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Audi TT repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

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Audi TT repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 423 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Audi TT in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
Jun 2017 4000 mi	Rear seat latch broke. Twice. Took 2 trips to get it right.

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Audi TT in California, United States - Jan 2016
Nov 2015 2784 mi	Adaptive Headlight Malfunction MMI Data connection issues Rattle in rear shelf / suspension MMI traffic data problems
Jan 2016 3870 mi	MMI traffic data issue, 3rd trip for same issue

Audi TT in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 14500 mi	Faulty brake caliper. Caliper replaced. Parts had to be ordered from Germany. Replaced right front caliper

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Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - May 2022
May 2021 33480 mi C $750	Punctured AC condenser

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Audi TT in Victoria, Australia Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015 1384 mi	Software TSB to fix radio station not set to last station after shut down

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Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 56420 mi C $500	Grounding plug for driver rear light shorted due to moisture/condensation. Had to replace/rebuild light assembly.

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Audi TT in Colorado, United States - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 8600 mi	Knocking sound in left front suspension over bumps. Could feel the knock in steering wheel and in floorboard Dealer replaced LF strut. Problem fixed

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Audi TT in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2022 80000 mi US $1200	Replace two pressure switches and reload R134A. Unsure of final fix, next shop trip is 1August.

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Audi TT in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 60000 mi US $12000	complete engine replacement

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Audi TT in Missouri, United States - Aug 2011
Oct 2010 1000 mi	unresponsive automatic spoiler - required some lubrication on the joints and break-in movements.

Audi TT in California, United States Jun 2012 - May 2021
Feb 2012 14000 mi	Re-adapted the DSG transmission and updated software after noticeable hesitation on takeoff and one significant failure/malfunction on the freeway. Replaced defective and now redesigned PCV valve after engine started misfiring at startup and had oil in the cylinders.
Dec 2014 38900 mi US $800	Replaced windshield due to bad seal leaking massive amounts of water into car, not covered by warranty

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Audi TT in Arizona, United States - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 3500 mi US $240	Hit curb with front passenger wheel. Dealer repaired heatshield that was hitting rear drive shaft and reattached O2 sensor harness underneath car.

Audi TT in Washington, United States - Oct 2010
Oct 2010 9000 mi	Replacement of power brake booster, due to vacuum leak.

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Audi TT in New Hampshire, United States May 2014 - Nov 2021
Feb 2015 87100 mi US $1100	Replacement of coolant temperature sensor and thermostat
May 2015 89100 mi US $690	Replaced both front strut mounts
Feb 2017 106000 mi US $1120	Replacement of right front strut

Audi TT in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2017
Mar 2013 16000 mi	Bluetooth radio failed and was replaced.

Audi TT in Florida, United States - Aug 2009
Aug 2009 500 mi	due to a flaw in the manufacture of the rear glass it had to be replace free of charge

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Audi TT in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 16000 mi US $720	Punctured Radiator. No idea how this happened. Not covered under warranty since caused by "outside object". Replaced radiator.

Audi TT in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2017
Aug 2010 29000 mi	Radio going on and off, door locks constantly relocking. TSB identified and Ignition switch replaced
Dec 2012 91000 mi	DSG paddles on steering wheel stick and didn't work, had to be replaced.
Feb 2014 124000 mi US $350	The windshield came loose (popped up)in the upper corner on the passenger side of car. Windshield had to be replaced.
Aug 2015 164200 mi US $250	Wire for window power broke in harness boot cover between door jamb and door A rock put a hole in the A/C condenser, condenser was replaced, A/C system recharged.
Nov 2016 183400 mi US $500	Engine had to be de-carboned
Mar 2017 187000 mi US $250	Brake Master cylinder had to be replaced
Dec 2017 196000 mi US $100	Top rear shock absorber mounts needed to be replaced.

Audi TT in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016
Jul 2009 3000 mi	Replaced faulty ignition switch
Nov 2011 28000 mi	Abs light on and off several times. Fixed via software update
Mar 2013 41000 mi	No audio sound - amplifier not working and got replaced Driver side seat belt is not retractable
Oct 2013 47300 mi US $700	Leaking Windshield Seal
Sep 2014 54000 mi US $900	Check engine light on. Replaced THERMOSTAT and COOLANT TEMP SENSOR
Dec 2015 67000 mi US $1000	Driver side automatic window stuck open. Replaced the window motor and regulator.

Audi TT in California, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 35300 mi	Right paddle shifter on steering wheel was inoperative.

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Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - May 2020
Aug 2009 435 mi	DGS, the blinking light dash of death. It happen to me today, Now I have to make the call.

Audi TT in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
May 2015 37000 mi	Replaced intake manifold. Broken flapper linkage Replaced intake manifold. Broken flapper linkage.

Audi TT in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2012
Dec 2009 9000 mi	Brakes started squeaking intermittently. Dealer checked rotors, pads, etc. and determined that everything was in spec. Brakes still squeak on occasion.
Jul 2010 13000 mi	low coolant level alert appeared on computer.

Audi TT in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2017
Sep 2014 39000 mi US $1100	broken spring in front suspension. Needed both changed.
Nov 2015 42300 mi US $800	Drivers side window stopped going up all the way
Aug 2016 44100 mi US $500	Shorted ignition switch causing issues with radio function as an initial symptom
Feb 2017 48000 mi US $250	Damaged self leveling sensor Cracked intake manifold Exhaust leak.. sleeve replaced !!

Audi TT in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 25000 mi	Faulty intake flaps

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Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 10000 mi	Recall of the gas tank issue for MKII Though this took them 3 attempts to figure out and to fix....

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2018
Mar 2010 8000 mi US $98	Clutch stuck in when temperatures were in the low 20's. The dealer told me, "It happens when it's that cold."
Jul 2010 10000 mi	Driver's window squeals going up or down. I was told it was fixed, but at pickup the window still squealed. Window squeal fixed after contacting Audi corporate for instructions. Squeaking window repair from previous trip to dealer resulted in a leaking window.
Mar 2015 31000 mi	Amplifier died. There was no sound from the head unit.
Jun 2017 41000 mi	Door failed to operate. As issue is intermittent, diagnosis was not possible. Mechanic said to bring it in any time when it surfaces again.
Jul 2018 44000 mi US $200	Rear tail light ground pin shorted on both rear lights.

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Audi TT in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 36000 mi	Left rear tail light bulb holder was replaced under warranty. It was causing an intermittant replace bulb warning light due to excessive resistance within the bulb holder.

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2011 19000 mi	Replaced tie rods and tie rod ends

Audi TT in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
Nov 2016 59000 mi US $2000	Pads, rotors, and brake lines all around.
Jan 2017 64000 mi US $100	Added ground to rear tail light assembly, known to fail and give light out message on dashboard due to factory ground is not sufficient.

Audi TT in Arkansas, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2010 7000 mi	Ignition switch defective, weird behavior including door locks engaging unexpectedly and stereo flickering off and on. Replaced ignition switch.
Dec 2013 62000 mi US $550	Oil pan replacement due to stripped / damaged drain plug. Damage apparently caused by previous maintenance.

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Audi TT in Alabama, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
Sep 2014 23000 mi US $75	convertible top would not operate; replaced motor with no luck then replaced sensors; took 3 trips

Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2012
Jun 2011 22000 mi	Convertible top mechanism failure.
Sep 2011 24000 mi	Another Convertible top mechanism failure. Replace module.
Sep 2012 31000 mi	Convertible top hydraulic pump needed replacement.

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Audi TT in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 60000 mi US $775	Power top was stuck down. Dealer replaced a motor.

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Audi TT in Texas, United States - Oct 2008
Oct 2008 1000 mi	Plastic trim loose in front of driver seat - linking roof & windshield

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Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2022
May 2018 99200 mi C $1800	Wiring harness that connects the license plate lights and trunk release had three areas of damage (short and or open) from the trunk lid to the driver's side door. At the boot that exits the trunk lid, under the driver's seat and in the driver's door.
Aug 2018 101680 mi C $500	Convertible top motor stopped working. Wire corrosion on main DC wires to motor. Wires replaced
Nov 2021 136400 mi C $700	Driver's side electric window regulator steel cable completely corroded (1 strand left and the other strands were jamming the mechanism i.e. window got stuck!). Ordered part & replaced myself. At same time ordered passenger side regulator (still to be installed)
Jul 2022 142600 mi C $300	all 6 CV joint bolts front passenger side were loose & one was completely off. The local mechanic has rarely ever seen this. I suspect that when I had the boots replaced 18 months ago (by another so-called Audi expert) the tech did not use lock-tite on the bolts (and my mechanic concurs). ESP fault and check engine light. Mass air flow sensor cleaned by local garage. Runs great and no issues after two days. Shop will verify codes for free if check engine light returns.

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Audi TT in Taiwan Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 24800 mi	Replace DSG. Replace steering rack. replace DSG replace steering rack
Jul 2010 31620 mi	Engine Flywheel broken, loud squeaking noise

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Audi TT in Brunei Darussalam Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
Oct 2012 51140 mi $225	Fuel pressure regulator valve need replacement, As well as pending Steering Rack Replacement (FWD), steering rack left shaft loose.
Aug 2014 64260 mi	AC Compressor AC Compressor repaired.
Dec 2014 66340 mi	AC Radiator Fan
May 2017 81840 mi $80	New Brakepads and Skimming Brake Rotors, new AC Fan.

Audi TT in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013 90700 mi US $258	Cable that operates the driver's side power window broke.
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $2090	High pressure fuel pump failure. Contaminated non-ethanol gas caused the high pressure fuel pump to fail prematurely. The cam follower, camshaft and regular fuel pump had to be replaced as well.
Dec 2016 120000 mi US $250	Power window lift, passenger side.
Sep 2017 123000 mi US $1340	Replace a/c compressor that was growling.
Jan 2018 124000 mi US $135	Rear fender mounted brake light bar replaced.
Feb 2018 125100 mi US $150	Steering wheel mounted shift control switch.
Jul 2018 128000 mi US $5	Turn signal indicator bulb replacement. There were body panels to remove to get to the light pod. Time 1 hour.

Audi TT in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2015
Jul 2012 48000 mi	rear light was intermittent dealer replaced wire harness and connectors
Feb 2014 67000 mi US $80	Alarm siren failed

Audi TT in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2015
Jan 2013 US $50	Plastic component in glovebox door broke. Light no longer turns on and door flops down. Fell apart from normal use. Reported cost is an estimate, part is on order.
Sep 2013 50000 mi	Cracked valve cover.
Oct 2013 50500 mi US $500	Replaced valve cover.
Dec 2013 53000 mi US $250	Front windshield had to be pulled and resealed. Had high pitched squealing noise when driving >60 mph, bad seal (original glass)
Jan 2014 53300 mi US $550	Thermostat required replacement. Thermostat needed to be replaced. Check engine light was on, temperature gage was not reading accurately, heater was not getting very hot
Jul 2015 71700 mi US $120	Leaking fluid. Replaced filter/fixed seal

Audi TT in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 36000 mi	Fuel pump went. Took days to get replacement. Dealer broke other part replacing fuel pump but didn't inform me. Eventually got that fixed, then fuel filter needed to be changed. Some of the lights in the speedomenter/odometer cluster went out. Could not see the numbers of speedometer unless it was night time.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013 80000 mi US $550	Intake manifold flap control unit failed.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2009 12575 mi	Airbag Computer/Module Replaced
Feb 2011 33000 mi	Low side fuel pressure sensor replaced Replaced intake camshaft
Apr 2011 34300 mi	Gasket not replaced correctly. Leaking oil from valve cover..
Aug 2011 37100 mi	Corrosion found in right tail light connector. Cleaned connector and applied stabilant 22A to connector. Replaced two tail light bulbs.
Mar 2012 43000 mi	Stereo would power on/off and doors would unlock while driving. Replaced Ignition switch.
Oct 2012 49000 mi US $85	Replaced thermostat
Jun 2013 54000 mi	tire pressure monitoring system error message on console. 30 minutes later, at the dealer, message dissappeared. Could not replicate error.
Apr 2014 62000 mi US $336	Bulb out warning on dash. Replaced 8J0-945-258 Bulb Holder, 1J0-973-733 Housing, 000-979-133-e Wire Set Fault code P0299: Replaced 06H-145-710D Turbo Diverter Valve
Apr 2018 94000 mi US $1656	Replace starter Replace battery Replace turbo diverter valve
Nov 2019 1085653 mi US $1134	Replaced Timing Balt and Water Pump
Jun 2021 117000 mi US $369	Oil sensor and wiring replaced. Left CV Boot replaced

Audi TT in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 16000 mi US $40	Buzzing noise from hatchback...They tightened clips but noise still present (intermittent) Automatic temperature control seems to want temp 10 degrees lower than setting (I confirmed with laser thermometer. Outside temp at 60, set to 72, will blast A/C. outside temp at 40, set to 72, only heats to about 60. just needs calibration i think)

Audi TT in Tennessee, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 42000 mi	Bad Coil on 1 of the cylinders.

Audi TT in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Sep 2014
Jan 2009 14205 mi	- Perform TSB for brake squeal - Check inoperable horn
Jul 2010 33000 mi	Purge valve for emissions system failed, causing Check Engine Light to appear.
Jul 2011 43000 mi	DSG transmission control module needed to be replaced with newer design.
Dec 2011 48000 mi	Whistling sound was resolved by TSB 2015505/9. Replaced crankcase valve and turbo pipe.
Jul 2012 52700 mi	Observed taillamp warning messages caused by faulty taillamp cluster bulbholder. Replaced bulbholder assembly and wiring.
Dec 2013 69000 mi	Needed new spark plug coil packs and wires.

Audi TT in Hawaii, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011 19700 mi US $1200	A/C compressor replaced A/C compressor replaced

Audi TT in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Jan 2012 52000 mi US $79	Left headlight went out; replaced by dealer while I waited.
May 2012 55400 mi	Engine made whistling sound on shutdown. Air flow control replaced under recall even though car was past 50,000 miles.
Dec 2015 93000 mi US $15	Engine temperature sensor stopped working. Replaced myself in 5 minutes.
Feb 2016 95000 mi US $1300	Thermostat failed. $100 part and $890 in labor to replace it. Oil leak at cylinder gasket discovered at 95,000 mile service.

Audi TT in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015 US $1300	Passenger window motor replaced
Jun 2016 81000 mi US $899	Thermostat sticking. Thermostat and coolant temp sensor replaced

Audi TT in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 70000 mi US $150	Windshield came loose. Had to be reglued.

Audi TT in California, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2015
Jan 2011 53800 mi	Engine consumed 1qt of oil less than 1000 miles driven. Audi added oil and told me to drive for 630 miles and bring it back for measurement.
Mar 2011 28000 mi	Replace Mechatronic unit and they perform 2nd engine oil consumption test but they says it is normal.
Jun 2011 31000 mi	Bluetooth not working correctly but working. Steering wheel button's paint was bubbled up.
Apr 2012 37000 mi	Check engine light on with very rough idle. Dealer performed 17D9 update 8J. 24T3 update 8J. 24T4 update 8J.
Sep 2013 45000 mi US $650	Horn doesn't work and all the steering column control button inop. steering wheel column wire reel replaced.
Jan 2014 30500 mi US $500	Wire harness in the steering column changed. Nothing was working on the steering column control, even horn.
Dec 2014 59000 mi US $500	thermostat replacement

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Audi TT in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 27000 mi	Left rear tail light connector was arcing. Left rear tail light connector was arcing.

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 57660 mi C $400	replaced HVAC blower motor
Jun 2017 59520 mi C $20	These cars have a common fault with inadequate grounding of the tail lights - I did the addition of a ground wire to eliminate a tail light failure on the instrument cluster

Audi TT in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2010 9800 mi	Bought used so I had some audio things to take care of. The Bose amp was replaced and the ipod interface was replaced. Free under warranty. Parts would have totaled $1200.
Mar 2010 10200 mi	Defective evaporator purge valve replaced. Charges would have been around $150.

Audi TT in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
Nov 2008 7619 mi	RAPID TAPPING AND/OR KNOCKING WHEN IDLING AT STOPS,NOISE STOPS WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED. DRAIN TRANSMISSION,INSPECT FOR METAL FRAGMENTS,NONE FOUND.REFILL TRANSMISSION.R&I TRANSAXLE,INSPECTION REVEALS FAILED DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL,REPLACED FLYWHEEL.
Jun 2009 10223 mi	UNABLE TO OPEN HOOD USING HOOD RELEASE. TECHNICAL DIAGNOSIS,PARTIALLY R&I FRONT BUMPER COVER TO GAIN ACCESS,R&I COOLING FANS,SECONDARY AIR PUMP,TO REACH/RELEASE HOOD LATCH.FOUND HOOD CABLE DETACHED INSIDE COUPLER BEHIND FUSEBOX.REINSTALL/SECURE CABLE

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Feb 2018
Dec 2015 61380 mi	Pinhole in the radiator

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
Jan 2016 C $150	Repaired electrical problem with taillight (corroded wires/short circuit) - new taillight carrier required.
Oct 2016 112840 mi C $600	Hole in front exhaust section

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 75640 mi C $400	Routine rear brake wear replacement
Feb 2022 92380 mi C $900	Secondary belt Rear rotors and breaks

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Audi TT in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2022
Mar 2016 24000 mi US $2800	Replaced ABS pump.

Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
Feb 2010 16000 mi	passenger side door not opening to remote control or driver side switch. Was locking correctly though
Sep 2011 24000 mi	faulty rear Right light indicator. The light worked but indicator kept lightng. apparently noted on a TSB but only after I brought it to the dealer's attention. Dealer took almost a week to replace the broken part. sorted but not impressed

Audi TT in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011
Jun 2010 38000 mi	Differential became noisy. Dealer replaced differential under warranty.

Audi TT in Washington, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018
Apr 2008 278 mi	1) Check Engine Light: Faulty purge regulator valve. 2) Fuel Repair: Line between leak detection pump and charcoal canister damaged.
Jul 2008 1357 mi	Replace mechatronic unit.
Aug 2012 23100 mi US $10	Right side DRL bulb burned out.
Feb 2014 33000 mi US $549	Electric door latch intermittenly failing, occasionally failing to lock. Replaced driver side door lock actuator
Oct 2015 36300 mi US $912	Driver's side Window Regulation 8J0-837-461-E replaced

Audi TT in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2013
May 2011 57000 mi US $85	satellite radio stopped working, had to order a new antenna and radio head unit
Jun 2011 59000 mi US $85	new head unit and antenna installed
Sep 2011 68000 mi US $85	bluetooth was draining the battery
Oct 2011 69000 mi US $160	part that was broken had to do w/ the leveling of the sport suspension
Dec 2011 72000 mi US $185	serpentine belt blew checked it and it was caused by worn tensioner replaced belt and tensioner
Jul 2012 82000 mi US $85	driver's side window doesn't go up or down
Jan 2013 75700 mi	Passenger window didn't work
Apr 2013 94800 mi US $85	Right backlight was flashing only occasionally but since my warranty will expire soon. Need it working perfect condition

Audi TT in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
Oct 2012 40500 mi US $900	Compressor clutch, full compressor replacement

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Audi TT in Louisiana, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010 53000 mi	Electrical Problem
May 2011 68000 mi US $450	Engine was overheating
Jun 2011 68000 mi	Soft top failing again
Oct 2012 86000 mi US $250	Brake light housing

Audi TT in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 34100 mi	seat belt spring

Audi TT in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - May 2018
Apr 2009 12000 mi	The convertible top got stuck about 1/3 of the way up when trying to close it. The "flap motors" were replaced.
Dec 2009 20000 mi	Replaced binding flap motor.
Apr 2010 25000 mi	Replaced water drain
Jun 2010 29000 mi	The convertible top would not close. Check for updated part numbers and perform adaption.
Jul 2010 30000 mi	Convertible top would not close. Part on order.
Nov 2011 49000 mi	Bushings were replaced. spoiler button was replaced drivers window seal was replaced
Jan 2012 61700 mi US $19	Drivers side window assembly was replaced
May 2012 55800 mi US $450	Ipod dock shorted out and needs to be replaced.
Aug 2012 58000 mi US $200	Convertible top flap motors had to be replaced
Feb 2013 65500 mi US $200	sensor for turn signal and rear light
Aug 2013 71000 mi US $550	The driver's door would not open from inside the vehicle.
Nov 2013 74300 mi US $400	Replaced passenger side front door speaker
Jun 2015 91000 mi US $434	Replace left and right sway bar links
Sep 2015 93000 mi US $660	Had to replace the convertible top flap motors.
Oct 2016 100000 mi US $1200	Replace all 4 tire pressure monitoring sensors
Dec 2017 108000 mi US $650	Replace high pressure fuel pump

Audi TT in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
Aug 2013 12000 mi US $2000	The convertible roof. It was the 4th time I'd had an issue with it, each time was a different component. Bluetooth not working. Thought it was because I got a new phone, but they said there was an internal short and the entire module had to be replaced.

Audi TT in California, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 2000 mi	convertible top malfunction. converitble top motors were replaced.

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Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Oct 2015
Dec 2008 2000 mi	Faulty convertible top stuck open. Replaced right side top flap motor. gasoline odor, replaced fuel line clamp
Mar 2009 3000 mi	Again convertible top stuck open. Replaced faulty lock switch, top latch and lock motor assembly.
Apr 2009 4000 mi	Again convertible top not operating properly. DTC for switch F295 found, Per TACS 442611 updated flap motors with new unites and adapted per TSB 2018777/4. Also, per TACS found top lock microswitch too sensitive and replaced lock assembly. Repair 2 days a Again convertible top not operating properly. DTC for switch F295 found, Per TACS 442611 updated flap motors with new unites and adapted per TSB 2018777/4. Also, per TACS found top lock microswitch too sensitive and replaced lock assembly.
Jun 2010 12000 mi	Replace faulty iPod adapter.
Mar 2011 15000 mi	Minor wire harness under hood replaced under warrantee.
Apr 2013 25000 mi	Convertible top malfunction, again! Car going in for full diagnostics and repair 4/2/13. Top motor sensors needed reprogramming, which was done and car successfully repaired.
Apr 2015 35200 mi	Top motor required adjustment to within tolerances.

Audi TT in Indiana, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2014
Apr 2011 35000 mi	radio amplifier replace but did not correct the problem, dealer ordered a new antenna replaced left convertible top flap motor installed sop. replaced antenna wire from antenna to module
Apr 2012 47500 mi	convertible top inop. adjusted the convertible top flaps on the l/s and r/s
May 2012 47900 mi	replaced left & right tail light bulb holders
Jul 2012 50000 mi	replaced convertible left flap motor
Dec 2014 84000 mi US $65	left front head lamp went out

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Audi TT in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2017
Jun 2009 24000 mi US $40	The electric motor that closes the front latch on the convertible top failed and was replaced. The service manager told me that a recall had been recently issued. I was able to manually close the convertible top until I got to the dealer.
Dec 2009 27000 mi	The passenger side tail light assembly has to be replaced due to a malfunctioning circuit board.
Mar 2011 46000 mi US $300	Driver side speaker was not working so I scheduled a repair. During the repair the shop updated the transmission software.
Feb 2013 68900 mi US $1100	convertible flap motors failed
Nov 2013 73100 mi US $800	Paddle shifter assembly was not functioning properly and was replaced
Sep 2015 88000 mi US $178	roof flap motors failed for the second time. The flap covers fit the area where the roof frame goes folds in to the retracted position.

Audi TT in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2014
Sep 2009 16000 mi US $33000	previous owner had top motor repaired under warranty
Jun 2011 37200 mi	convertible top wouldn't rise or lower, dealer did a "re-adaptation" whatever that means, that took care of the problem. convertible top wouldn't rise or lower, dealer did an "adaptation", have no idea what that meant, but did fixed the problem.
Aug 2011 39000 mi	top sensor on one side is not working, replaced sensor along with motors and locking mechanism Convertible top failed to open/close again. Had a dealer master mechanic checked it out. Determined the top malfunction is due to top sensor on one side is not getting enough current to function. Sensors,latch motors replaced, works fine
Mar 2013 62000 mi US $1400	belt tensioner and pulley failure caused engine overheat, and engine stalling
Jul 2013 65700 mi	Convertible top failed again! Currently being diagnosed. Update: local mechanic couldn't fix it.
Sep 2013 69000 mi	Convertible top failed for the third times, dealer replaced hydraulics for free.
Dec 2013 70000 mi US $180	Indie changed 4wd haldex oil, since then, there is chattering in steering esp. At low speed.
Jan 2014 72000 mi US $3000	replaced steering column and reflash ecu replaced steering column and reflash ecu

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014 51760 mi C $700	Convertible top flap motors
Nov 2014 53820 mi C $6500	Serpentine belt tensioner seized, shredded belt, engine overheated, cylinder head damaged

Audi TT in Nevada, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
Oct 2011 29000 mi	top stuck in down position. service bulletin on the problem
Jan 2012 31000 mi	interior lights on passenger door failed drivers side seat belt return failed
Sep 2012 35000 mi US $85	roof stuck down for second time
Jan 2013 32900 mi US $85	seat belt retractor

Audi TT in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Feb 2018
Aug 2015 89700 mi	Flap motors replaced top would not close. Mechtronic board replaced. Under warranty.
Nov 2015 91000 mi US $100	Replaced bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor. Engine light was on.
Nov 2016 100400 mi US $300	Haldex pump motor failed causing magnetic ride control inoperable and replaced. Tensioner broken along with the serpentine belt.
Jan 2018 115000 mi US $40	Replaced both idler pully’s

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Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Aug 2021 14260 mi C $700	Squeaking noise when driving from a stop. Engine undertray was cracked and replaced.

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Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 145000 mi US $30	Replaced the Intercooler Pressure Regulator (PCV on a non-turbo car).

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Audi TT in Arizona, United States - Feb 2010
Feb 2010 67900 mi US $566	Water pump and thermostat replacement

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Audi TT in Arizona, United States - Nov 2011
Sep 2008 60000 mi US $900	Main radiator fan failed requiring replacement.
Jan 2009 65000 mi US $250	Ignition coil pack failed. Burned connector.

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Audi TT in Texas, United States - Feb 2011
Oct 2009 60000 mi US $150	Cooling system fan went out.

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Audi TT in Washington, United States - Jun 2009
Jun 2009 60000 mi US $3000	Electronic solenoid in the DSG/mechatronic unit failed. Replacement has to be built up for the car at the factory. Error code was P0746/17130. Pressure solenoid #1 open/shorted to ground.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 96000 mi US $2000	don't remember.

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Audi TT in Ohio, United States - Nov 2008
Aug 2007 68253 mi US $988	Timing belt tensioner failed. Replaced, no damage to engine done.
Sep 2007 71454 mi US $575	Turbo boost control valve failed, causing intermittent loss of power from the turbo.
Feb 2008 81298 mi US $498	Latitudinal Acceleration Sensor, part of the ESP system, failed. Caused Traction Control and ABS warning lamps to illuminate.
Nov 2008 101000 mi US $10	Brake light switch failed causing no tail lights, cruse control and the illumination of the ABS and Traction Control warning lamps.

Audi TT in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 185 mi US $350	Replace Steering Rack. What a fun job.

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Audi TT in Alaska, United States - Aug 2009
Aug 2009 57000 mi US $1100	Timing belt/tensioner replaced.

Audi TT in Florida, United States - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 52500 mi US $1025	Water pump replacement, timing belt & tensioner

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Audi TT in Costa Rica Oct 2021 - May 2022
Jan 2022 93620 mi $90	Oil leak from the heat exchanger

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Audi TT in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2018
May 2011 117000 mi US $15	replaced catalytic converter repaired convertible top handle - was turned and "stuck" past where it should have been (turned to 2:00 locked latches --> should be at 12:00 locked) removed mouldings and turned handle back to correct positioning

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Audi TT in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 55000 mi US $20	Misfire cylinder 1. Replaced coil

Audi TT in Washington, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 130000 mi US $1360	Gas cap and trunk button wouldnt work Replaced water pump not working maintenance new timing belt 4 ignition coil.

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Audi TT in California, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2013 131200 mi US $180	Evap system throwing annoying fault giving check-engine light
Jun 2014 133000 mi US $420	Same annoying fault. Turned out to be a valve that required removing the fuel tank.
Oct 2014 134200 mi US $40	126840 again! They looked and looked and couldn't find a thing. Put on another new fuel cap and it appears to be gone (finally)
May 2015 136200 mi US $1250	Check engine light - minor evap leak again -finally at the dealer and they replaced the pump. Seems to be finally fixed after 4 years

Audi TT in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013 86000 mi US $900	Glove box was replaced; the entire exterior latch completely broke off and they couldn't just replace the latch - the glove box had to be replaced. Box could have been just forced open instead, but would have left a non-working eyesore.
Jun 2015 91000 mi US $675	Tie rod ends seized; replaced tie rod ends Internal CV boot cracked & leaking; inner and outer CV boot replaced Valve gasket cover and half moon gasket cracked; replaced
May 2016 93000 mi	Repair not completed yet due to the $1573 price tag. The TT isn't the car I drive daily. CEL on-after several secondary air pump failures, they finally diagnosed a valve stuck open is allowing condensation inside SAP. Will repair in fall.
Nov 2016 93000 mi US $1819	Secondary air pump replaced, as well as secondary air valve which had frozen open and was causing premature failures of multiple secondary air pumps. Dome light assembly, wire broken in headliner Passenger window doesn't crack when door opened and then close after door is shut. Oil cooler hoses, o-ring leaking (leaking oil)
Jun 2018 94000 mi US $1082	Shift linkage was adjusted; transmission would not go into 1st gear most of the time. Burnt fuse block - fuse block replaced. Car was overheating intermittently at idle (for longer periods); A/C was not cooling. Crankshaft position sensor failed; replaced sensor and ECM relays
Aug 2021 98000 mi US $1012	Replace AC compressor
Oct 2021 98000 mi US $261	Replaced faulty ECM relay Replaced clutch safety switch - precautionary (as a result of warning message that clutch was not pushed in all the way)
Nov 2021 98000 mi US $450	Cam/Crank Angle Sensor replaced Manual shifter bushings replaced replace headliner Recondition headlights - cosmetic, but also very dim due to scratches, etc.

Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2010 92000 mi US $1200	Vacuum leak under intake manifold 3 wheel barings Misfires under high boost. spark plugs replaced, but still present Locks / hatch not functioning with key fob
Jul 2010 92800 mi US $150	Replaced coil packs to eliminate misfire
Jul 2011 105000 mi US $800	Noticed a boost leak, shop smoke tested it and found one. Replaced a whole bunch of vacuum lines and called it good. But I still have a leak present.

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 US $350	Right rear control bar snapped when mechanic was wiggling tire....he was checking it up on lift when he saw a crack in the bar. The tire had a slight negative tilt to it.

Audi TT in Missouri, United States May 2011 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013 79000 mi	Brake Light Actuator which also effect the Haldex. Tells it to shut down when brakes are applied and reactive once pedal is release. Was not send the signal it was release which led to no Haldex.

Audi TT in Iowa, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
Dec 2010 94000 mi US $2500	Struts had to be replaced, one was torn
Mar 2011 94000 mi US $300	vacuum hose cracked, part had to be ordered and replaced
May 2011 98000 mi US $800	Fuse panel on top of battery failing, had to be replaced.
Sep 2011 102000 mi US $180	Key will turn over but car won't start, usually will on the second or third try. There is a flashing key symbol on the dash when it won't start, but since it doesn't happen every time the car starts the mechanic wasn't able to replica
Jan 2012 96000 mi US $500	Ignition coil was failing, had to be replaced, caused car to not start occasionally.
Jul 2012 108300 mi US $1900	Main cooling fan not working, had to be replaced, caused engine overheating Charging to only 9 volts, sluggish starting
Nov 2012 110500 mi US $1000	Headlight washer fluid was leaking, pump needed to be replaced. Upstream oxygen sensor failing, caused engine light to turn on.
Apr 2014 119200 mi US $150	Changed spark plugs, the threads broke off one and had to be removed with a screw extractor. Engine had been noticeably misfiring and at least one of the spark plug gaps was measured as twice as large as in the new spark plugs. PCV hose cracked, was cut out and cracked section replaced

Audi TT in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 67500 mi US $100	door lock changed due to window not dropping when opened.

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 150000 mi US $1200	Exhaust leak in down pipe. Replaced

Audi TT in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Dec 2011 147000 mi	Steering angle sensor.
Jan 2012	Front CV joints. Oxygen sensor. One cylinder coil.
Mar 2012 153000 mi US $190	Bad cylinder coil.

Audi TT in Oregon, United States Sep 2014 - Aug 2017
Nov 2014 64500 mi US $330	Coolant overflow pump leak
Oct 2016 78000 mi US $225	Turn signal switch had to be replaced
Jul 2017 80000 mi US $85	Read code & reset - code had cleared by the time of visit to Peak Transport - Audi specialist repair shop

Audi TT in California, United States - Dec 2007
Dec 2007 40000 mi US $2000	Change timing belt, repair leak around the camshaft sealing

Audi TT in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 143000 mi US $7	Vacuum hose from fuel regulator to intake manifold. Fixed p1136 error code.
May 2018 146000 mi US $1000	Replaced downpipe and vacuum hoses

Audi TT in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
Feb 2012 125700 mi US $750	shifter box failure

Audi TT in California, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 66000 mi	Synchro grind. Nothing was done.

Audi TT in Kuwait Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 41120 mi	Installed engine mounts.
Oct 2010 42160 mi	timing belt snaped and had to replace 8 valves (exhaust valves)

Audi TT in California, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015 80000 mi	After run coolant pump and control module needed replacement ABS control stopped working. The cost to repair probably exceeded the value of the vehicle, as it is a nightmare to replace! Car works fine without it.

Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015 90400 mi US $4000	Transmission failed. Replaced with a used one. Also, replaced clutch.

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Audi TT in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 98000 mi US $160	Alternator went bad. R2 with new one
Apr 2013 98800 mi US $20	Cam position sensor went bad. Diode shorted, think it got fried when the alternator (voltage regulator) went bad.
Jun 2013 103000 mi US $200	Water pump bad, plastic impeller spinning on shaft. appeared to be original water pump and timing belt(previous owner said it was changed but it appears otherwise after inspecting). Did complete timing belt, pump, tensioners replacement.

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Audi TT in California, United States - Aug 2009
Jan 2007 60000 mi US $20	Brake light switch
Aug 2009 90000 mi US $90	Coolant temperature sensor

Audi TT in Missouri, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 25104 mi US $15	brake switch

Audi TT in California, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013 70300 mi US $2700	Dual mass flywheel failure

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Audi TT in California, United States Mar 2010 - May 2014
Dec 2010 95000 mi	O2 sensor & new DV. Engine light came on. Noticeable power lost in gear 1, 2, 3. Also less MPG (mostly freeway). Problem solved.
Apr 2011 99000 mi US $650	Inner CV boot torn, replaced. Oil neck or cap leaking, valve cover gasket leaking. Have the shop replace all of them.
May 2011 100000 mi	O2 sensor
Jan 2012 95000 mi	Oil cooler cracked. Suspicious because two days after oil changed.
May 2014 129000 mi	Driver-side door latch sensor failed that cause the auto roll-down window while opening the door malfunction.

Audi TT in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
May 2011 76400 mi US $385	Brake light switch in firewall had to be replaced.

Audi TT in Arizona, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 93000 mi US $1000	replaced front axles and lower control arms with ball joints.

Audi TT in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2015 - May 2018
May 2015 129100 mi US $325	Torn CV boot. Replaced CV boot. Bolts broke during removal of the hub due to age and rust. All bolts replaced for hub.
Oct 2017 137000 mi US $1500	Rear springs broken. Rear springs were replaced

Audi TT in Tennessee, United States May 2014 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014 81000 mi US $1200	Shifter cables and 80000 service
Aug 2014 82000 mi US $696	Shocks, struts and rubber boots

Audi TT in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Dec 2013 72000 mi US $300	Fuel pump died
Jan 2014 75500 mi	Manual transmission became difficult to shift into first gear. After research, found out cable shift linkage can be adjusted easily. Took about an hour to adjust, works fine.
Jul 2014 73300 mi US $20	Convertible glass rear window seal came unglued. Had to reinstall with Gorilla glue, seems ok so far.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 118000 mi US $1200	Interference Engine, timing belt broke, Pistons slapped valves. Valve train taken to machine shop and remachined with new valves. New head gasket and belts and seals. Dealership paid for labor since problem happened hours after purchased.

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Audi TT in California, United States Feb 2004 - Mar 2011
Jan 2004 10000 mi	Trunk light switch replaced.
Mar 2010 50000 mi US $2800	Alternator broke. Replaced alternator and battery. Replaced front bushings.
Dec 2010 54000 mi	sway bar broken Battery intermittently drained. Could not start car some days, other days were fine. No relationship between the days not driven and this problem.
Mar 2011 54000 mi	Got rid of car without fixing intermittent battery drain problem.

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 36580 mi C $250	Coolant Temp sensor P4036111921FA PCV Hose 06A103213AF
Oct 2010 38440 mi C $421	New battery and new Bi-xenon headlight

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Audi TT in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
Mar 2010 80000 mi	constant drain on battery, not yet identified. battery dies in 3+days w/o use
Jul 2010 82000 mi US $900	alternator failure, no warning lights - car just stopped dead on the road.

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 94000 mi US $400	Noise coming from front left suspension. Creaking and popping noise.

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Audi TT in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2014
Aug 2010 116000 mi US $862	Replace worn CV boots.
Sep 2010 117000 mi US $303	I removed the gauge cluster myself and shipped it out to be repaired, then reinstalled it myself. CV boot that had just been replaced in August 2010 came loose. Mechanic replaced clamp, but it came loose again 2 days later. Mechanic now says axle may need to be replaced.
Mar 2011 125000 mi US $560	Intermittnet strong smell of fuel with driver window down. Replaced fuel sending unit gasket. Did not fix problem. Took car in for tune-up, plugs, etc. and mechanic suggested replacing PCV system, which was quite worn. Cost was too high and it was still functioning properly, so I decided to wait.

Audi TT in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
Sep 2010 109000 mi US $450	Fuel pump went out, so was replaced along with fuel filter.
Apr 2011 114000 mi US $800	New front axle replaced due to torn cv boot

Audi TT in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
Mar 2012 90000 mi US $1700	Water pump quit working. Got water pump replaced, new timing belt at the same time.
Oct 2012 99000 mi	Making a clicking noise. CV joints were replaced. Suspension refresh, including ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar end links, control arm bushings. The car was rattling on the road.

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jan 2013
Aug 2010 95200 mi US $1400	Both Rear shocks had blown and were replaced with a coilover suspension.
Aug 2011 98200 mi US $200	New suspension bushings
Jan 2013 96000 mi US $1000	Timing belt service. New gaskets. New motor mounts.

Audi TT in Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2010 108000 mi US $330	charged AC, worked for a day. then took it back and had to replace compressor and fan. Then had all sorts of other problems pop up... Fuse block and harness replaced, with alternator Dealer failed to reinstall serpentine belt...towed and fixed at no charge to owner Driver side window motor replaced at cost to owner of $330
May 2011 114000 mi US $500	Replaced all spark plugs and all coils due to pre-ignition.
Jul 2012 125500 mi US $100	4th time in 4 years trying to get AC fixed. $2000 so far. Dealership replaced a switch and covered the labor.

Audi TT in Colorado, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2013
Jan 2010 85000 mi US $280	Windshield-washer nozzles plugged up. Problem returned in less than a week.
Feb 2010 85700 mi US $280	Clogged windshield washer nozzle. Four repair visits. Problem returned immediately after visits 2-4. Cleaned during 2nd, no work during 3rd. 4th supposedly involved a part replacement, which I highly doubt.
Mar 2010 86000 mi	Clogged windshield washer nozzle. I gave up on the dealer, who claims "normal," and now clear the nozzles myself. Time between failures has greatly increased.
Oct 2011 95000 mi US $135	Stability control sensor replacement.
Feb 2012 95000 mi US $75	Loss of power assistance under boost due to failed vacuum line (line going into the vacuum booster).
Mar 2012 96000 mi US $180	Driver's door latch wore out, had to be replaced.

Audi TT in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2013
May 2009 130000 mi	During the 130,000 miles scheduled maintenance it was discovered that both rear sway bar links have play in them and need to be replaced. I decided to defer repair until the next scheduled maintenance at 140,000 miles.
Oct 2009 134000 mi US $700	Oil leak at timing belt pulley dripped on coolant flange causing it to crack. Leaking small amount of oil and coolant. Replace variable camshaft timing belt housing gasket and tension cover gasket kit. Replace coolant flange at rear of cylinder head.
Dec 2009 137000 mi	Replace license plate light sockets, replace right running light socket. Disconnect headlight washers to stop leak. Replace thermostat and housing. Replace left inner CV boot. Replace front engine seal cam and crank.
May 2010 145000 mi US $425	Ignition coil pack for cylinder three failed. Had all four coil packs replaced.
Aug 2010 148000 mi US $548	Oil cooler was leaking due to abrasion from an adjoining part. Replaced. Minor leaking stopped.
Feb 2011 154000 mi US $920	Coolant flange replaced under warranty. Oil change. Oil pan drain hole stripped. Insert placed. Replace molded plastic tube from suction jet to intake manifold. Replace suction jet and one way check valve with three way splitter.
Mar 2011 155000 mi US $372	Serpentine belt pulley tore off engine. Pulley and belt had to be replaced
Aug 2011 161000 mi US $900	Transmission seals leaking. Windshield washer reservoirs leaking.
Oct 2011 163000 mi US $2000	Replaced front sway bar bushings. Replaced front struts. Replaced front control arm bushings. Replaced rear stabilizer links.
Dec 2011 165000 mi US $2000	Replace alternator. Broken bolt at main #1 bearing at crankshaft. Replace all bolts for main caps. Replace oil pump. Replace main #1 bearing.
Jan 2012 142000 mi US $400	Replace front left outer axle shaft boot (CV boot)
Oct 2012 176300 mi US $1800	Replace electronic Haldex controller

Audi TT in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2016
Feb 2012 101000 mi US $205	Battery replaced with new Optima Red Top 35. Perfect fit.
Jun 2012 103000 mi US $25	Coolant temperature gauge read very low all the time. Replaced temp sensor with new green one. Problem solved. Time = <15 minutes.
Sep 2014 126000 mi US $5	At idle, revs would drop and then spike to 1400 RPM. Ran fine off idle. Replaced MAF, no relief. Cleaned throttle body, problem fixed and has not returned.

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Feb 2011
Jan 2010 93000 mi C $750	Exhaust flex pipe cracked/broken Valve cover gasket and cam tensioner gasket were leaking drivers side ball joint was worn
Feb 2010 97340 mi	Upper strut bushings and bearings were replaced because I noticed they were worn while the car was in for repairs on the previous visit to my garage. Stock radio head unit not functioning. Replaced with new non-oem unit.
Apr 2010 102480 mi	Drivers side mirror glass loose, unable to adjust, mirror constantly shaking. Glass had become detached from inside unit, glass was re-attached with body shop glue specifically for this type of problem, mirror now functions normally and does not vibrate.
Jul 2010 106640 mi C $175	low oil pressure light came on while driving. Had car towed to shop. routine oil/filter change done, problem persisted, oil pressure switch was then replaced, and this solved the issue.
Feb 2011 116560 mi C $50	Noticed an unusual noise coming from engine...vag-com was run and came up with "inconsistent throttle." Mechanic checked throttle valve hose and it was worn. Hose was simply cut and re-attached to valve, repairing issue.

Audi TT in Tennessee, United States Feb 2010 - May 2010
Apr 2010 89000 mi US $2900	Clutch was shot, as was flywheel. Converted dual-mass flywheel to single mass and replaced clutch.
May 2010 89000 mi US $900	Front sway bar linkage was rattling over bumps; replaced torn CV boots (inner & outer).

Audi TT in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011 130000 mi US $750	Leaking rubber brake line, replaced all 4 corners. Tie rod end going bad, replaced entire tie rod assembly including both ends. Drivers side.
Jun 2011 131000 mi US $1000	Temperature sensor housing cracked causing antifreeze leak. Rear wheel bearings also replaced.

Audi TT in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 78000 mi US $571	Replaced window regulator and motor for the passenger.

Audi TT in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Nov 2021
Jun 2015 184000 mi US $1000	leaking steering rack.

Audi TT in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 231450 mi US $470	Control arm bent 15-20 degrees, Bilstein shock internally ruptured. Might have been a rock run over on a dirt road at 20-25 mph, but tire and wheel were okay.
Apr 2018 136000 mi US $1300	Vacuum leak searching, led to booster hose but in the interim replaced TIP, MAF & housing. Entire refresh of bushings, tie rod ends, etc etc - basically everything other than front subframe. Done free to make up for mistakes in vacuum leak search.

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Audi TT in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
May 2015 74300 mi US $250	Instrument panel failed. I was able to remove it and send it to a repair shop who soldered some connections

Audi TT in California, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2013
Dec 2010 87000 mi US $1000	Engine idle sensor failed. Replaced throttle body and air flow sensor.
Apr 2011 89000 mi US $200	Replaced alternator. During work, discovered a cracked EGR tube, which was replaced 2 days later. Replaced EGR tube.
Jul 2012 99300 mi US $1600	Replaced compressor, expansion valve & evaporator.

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011 59520 mi C $130	The alternator cable overheated due to loose connection, overheating the junction and damaging main fuse panel in battery compartment. Dealer estimated $2000 saying harness had melted. I refused repair. I replaced the fuse panel with a new part and a new crimp connector was installed on the alternator cable.
Jun 2012 60140 mi	Replaced all 4 ignition coils Replaced rear shocks. Rear coil was damaged (broken 4 inches from end.
Sep 2012 60760 mi C $75	Left outer tie rod was faulty, replaced both sides replaced rubber strut mount bushing
Oct 2012 60760 mi C $800	Timing belt service consisting of timing belt, tensioner, roller water pump and ribbed accessory belt. Timing belt was starting to show visible signs of age (surface cracks).
Apr 2013 63120 mi	Check engine light appeared on dash. OBDii tool pointed to secondary air pump. Rivets securing the secondary air pump assembly pump had corroded. Replacement cost was high. Opted to rebuild secondary air injection pump instead. Turning signal stalk faulty, ordered new part online and replaced part.
Aug 2013 65720 mi C $20	Replaced faulty molded rubber 3 way crankcase breather hose
Nov 2013 65920 mi C $80	Battery passed CCA test (Cold Cranking Amps) and was able to start the car when adequately charged, but had very poor storage. Replaced the battery.
Jan 2014 65820 mi C $2	Wiper ceased to function. Could still hear and see the motor turning. Nut holding wiper transmission to electric motor had become loose. Replaced the loose nut with a nylon insert locknut
Jul 2014 66640 mi C $120	CEL light appeared on dash. "combi valve", failed to close properly. Untreated this would cause exhaust gas condensation in the secondary air pump leading to failure of that emission control device
Jun 2015 74400 mi C $10	Losing a cup of coolant every week. Traced loss to engine coolant flange. Flange was intact but o-ring was no longer providing a seal. Replaced o-ring on flange and also o-ring on nearby temperature sender.
Apr 2016 77500 mi C $1250	CV boot damaged, replaced with new right front axle Break in left front coil spring, resulting from seized bearing in left strut mount. Replaced left and right coil springs and both strut mounts . Also replaced left and right struts because labor is no aded cost.
May 2016 77500 mi C $10	Check engine light: Code for: Leak Detection Pump-insufficient vacuum. Car ran but would fail Ontario smog test. Gas cap and purge valve tested ok. LDP was faulty, vacuum connection was cracked- replaced with used VW Golf part ($4)

Audi TT in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013 85200 mi	Randomly, the engine would not start. Main suspect, based on online boards, was the internal motion sensor. Mechanic adjusted a "thing' under the dash that communicates with ignition system & tells it that clutch is fully depressed/engaged.
Nov 2014 90000 mi US $800	Fix back-up light -- needed sensor replacement Fix back-up light -- needed sensor replacement
Sep 2015 95000 mi US $45	Rough start -- needed to replace fuel filter.
Oct 2016 101200 mi	Timing belt replaced as per maintenance recommendations

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Audi TT in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
Feb 2010 70000 mi	Engine oil leak after timing belt replacement
Apr 2010 71700 mi US $1634	Clutch slave cylinder.
Jun 2010 80000 mi US $450	Air conditioning problems. Replaced auxiliary fan assembly.
Apr 2011 88800 mi US $300	Alternator replacement.
Aug 2011 93000 mi US $210	Coolant leak due to cracked coolant flange.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
Aug 2011 76000 mi US $395	Sudden timing belt failure while driving 60mph. Dealer covered cost to rebuild engine and replace timing belt & tensioner. I also replaced water pump at cost of $395 at same time as preventive maintenance. Runs fine since repaired.

Audi TT in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 168000 mi US $250	Bought the car from dealer, had a oil change and car inspected. They found the bolts loose on the driver side CV joint, loosing grease. Ordered new CV joint and replaced. No oil leaks or other problems found, drives great.

Audi TT in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011 83200 mi US $127	Had a full inspection, replaced a fog light, Needs new timing belt etc... and valve cover gasket.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
Mar 2011 75000 mi US $600	Vacuum leak, replaced various vacuum hoses.
May 2011 76000 mi US $200	Alternator died
Sep 2012 87000 mi US $500	torn turbo hose

Audi TT in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2015
May 2009 33000 mi US $150	Replaced longitudinal acceleration sensor.

Audi TT in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2018 63000 mi US $300	Vacuum leak,

Audi TT in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2015
Sep 2011 33000 mi US $1350	Rear window on convertible top fell out. Began with small area of delamination from canvas and was totally unglued within 3 days. No way to readhere glass - had to buy new top.
Jul 2012 35000 mi US $1200	Fuel pump failed - car would not start.
Aug 2014 44600 mi US $360	CEL came on. Put on scope revealed lean mixture - traced to cracked and leaking intake line

Audi TT in Maine, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012
Jul 2011 85200 mi US $975	Replaced pass side cv joint
Jul 2012 88000 mi US $1200	TC light on. Gave garage a list of items to work on. Small leak on termostat housing. Replaced broken oil stick tube.

Audi TT in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2012
Sep 2009 75000 mi US $2600	Timing belt tensioner failed at 74500 miles resulting in slipped belt and crashed valves. Mechanic repaired head and did the rest of the normal timing belt service as well. Mechanic noticed that a vacuum hose harness had become brittle and cracked and so replaced it. Plastic funnel that holds the dipstick had become brittle and broken.
Apr 2010 77200 mi US $700	Intermittent noise was diagnosed as worn front axles and bearings. These were replaced. (This also then required a front-end alignment and so the garage aligned front and back.)

Audi TT in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 94000 mi	Coil packs went bad, replaced with 2.0 direct inject coil packs

Audi TT in Louisiana, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013 72000 mi US $800	Vacuum leak

Audi TT in Florida, United States - May 2016
May 2016 105200 mi US $30	Replaced toothed drive belt for the wind screen behind the roll bars.

Audi TT in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012 26000 mi US $200	Check engine light is on stating that fuel air mixture is lean. Master cylinder not maintaining vacuum. Replaced. Coolant sensor going off semi-regularly despite coolant level and temperature being within normal levels. The shop replaced the coolant reservoir and sensor.
Apr 2013 27200 mi	Engine running lean, throwing error codes.
May 2014 31000 mi US $1103	Airbag control module failed & replaced. convertible top sensor malfunctioning, which keeps the windows from closing all the way.
Apr 2015 33000 mi US $432	Convertible top open/closed sensor broken.
Feb 2016 33814 mi US $1263	Alternator failed and was replaced. Instrument cluster failed (incorrect gauges & unreadable display). Full cluster removed & repaird
May 2017 36000 mi US $571	High pressure valve failed, causing all fluid to escape. Switch replaced, system recharged.

Audi TT in Michigan, United States May 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015 58000 mi US $500	Front lower ball joint replaced
Sep 2015 58000 mi US $300	Yaw sensor. G200 error. Needed to replace sensor.

Audi TT in California, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2015
Nov 2011 81000 mi US $90	Convertible top window (upper portion) was separating from cloth. Repair shop "glued" window back to top.
Dec 2013 100000 mi US $3000	Turbo needed to be replaced
May 2014 106400 mi US $250	CV boots- all on front and outer driver rear
Sep 2014 115000 mi US $20	Replaced sway bar bushings to correct "creak"
Feb 2015 123000 mi US $25	No heat in car- needed new thermostat
Apr 2015 125000 mi	Parking brake was no longer catching on right side. replaced line.

Audi TT in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2014
Aug 2011 106000 mi US $950	Wiring harness from alternator had been badly burnt causing poor or no connection preventing the car from running long distances.
Oct 2011 110000 mi US $115	Found vacuum line between intake and brake booster had a tear present causing an air leak and check engine light. Replaced affected line and reset codes. Drove vehicle and confirmed problem no longer exist.
Mar 2012 117000 mi US $65	Secondary air pump had split open at seams causing an air leak during cold starts.
Jun 2012 120000 mi US $550	Oil appeared to be leaking onto coil causing it to be defective . Maf sensor was also defective.

Audi TT in Nebraska, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Oct 2010 60000 mi US $1200	Timing belt tensioner failed. Damage valves as a result. Replaced belt, tensioner, 8 exhaust valves, water pump, serpentine belt and its tensioner.

Audi TT in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Apr 2013 107000 mi US $21	Bolt missing from stabilizer bar.
Jun 2013 107000 mi US $47	Had trouble starting. Turn the key and crank and crank until engine finally caught and started. ran rough but then ran fine. Could immediately restart with no problem. Dealer could not identify problem. Cost was for diagnostics.
Jul 2013 107200 mi US $167	I previously reported a hard starting problem, and the dealer oudn't determine the cause. The problem continued and after reserching on-line it appeared he coolant temperature sensor was the culprit. It was. The dealer replaced and all is w.
Oct 2013 108200 mi US $100	Previous owner installe aftermarket end links and the studs were not long enough to ompletely thread the nut. Nut tended to work loose. Also, had a clunking noise in front end. Replaced both end links with Audi OEM parts. I think it's fixed.
Mar 2014 110000 mi US $1750	Repaired coolant leak. Believe it was at/near thermostat. Repaired oil leak...replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced tie rods and lower ball joints.
May 2014 111000 mi US $323	Continued to have oil leak. Entire drain pan was replaced because the drain plug was stripped.

Audi TT in Iowa, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2021
Feb 2015 95300 mi US $9	Purchased as a project car. Window separating from convertible top in several places, reattached with Loctite high-strength urethane glue. Painted flat black where it showed. Resoldered defroster wire that broke loose from window.

Audi TT in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015 44200 mi US $1300	Replaced front strut mounts that were collapsed
Jul 2015 46200 mi US $1400	Replaced convertible top after rear window fell out. No mechanical issues with convertible mechanisms.
Dec 2015 49000 mi US $2100	left side outer CV boot torn at inner clamp and slowing grease. Removed and reinstalled outer cv joint, cleaned and regressed joint after replacing the outer cv boot and clamps Camshaft chain tensioner gasket leaking. Removed and replaced valve cover and replaced camshaft tensioner gasket set Lower power steering pressure hose union to rack was dripping fluid and power steering reservoir was at minimum level. Removed and replaced power steering pressure hose, bleed system and replenished fluid. Fuel filter and engine hoses old and fraying. Fuel filter, engine vacuum hose and solenoids below intake replaced

Audi TT in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
Jan 2015 53500 mi US $250	Turn signal stalk shorting out
Sep 2015 59000 mi US $90	Voltage regulator failure.

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Audi TT in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2016
Mar 2011 62547 mi US $2467	O2 sensors failed. They were replaced. Power steering pressure sensor leaking. It was replaced. Corrosion of electrical contacts on left taillight, Connector replaced. Repair connector for left stop lamp. Replace leaking power steering pressure sensor. Replace engine temperature sensor. Replace thermostat. Replace front and rear O2 sensors. Replace rear-view mirror.
Jan 2013 74350 mi US $4184	Alternator failure. Also, power steering pump was failing. Also, a small coolant leak at head. Also, decided to do the timing belt service and all related items, water pump, serpentine belts, all idlers and required seals. Replace alternator, power steering pump, thermostat, water pump, motor mount, serpentine belt, timing belt, idlers and seals.
Mar 2015 78000 mi US $1	OBDII K1 line shorted to ground. Couldn't pass emissions testing.
Jan 2016 78000 mi US $1052	Convertible top leaked and ruined one of the control modules.

Audi TT in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2016
Jun 2010 29000 mi US $230	I broke the mirror adjustment switch when I leaned on it. Dealer replaced it. Part is too fragile for it's use! Cost me $130 for the part and $55 to install it. Passenger window suddenly stopped operating. Dealer said that the computer that constrols the windows needed some re-programming. Cost $50 to reprogram.
Jul 2013 35000 mi US $1500	Convertable top needed to be replaced due to failure of the seal holding the rear window in place. Two different shops recommended that top needed to be replaced as window could not re-installed in old top.
May 2014 37300 mi	Passenger window failed to close. Scheduled repair was canceled when problem went away by itself. Possibly due to water in control in the door which eventually dried out.

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Audi TT in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013 US $200	Ignition coil pack
May 2013 171700 mi US $2000	The sway bar had to be replaced entirely.
Aug 2013 180000 mi US $1200	Fuel pump needed to be replaced.

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Audi TT in New South Wales, Australia Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
Feb 2018 102300 mi A $230	coil pack replacement
Dec 2018 116560 mi A $1250	Fuel pump failure

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Audi TT in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
Oct 2011 101000 mi US $670	Vacuum leak in PCV system - removed entire system and replaced with upgraded silicone hoses from 034 Motorsport. Also replaced spark plugs (maintenance item, cost not included). Over time, paint had separated from the body where the hatch meets the rear glass, causing rust on the hatch and rotting the window seal. Body shop removed glass, re-sprayed hatch, and re-installed glass with stronger seal.
May 2012 104000 mi US $56	Valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto spark plugs. Replaced gasket.
Jun 2012 104000 mi US $229	Replaced stuck/warped passenger side radiator cooling fan.

Audi TT in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
Feb 2012 119100 mi US $150	engine speed sensor failed

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Audi TT in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2013
Dec 2011 150000 mi	Front sway bar bushings were creaking really badly.
Jul 2012 158500 mi US $90	A/C non-functional.

Audi TT in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Aug 2014
Jun 2011 93620 mi C $120	Coolant sensor tripped check engine light and was replaced.
Sep 2011 96720 mi C $550	Creak in rear end required new bushings and shocks.
May 2012 102180 mi C $300	Replace upper strut mounts and balljoint
Nov 2012 105980 mi	Water leaking into drivers footwell, drains below windshield cleaned out.
Oct 2013 113040 mi C $500	Drivers footwell Drivers door latch failed
Nov 2013 113340 mi C $300	Failed spark plugs replaced Drains below windshield cleaned out again, door adjusted, water still leaking into driver's footwell
Feb 2014 114080 mi C $100	Car died while driving, replaced crank position sensor
Aug 2014 115940 mi	Creak in rear suspension Water leak never fixed.

Audi TT in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011 27000 mi US $110	All dash instruments out, battery dead. Charged battery; started normally. Dealer said intermittent short in dash caused discharge. Solution to replace instrument cluster for $1400. Did not repair; car working okay now. Update: problem never returned.

Audi TT in Tennessee, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 170000 mi US $280	Replaced the Mass Airflow meter and 4 ignition coils

Audi TT in California, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 186000 mi US $28	All of a sudden at a stop,engine started missing,ce light started blinking,was able to drive sp limit,didnt get hot,did some research determined was the coil pack,no code checker so process of elimanation,found,all beter,saved,150
Mar 2015 186000 mi US $480	Well i started hearing a creaking similar to creaking floors,not metal on metal,dont know what it is,i had stabilizer bushings replaced,lower control arm w/ball joint the noise is still there,anybody have similar noise HELP

Audi TT in Colorado, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012 152000 mi US $2000	Cam belt tensioner filed. Replaced cam belt, tensioner. also o2 sensor and tuneup

Audi TT in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
Apr 2011 130500 mi US $1201	Coil Pack on C4 needed replacing. While there, replaced alternator (NOT related to CP failure: dealer tech had sheared a bolt), and did som PM.
Jul 2011 133500 mi US $810	Replaced compressor, dryer, and expansion valve complex.

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