Fuel lines have been leaking and spilling gas into engine compartment. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
The worst 1996 Audi S6 problems
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- Fuel system1
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- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
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 S6 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on or...
- Tightening wheel bolts
- Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be...
- Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
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- Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and...
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Questions about the 1996 Audi S6
Is the 1996 Audi S6 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Audi S6, fewer than a typical S6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Audi S6?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Audi S6 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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