Summary:
Nice ride
Faults:
I had the brakes replaced, then my worn brake pad light came on. Does anyone know how to reset that without taking it to a dealer. I do not want to pay the $200 to have them reset the light. Other than this the passengers front window will not roll back up if it I roll it down. Has anyone seen this problem? If so is there a fix outside the dealer?
General Comments:
Overall seems like a good car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th March, 2007
21st Jan 2010, 14:27
I recently bought a used 2001 Audi A6 with the 2.8 engine, and the driver's door window was stuck in the OPEN position, and I had to drive the car 85 miles at about 50 degrees F.
The next day I studied the Bentley 2" thick service manual, easily removed the door panel, carefully disconnecting all electrical plugs (4 or 5) and spraying the window channels with spray graphite lube. When I reassembled it, the movement with the connectors must have corrected the problem and now it works perfectly. It has 134k miles on it.
During the safety inspection, the garage found a bad tie bar end and slight movement in the wheel bearing on the passenger side. He also said since the protective constant velocity joint on the outside of that corner is torn, that dirt may have entered and I should consider replacing the whole half axle with both CV joints complete. I went online and found all parts including the entire half axle with both joints for $78. (new) wheel bearing, tie-rod-end, and new wheel hub just in case... all the parts for $267. Free UPS freight, HIGHLY discounted from list price. Just go onto google and search for discount audi parts and look around. The parts are a bargain when you don't buy them from a dealer.
