Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Audi A6

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Audi A6. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (nine problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi A6


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Audi A6

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 1996 Audi A6. The contact stated that the ignition switch became inoperable in various positions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 96v017000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Starter problem

The contact owns a 1996 Audi A6. When attempting to start the vehicle, the starter would disengage. After further inspection, the contact determined that the ignition switch would not release and caused the failure. There were no warnings prior to the failure.   Read details...

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

Some electrical functions such headlights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and climate control, do not function after the vehicle is started.   Read details...


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