Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Audi A4

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Audi A4. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (seven problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi A4


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Audi A4

The Ignition Switch problem

Ignition switch was defective. Currently manufacturer recalled vehicles with the same exact problem. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 1998 Audi A4. The contact stated that he smelled a burning wire odor upon starting the vehicle. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers and various other electrical components were not functioning. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Starter problem

: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition. The contact further stated the failure caused the starter to short out and burn up. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who replaced the starter and the ignition switch.   Read details...


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