2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2002

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

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

Other (5%)

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (36%)

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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.

2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

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

95000 mi

US $155
Turn signals functioning intermittently. Diagnosed problem online (AudiWorld.com) as failed turn signal relay; shop confirmed relay failure; replaced relay and corrected problem. 
104000 mi

US $1300
Battery light warned on Sunday; drove car to shop on Monday but didn't make it. Alternator gave out. Required new alternator and battery. 
148800 mi

US $1000
Bad AC Clutch, replaced with new compressor, drier etc and replace comfort control module. 
160100 mi Replaced electric condenser cooling fan 
80000 mi

US $52
Micro switch inside drivers door latch broke - various systems in the car rely on knowing the door is open or closed. Replaced latch assy with used unit from '04 model A6 
85000 mi Original Battery replaced 
92000 mi Removed, cleaned, lubricated the heater blower motor. These are known to make a bird chirp like noise over time. A little $0 TLC is all that's needed. 
104000 mi

US $115
Duralast Gold battery, which was new 7 years ago, began showing signs of fading. Replaced with genuine Audi/VW battery 000-915-105-DJ 

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $85
Flasher relay 

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

79980 mi

C $300
clock spring inside the steering wheel 
80600 mi

C $90
Relay for the turn signals 
88080 mi

C $200
Self level headlight control 
70000 mi

US $950
Replaced broken Alarm Sensor disable switch. 
97000 mi

US $1575
Replaced alternator and battery - complete electrical failure. 
88000 mi

US $650
repair AC leak 
111000 mi They had to get the directionals fixed, not sure if it was bulbs or a flasher but it was very inexpensive. 
135000 mi

US $800
Aux fan broken and needed repair. Aux fan control module needed replacement. 

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

124000 mi

US $200
replaced turn signal relay 
126000 mi

US $2000
AC blower motor failed. 

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

59000 mi

US $50
A/C blower fan replaced under CPO. 
128000 mi

US $120
Oil Temperature Sensor / Oil Level Sensor in oil pan replaced. I no longer get the amber alert for the sensor, but my oil temp sensor no longer provides a temp reading. 
135000 mi No oil temp reading. 
134700 mi Blinkers have stopped working. Relay is suspected although hazards still work. Update: fixed soon after. 
83000 mi

US $367
Economy button would stay on climate control module and blow hot air. A/C system diagnostics . A/C high pressure switch with seal replaced system recharged and filled with dye leak detection fluid. 

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2002 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Electrical Problems

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