Spark Plug Wires?

[Huw Powell]

> I took my Audi into the Dealer for troubleshooting.  Basically running
> poorly at low RPM's in town.

> 86 5000 CSTQ - hope this helps? (yes, it does)
> 
> The dealer says its the spark plug wires, will cost around $100.00  I
> said gee, we replaced those only 6,000 miles ago?  The service manager
> says, well they are only warranted for 12,000 miles or 1 year, and its
> been over a year since the plug wires were installed.

What were they basing their diagnosis on?  That is an old car, and could 
have many minor issues that are messing up its driveability.

> Is this typical of an Audi Dealer?  Doesn't Audi stand behind their spark 
> plug wires for a longer period of time?  Is there an aftermarket wire set 
> I can install myself in the future?
> Can I get the Regional Audi folks to eat the cost of these wires?

I doubt it, but you can easily get a new set for about $50, $70 with a 
new loom, anywhere that sells car parts, or at least at places that 
specialize in imports.  Or via mail from a few well recommended places 
on the vendor list...

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/