Ignition switch is bad. Causing electrical problems: turn signal failure, A/C failure, power windows failure, headlight failure. These occur when car is started.
The worst 1996 Audi Cabriolet problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical7
- Body1
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Electrical7
- Body1
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
- Risk
- Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Recall number 97V175000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
- Risk
- Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V017000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Audi Cabriolet 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Audi Cabriolet owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the front passenger door will not open. The latch broke inside the door. All the other mechanisms worked. The problem occurred on april of 2005. They were unable to repair the latch without causing damage to the vehicle. The dealership was still not guaranteeing that they could fix the problem.
The federal safety agency recall 96v017000 concerning ignition switch. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall regarding ignition switch failure.
This vehicle experienced same ignition switch defect as stated in recall 96 v 017 000; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak when the ignition switch fails, it affects the wipers, radio, lights and windows.
Consumer states while driving all electrical accessories work, but the ignition does not start. Cause is unknown. *ak. A defective ignition switch caused the starter to remain engaged. *ts
Ignition switch failed causing the starter to "burn" out.
Ignition switch was faulty and caused starter to burn out on two separate occasions. Please give any further details.
While driving on highway headlights/ left and right turn signals/horn/ windshield wipers, and power windows malfunctioned.
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Questions about the 1996 Audi Cabriolet
Is the 1996 Audi Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1996 Audi Cabriolet, 1.6 times a typical Cabriolet model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Audi Cabriolet?
Electrical system, with 7 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Audi Cabriolet have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Audi Cabriolet electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V017000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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