Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1999 Audi A6

Six problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1999 Audi A6. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2004

In early March 2004 mr groza was driving in cleavland, ohio on the highway doing about 65 mph. When he took foot off the accelerator pedal vehicle would not slow down. Mr groza said the vehicle actually accelerated. Mr groza was able to stop the vehicle with great difficulty by hitting the brakes as hard as possible, and putting the transmission in neutral. The engine went to redline. Mr groza pulled to the side of the road and turned off the engine. On March 16, a few days after the incident mr. Groza took the vehicle to dealer, and dealer could find anything wrong with the car.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2004

While driving gas pedal stuck at 61 mph. Consumer had to pull out of the road, and turn off the engine.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2003

The accelerator froze in full throttle position, the throttle body was cleaned, however the problem recurred.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

While accelerating from a stopped position vehicle accelerated more than the driver depressed the accelerator pedal. This occurred without warning, catching the driver off guard.

5 Accelerator Pedal problem

Throttle sticks when driving in cool temperatures. When this occurs vehicle accelerates at a high speed. Vehicle has to be turned off to solve the problem.

6 Accelerator Pedal problem

Acceleration pedal stuck, causing loss of control. Please provide any additional information.


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