Other Engine Info: Fed./Can., Emissions Certification Test Group: TAD2.8V8GFEM
Other Restraint System Info: Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Plant City: Neckarsulm
Plant Country: Germany
Series: quattro
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2002
STRUCTURE
2002 AUDI A6 HAS A PROBLEM WITH INTERIOR FLOODING DUE TO RAINY WEATHER AND IT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION MODULE TO SHORT OUT. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED DURING HEAVY RAIN, THE WATER FROM THE WINDSHIELD RUNOFF DOES NOT DRAIN FAST ENOUGH THROUGH THE DRAIN HOLE, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE BATTERY. THE DRAIN IS WELL HIDDEN AND CAN NOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY OR CLEANED EASILY. THE WATER BACKS UP INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE FRESH AIR INTAKE. THE TRANSMISSION MODULE WHICH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE PASSENGERS FEET HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, BECAUSE OF THE FLOODING PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC STATED HE TOOK OUT THE RUBBER GROMMET FROM THE DRAIN THEREFORE MAKING THE DRAIN OPENING MUCH LARGER TO ALLEVIATE ANY FUTURE PROBLEM. *JB
1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
THE CAR CAN BE STARTED AND DRIVEN WITH THE HORN, DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS, WINDSHIED WIPERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOT WORKING. AUDI (BOTH THE DEALER AND NATIONAL) DOES NOT THINK IT IS A PROBLEM TO HAVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT INOPERABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, BUT DID NOT FEEL THEY NEEDED TO INFORM CUSTOMERS. THE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE IGNITION SYSTEM FIXED.