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1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 105 repairs.
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
Engine not specified
| 118000 mi US $100 |
Fix airbag connection. |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
Cruise control module replaced. |
| 160000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced Ac Evaporator and heater core |
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| 145000 mi US $300 |
Upon completion of last fuel pump repair, technician noticed passenger window lowered, but not rising, remove and replace front passenger window motor - corrected problem Central vacuum lock pump failure, unable to use remote unlock or interior unlock, replacement part > $1,000! (parts only!!!) opted to NOT repair at this cost. Disappointed in costly safety item, likely caused by leak in extensive vacuum tube |
| 146000 mi US $350 |
All windows, sunroof non-operational. Defective central locking device caused by water leakage in rear right corner. Replaced device, but this didn't fix. Wiring still wet, once dry will try cleaning corrosion. |
| 148000 mi US $45 |
A/C non-operational -corrected by adding 1.4 cans of refrigerant - works well now - very COLD! |
| 160000 mi | Intermittent dash console flickering - now non-op security alarm operation. |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
Unknown short discharging battery (killed 2!) Using trickle charges nightly to keep operating until idnetified short. Arr need VAG tool to diag ($300+) |
| 165300 mi | Battery drain identified as Central Locking system (in trunk) had corroded wire connection, cleaned with baking soda / water - corrected lock and battery drain issue (Determined by putting volt meter in-line and using fuse box to identify |
| 166000 mi US $50 |
Drivers side front window regulator failed (in closed position) ordered replacement , will install and replace unit that was acting up (needing driver;'s help when lifting to straighten out how window glass tracks in system. |
| 166200 mi US $50 |
Determined source os electrical drain - coming from non-operational driver's side front electric window, (constantly on un up function) Faulty electrical motor sensor, replaced w/used electrical motor- corrected window operates, |
| 177000 mi US $25 |
Air Bad light illuminated (Caused by passenger seat strain on connection) - Bought OBCII (cheap kind) cleared and corrected light |
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| 111740 mi | Right side Low Beam bulb replaced. Provided by prior owner of car. |
| 121520 mi C $10 |
Driver side foglamp burnt out, and replaced. Involved easy removal of trim, hard to pull out housing. Pain in the butt. |
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 116000 mi US $154 |
Headlight switch failure in steering column. Had to remove airbag, buy a 12mm 12-point bit to remove the steering wheel, removed clock spring and then the headlight switch. Took less than one hour to complete replacement. |
1999 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 182000 mi US $50 |
Self-replacing a burned-out headlight. |
| 188000 mi US $25 |
Burned-out headlight |
| 193000 mi US $340 |
Driver's side window regulator was said to be "binding internally", hindering window motion (though it could still be closed/opened). Regulator was replaced. |
| 201000 mi US $1573 |
Ventilation motors and A/C Heat control unit failure, requiring replacement. |
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