16 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1997 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Audi A4. The vehicle was repaired for NHTSA recall number 06v403000 (ignition switch). When the contact went to retrieve the vehicle from the dealer, it failed to start. The dealer stated that they could only release the keys and vehicle to a tow service. The invoice stated that the repairs were made. The contact stated that this is the only Audi dealer in his area. The manufacturer stated that they are unable to provide any assistance. The current and failure mileages were 165,522. The consumer stated to the Audi back to fix and the VIN should show car could drive normally to dealership. The consumer stated dealership sabotaged car and drafted false documents. Updated 08/24/07.
Audi safety recall js - ignition switch repaired customer wants to be reimbursed for repairs made from an outside dealer** 06/06/07 add to letter send from office of att general* the consumer was denied reimbursement because the repair was not made at an authorized dealership and because the consumer waited several months to execute the repair.
: the contact stated the windshield wipers intermittently failed to operate. There was a NHTSA recall, #00v317000 on the vehicle regarding the ignition switch. The contact expressed the windshield wiper failure was related to the recall. However, the dealer determined the failure of the windshield wiper motor was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 1997 Audi A4. When turning the key to the right to start the vehicle, the key remains in the start position instead of turning back. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA recall # 06v403000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current mileage is 111,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
: the contact stated while attempting to turn on the ignition, the key turned forward but would not spring back into place. The ignition housing return spring anchor point fractured causing the return spring forces to be faulty for returning the ignition key to the proper position after starting the vehicle. The service dealer was notified who determined that the original parts were replaced under recall campaign id#00v317000. The contact insisted that even though the original parts were replaced, the replaced parts may have been faulty. The service dealer refused to remedy the problem under the recall. The manufacturer was notified, and determined that it was not an open campaign.
I have a 1997 Audi A4 q that has a common defect with the ignition switch. This is a very well known problem with these cars and because of the defect there has been a recall already done for this car (NHTSA campaign id number 00v317000) as of oct 06,2000. I called the a local dealer and the manufacturer and gave them my VIN # and they claim my car was not part of the recall. However, I went to the NHTSA website and looked at the make, model and year of my car and it does show that the year of my car was included. In fact, I was even able to print off several documents referring to the recall and it does show that my VIN is actually included (VIN ranges wau---8d-va000181 to wau---8d-va294397). Quoting the recall letter; "the plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine. " this is exactly what has happened to my car () making it unsafe to operate.
The key wouldn't go into the ignition, and then the radio wouldn't go off. Then, the signal lights and the air conditioner wouldn't work. After researching about the recall for the ignition switch contacted the dealer and Audi, and they both said the ignition switch defect, recall 00v317000, had already been fixed, but there was no documentation. Was concerned that if it was already replaced then it should not malfunction within a short period of time.
I complied with Audi safety recall js for my 1997 Audi a-4q when notified by Audi to do so by a recall notice. The part that was supplied by Audi(an ignition switch) for the recall subsequently failed in the same manner and with the same effects as those that led to the recall. I replaced the malfunctioning switch at my expense and sought a refund for my out of pocket expenses from Audi customer service, they refused my request and said they had satisfied their obligation to me by removing my ignition switch (that was working fine) and replacing it with a malfunctioning switch as part of Audi safety recall js.
Ignition switch had to be replaced twice in the last 18 months. Manufacturer refused to cooperate.
Recall 00v317000: ignition switch defect. I have a 1997 Audi A4 VIN wauda88dxva147865 that was repaired under the recall in Jan 2004. The symptoms prompting the recall have reoccurred (wipers and light not working due to switch defect). Took car to the dealer who status recall work was warranted for 1 year or 12000 miles so they will not fix at their expense. The vechile is 8 years old this year. Is there any requirement the the recall remendy work? it appears they put in a part that has the same defect that lead to the recall.
The contact owns a 1997 Audi A4. In January of 2004, the contact was informed of a recall on his vehicle regarding the ignition switch. The dealer performed the recall repair for free; however, the ignition switch failed in 2007. The dealer conducted a visual inspection. A technician stated that because the replacement had been done in 2004, a new ignition switch would not be necessary. On June 9, 2008, the ignition switched failed again. When the failure occurred, the contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. As a result, the battery drained. He took the vehicle to the dealer again and they stated once more that because the vehicle was previously repaired under recall, they were not responsible. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 67,487 and current mileage was 141,500.
Consumer not able to return key to running position after starting vehicle. Current recall 00v317000. Consumer contacted dealer ,who advised consumer that this vehicle was not covered under current recall due to VIN.
Recall 00 v 317 000/ignition switch: dealer capistrano Volkswagen; capistrano, CA; phone# 949/493-4843 refused to honor recall notice. Asking NHTSA to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this problem.
Ignition switch failure causing various components within the elctrical system to malfunction. Yh.
1997 Audi A4 ignition switch replaced twice. Once regarding a recall notice. Second time switch failed the same as in the recall notice.
After the dealership performed the ignition switch recall the defect reoccurred. Dealership was refusing the fix the problem, indicating that the ignition switch component that failed was not the recalled component.