield until wiper selector lever is moved to delay/lo/ or hi setting and then wiper will resume normal function after 60-90 seconds. Dealer has not taking action to correct this problem after repeated requests by owner.

Filed Nov 23, 2008 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · MA

Ignition switch gets stuck in on position causing lights, radio, wipers not to function. Starter also remains on causing burn out.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Body, Engine · 89,000 miles · MD

Hi audi 2001 a6 atq 2.8l quattro. Can you investigate the material used on the coolant and windshield wiper reservoirs as I had them crack twice. Also, I brought my car in asked that all recall work be done, I want to be assured that the sensor warranty work was done on the engine coolant temp sensor, oil leaks in upper engine, 3 way catalyst dtc codes sensor as I am getting a check engine light and have already spent over $900 to repair this. Can I get the vacuum hose and tire information as well. I am concerned there are maintenance items which are on your list that my dealer has not performed that I have requested.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Visibility · 33,516 miles · NY

Windshield wipers do not effectively clear the snow; the snow is pushed into the air intake; the melted snow forms ice/snow globs on the windshield wipers reducing visibility to very hazardous levels. This buildup has to be manually removed with a scraper. This wiper blade assembly is used on all newer audi's ( 2002 forward) and some volkswagens. We purchased the 2004 allroad and a 2005 vw toureg this spring under dealer certified used car programs. Both have the same wiper assembly. Audi informs me there is no winter blade; only option: purchase old style wiper arms and install winter wiper blades. Price:$157/ arm --not including installation. There should be a properly engineered winter blade. I live in an area where we have 6 months of winter with an average snowfall of 60-90 inches/ year. These wipers are unacceptable. Today, I had to clear the windshield wipers once between my work and the entrance to rt 87 ( 1/2 hr time wise due to snow/ traffic) and 3 more times from my entrance on rt 87 ( exit 6) to exit 13--so every two exits. Thank goodness the snow eased, because my exit for home is exit 18. I am a nurse, former army major, former icu head nurse and currently employed as a consultant in the insurance industry. I know a safety hazard when I see one. I have never had a more hazardous drive. The parts fellow ( jason) at langan audi east informed me that he had the same problem this morning while delivering an a4 with the same wiper assembly. He tells me that they have had this complaint before. Bruce shellnut at audi customer service checked a colorado dealer and they advise the old style arms/winter blades be installed if the customer is not satisfied with the winter function of the oem blade. Bruce explained that if there were an issue with safety, that the national highwaytraffic institute would have issued a recall. I assured him I would write you. Audi customer service complaint: 703666665.