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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Engine not specified

276000 mi

US $500
compressor stopped working 

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

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

90500 mi

US $50
Cheap Chinese secondary air pump installed in 2012 failed, causing CEL. Found a rebuild kit for the original one(which I kept). Rebuilt and reinstalled. 
98000 mi Located water leak as plugged AC drain valve. Cleaned same. 
196000 mi

US $1700
Alternator went bad. Replaced. 

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

141000 mi

US $300
power windows, door locks, turn signals, sunroof, and interior lights are all inoperative. Also, the DLC is not communicating with computer when I scan it. 
150000 mi

US $60
Driver's door lock module replaced. 
189000 mi

US $150
Alternator charge was low (less than 12 volts). Replaced alternator with remanufactured unit. 
154000 mi

US $500
replace alternator and battery 
114000 mi

US $300
Turn signal relay failed and turn signal stalk developed short. Both had to be completely replaced 

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

150000 mi

US $110
Door lock failure - next. Using fob for now. 
155300 mi New Starter (BOSCH REBUILT) 
147000 mi

US $300
AC Blower and resistor failed and replaced 
82000 mi

US $68
Replaced faulty flasher unit. 
116900 mi

US $120
Replaced faulty ride height sensor related to headlight auto-leveling function. 

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

123000 mi Electrical problems. 
125000 mi

US $2500
battery exploded, electrical problems... all in 2 months! :( 
150000 mi

US $700
Driver Window wont go up 
150000 mi

US $2300
Alternator Alternator plus steering  

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

116500 mi

US $200
Pixelated center LCD display. Replaced with a new display. 
141000 mi

US $95
replaced stereo head unit - ordered from parts supplier, mechanic installed free labor intermittant turn signal function - replaced new bulb holder on driver's side. 

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

106020 mi Needed new airbag module. 

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

98000 mi dashboard LCD completely fading, driver’s side window actuator malfunctioned, rear passenger window childlock malfunctioned (rear passenger controls doesn’t work, driver controls work), Auto dimming mirror leaking fluid.  

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2000 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Electrical Problems

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