Starter Problems of Audi A4

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~tl- the contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact6 stated that the ac began to blow hot air. The dashboard was removed dashboard to replace the sensor used for releasing cold air. The second while driving approximately 65 mph when the transmission warning system activated and informed the contact that they would have to use the paddles to steer the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (Audi fort lauderdale - sales department 1200 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, FL 33304; (954) 545-4650) who removed the console to replace the transmission. The third issue was that the vehicle had failed to start. The certified mechanic towed the vehicle due to connector function to start the vehicle. The vehicle was returned the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the communication between key and starter had failed and the device that provided this function was replaced. The fourth issue was that while driving approximately 60 mph when the transmission suddenly failed. The contact restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer by steering the vehicle using the paddles as suggested before. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the matter. The contact was then referred back to the dealer. The matter had not been resolved. The failures ad reoccured. The contact stated that all failures had occurred in a total of a 1,100 miles time frame. The approximate failure mileage was 25, 700. Gl.

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The contact owns a 1997 Audi A4. The vehicle was serviced for recall # 06v403000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). When the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the battery was dead and had to be jump started. The vehicle failed to restart after being driven 25 miles and then parked. The dealer stated that the battery failure was unrelated to the recall repair. The contact purchased a new battery, but the vehicle still would not start. A local mechanic stated that the cause of failure was the starter and the wire was burned to the starter. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.

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: 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. There was a NHTSA recall, # 06v403000, regarding the ignition switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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: the contact stated the vehicles starter completely failed on two occasions. The first time, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who replaced the starter. The vehicle was driven back to the contacts residence with no problems. That same day, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and the starter failed again. The vehicle was pushed to the nearby independent repair shop, who determined that the ignition switch was defective, and was the cause for the burnt starter. The contact researched the problem online, and noticed an NHTSA recall #00v317000 regarding, electrical system: ignition: switch. On 10/13/06, the manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed the vehicle was included in the recall, but the period to have the recall work performed had expired.

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: the contact stated while turning the key to the start position with the engine running, the key will not back into the on position and as a result, the starter grinded. The key must be manually moved back to the start position. There is a NHTSA recall # 00v317000, concerning the ignition switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 03/20/06.

(1) I received a recall notice (le recall) from Audi of America on the ignition switch on my 1996 A4 sedan. The recall work was performed on 10/10/02. At that point in time the original ignition switch had been performing correctly for 69 months but I had it replaced because of Audi's recommendation; not because it had a malfunction. (2)in October of 2005 the replacement ignition switch failed after exactly 36 months of service. I had problems with the wiper blades and the a/c. Because of the failure I experienced previously on the 1997 Audi I turned the motor off then opened the car door and restarted the motor. I heard what sounded like the starter motor still engaged so I turned the motor off and had the car towed to reeves Audi. (3)reeves Audi replaced the ignition switch and billed me about $661 but after I complained they gave me a 15% discount so I ended up paying about $571 (4)I called Audi of America. They were able to pull up my earlier complaint about the 1997 A4 and created a new file for the 1996 A4 (50407850). However, their final word on the subject was that they stood behind the 15% discount offered to me by reeves Audi. (5)bottom line is that for 2 Audi automobiles I had good ignition switches that had served 59 and 69 months be replaced because of an Audi of America recall and then had the replacement ignition switches fail after 18 and 36 months. I am out of pocket over $2500 for a problem identified by Audi of America and supposedly corrected by reeves Audi of tampa. How can a car manufacturer identify a problem (was it a safety recall), identify corrective action, put out a recall notice and then have the improved part fail in such a short time span. My original ignition switches never did fail. (6)my contention is that Audi did not correct the problem when they performed the recall, in fact they made the problem considerably worse. Audi should bear the responsibility of repairing these ignition switches a 2nd. Time.

There were no crashes and no injuries related to this incident. I purchased a 1996 Audi A4 quattro, VIN wauea88d0ta303087, used on February 7, 2004. On the incident date the ingition switch failed causing damage to the starter motor. The vehicle was taken to our service dealer, midwestern auto group, dublin, ohio where the problem was diagnosed as a failure of the ingition switch housing. This is the exact same failure that initiated a recall campaign, NHTSA campaign id# 00v317000 (Audi campaign code le). The dealer researched the Audi database and discovered that the recall campaign was completed on this vehicle in 2001. Subsequently, the Audi manufacturers representative, to the displeasure of the dealer, has denied any claim on this incident pertaining to the recall. The representative stated that it is Audi's policy that once a recall has been completed on a vehicle, it will not honor any further claims even if the problem is exactly the same. A call to the Audi consumer advocate department confirmed this policy, incident # 40398516. Two issues surface because of this incident. The first issue is the adequacy of the solution to the initial recall. The second issue is Audi's response and policy concerning identical failures of components addressed in a previous recall campaign. The parts are being replaced at my cost and will be retained along with the service invoice.

Consumer stated a spring broke inside the ignition switch. As a result, starter stayed on while driving and currently failed.

(1)I received a recall notice (le recall) from Audi of America on the ignition switch on my 1997 A4 sedan. The recall work was performed on 1/29/03. At that point in time the original ignition switch had been performing correctly for 59 months but I had it replaced because of Audi's recommendation; not because it had a malfunction. (2)in July of 2004 the replacement ignition switch failed after approximately 18 months of service. The failure occurred while I was visiting st. Augustine, florida. I noticed that the a/c was not blowing cold air. As I was driving back in to the town of st. Augustine I heard what sounded like something dragging under the car. I pulled into a parking lot and then found the car would not re-start. I had the car towed to the nearest Audi dealer in jacksonville, florida and then rented a car to get back home to tampa, florida. The bill from the jacksonville dealership was $1758 to replace the ignition switch and the starter motor. I also incurred a $150 towing fee and approx $70 rental car fee. (3) after the repairs I contacted Audi of America but they said they only warranty replaced parts for 12 months. Since this switch lasted 18 months it was my responsibility to pay for the repairs. I contend that Audi of America did not correct the defect, in fact, they made it considerably worse. VIN of 1997 A4 is wauea88d2va096589 (4) please note: I am also the owner of a 1996 A4 sedan. I will open another incident report for that automobile.

When trying to start the vehicle, the ignition would not turn. The starter failure was a direct result of the ignition switch. Recall# 00v317000. This was confirmed by the dealer.

Failure in ignition switch. The ignition switch failed which caused the starter to remain partly engaged damaging it beyond repair. A technician at the dealer notified the consumer that the problem was the subject of a recall which the consumer responded to on September 2001. At that time the dealer replaced it with a redesigned one. The manufacturer considered the failure normal wear. The original switch was replace at 63136 miles the second was replaced at 102692.

Consumer states that the ignition switch on the vehicle has gone out, when the consumer tried to start the vehicle, it would not start up causing the starter switch to burn out. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed there were no recalls on vehicle relating to ignition switch.

Ignition switch fails to return to run from start after starting car. If the the key is not returned from start manually, the accessories (I. E windows, lights, radio, fan, etc) will not run and the starter will contiue to run potentiating the failure of that part. Recall notice #00v31700 covers model year 1997 for cars manufactured through 8/97. My car was manufactured 8/97 but is model year 1998. Audi used the model year limitation to deny repairng the faulty part and should include all cars manufactured within the time frame.

Ignition switch was still on when consumer started vehicle. Also, starter didn't return back when engaged from the switch, and air conditioner was blowing slowy and there was a smell coming fron the air conditioner. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told conssumer that he needed an evaporator , and it was leaking coolant.

Ignition switch failed and caused starter to go. Vehicle wouldn't start at all. Dealership was aware of problem.

Ignition switch did not return from starter engaged position, starter stayed engaged which lead to its failure after problem occured several times. Also, headlights, turn signals and a/c system did not work. Apparently other models of Audis were subject to a safety recall for the same problem. Why not the A4? repair cost: $800. 00.

1997 Audi A4; recall campaign le, electrical ignition switch. The vehicle's ignition switch was replaced in 2001 prior to any failure. A few years later the switch failed in the same manner that prompted the initial recall. The ignition switch blew up the starter causing $1100 in damage. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that since it was already replaced once that there was nothing they could do.

Consumer called complaining about having ignition switch problems. There was a recall on 2000, which he had it done . A few months later it burned the starter twice. Manufacturee was contacted, and stated that manufacturer was not responsible for it.

The vehicles ignition switch is failing intermittently, the key will not return to be disengaged from the starter causing the lights, wipers and turn signals to be inoperative, the consumer is requesting that Audi honor recall 00v-317 and repair the vehicle. Nlm.