A6 ignition issues

[Craig D. Niederst]

There is a recall on the ignition switches for '95 A6s. Their description
says it may cause some electrical systems to malfunction, which is different
than your problem, but it may be worth a shot to have AoA cover the repair.
I have included the recall info below. HTH.

Craig
'92 100S (92k)
'96 CGT (195k)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V017000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24000


Year: 1995
Make: AUDI
Model: A6
Manufactured From: JAN 1994 To: DEC 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS,
LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS
STARTED.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.


SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED
UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE
TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-800-424-9393.

----- Original Message -----
From: <DOUBLDz at aol.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 8:46 PM
Subject: A6 ignition issues


> Hello,
>
> New troubles have turned up with Baby involving the ignition (I think).
Last
> week, I couldn't get the key out of the ignition after shutting her off.
Then
> there were times too when I couldn't turn the key to start her up. I
brought
> her to my trusted mechanic and the ignition was replaced...the car has
been
> there since Tuesday...special ordered the parts, etc., got her back Friday
> night, well almost. The service manager drove the car from the garage to
the
> front door for me because it was raining, but when he tried to remove the
> key, guess what?
>
> So I left the car with him again and they will try to find the problem on
> Monday. Frankly, while I've always trusted them, I'm nervous right now.
Its
> seems very possible that the ignition did not have to be replaced and that
> something entirely different, possibly electrical, is actually the
problem.
> If I could point them in the right direction on Monday, it would be a big
> help. Any suggestions?
>
> Dee