2001 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2001

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2001 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2001 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Audi S4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

111000 mi

US $180
Windshield wiper motor replaced 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

79000 mi

US $300
Brought to University Audi in Dallas, TX to have oil changed $90. Blinkers would not work $130 to detect problem $75 for relay switch. $26 tax Total $321 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

97000 mi

US $500
Replace noisy window regulator. 
134100 mi

US $130
No AC Airbag control module failed 
137000 mi Heated seat unit burned through drivers seat cushion. 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

123690 mi

$430
New Battery 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

157000 mi

US $250
AC charge, C High pressure switch changed. 
154300 mi

US $150
hazard relay 
236000 mi

US $60
Headlight washer pump failed 
278000 mi

US $120
Installed new battery 
168640 mi

C $320
Replaced original alternator with re-manufactured alternator 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35000 mi

US $125
Heater does not work. 
39000 mi

US $65
Rear shelf speaker (subwoofer) was 'rattling'. Found fix for it on line, ordered used speaker on line, disassembled rear shelf, exchanged speaker and reassembled. works great again. 
61000 mi

US $40
Left front door base speaker was distorting/rattling. Removed door panel, replaced speaker with a used factory speaker and reassembled door. Works great again. 
89600 mi

US $75
Needed refrigerant. Had lost about half. 
93000 mi

US $375
LR Window regulator 

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2001 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual AWD

134000 mi

US $100
License plate light assembly corroded and replaced 
219000 mi

US $650
Replaced Alternator 

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2001 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Engine not specified

85000 mi Digital information screen in the instrument cluster is totally pixelated. Unreadable. Can turn it off though, so just not using for now. Self-dimming rear view mirror leaked fluid. No more dimming. Currently using a larger clamp on mirror (Broadway), so no hurry to fix leaky one. 
79000 mi

US $1350
Air bag light came on and needed to replace air bag module (about $900). Turn signal stopped working about same time. Replaced flasher relay. 

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2001 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

70680 mi

€650
Compressor or A/C went off. Must to be replaced for second time. 

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2001 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Electrical Problems

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