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2002 Audi TT repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 96 repairs.
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2002 Audi TT engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (32%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Audi TT

Engine not specified

130000 mi

US $1360
Replaced water pump not working maintenance new timing belt 4 ignition coil. 
55000 mi

US $20
Misfire cylinder 1. Replaced coil 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

143000 mi

US $7
Vacuum hose from fuel regulator to intake manifold. Fixed p1136 error code. 
146000 mi

US $1000
Replaced downpipe and vacuum hoses 
91000 mi

US $675
Valve gasket cover and half moon gasket cracked; replaced 
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. 
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. Oil cooler hoses, o-ring leaking (leaking oil) 
94000 mi

US $1082
Crankshaft position sensor failed; replaced sensor and ECM relays 
98000 mi

US $261
Replaced faulty ECM relay 
98000 mi

US $328
Cam/Crank Angle Sensor replaced 
150000 mi

US $1200
Exhaust leak in down pipe. Replaced 
64500 mi

US $330
Coolant overflow pump leak 
80000 mi

US $85
Read code & reset - code had cleared by the time of visit to Peak Transport - Audi specialist repair shop 
80000 mi

US $1500
After run coolant pump and control module needed replacement 
41120 mi Installed engine mounts. 
42160 mi timing belt snaped and had to replace 8 valves (exhaust valves) 
40000 mi

US $2000
Change timing belt, repair leak around the camshaft sealing 
131200 mi

US $180
Evap system throwing annoying fault giving check-engine light 
133000 mi

US $420
Same annoying fault. Turned out to be a valve that required removing the fuel tank. 
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) 
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 
94000 mi

US $300
vacuum hose cracked, part had to be ordered and replaced 
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 
108500 mi

US $500
Ignition coil was failing, had to be replaced, caused car to not start occasionally. 
108300 mi

US $1900
Main cooling fan not working, had to be replaced, caused engine overheating 
110500 mi

US $1000
Upstream oxygen sensor failing, caused engine light to turn on. 
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 
173000 mi Oxygen sensor. One cylinder coil. 
153000 mi

US $190
Bad cylinder coil. 
92000 mi

US $1200
Vacuum leak under intake manifold Misfires under high boost. spark plugs replaced, but still present 
92800 mi

US $150
Replaced coil packs to eliminate misfire 
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. 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

98800 mi

US $20
Cam position sensor went bad. Diode shorted, think it got fried when the alternator (voltage regulator) went bad. 
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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2002 Audi TT 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

90000 mi

US $90
Coolant temperature sensor 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD

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. 
99000 mi

US $650
Oil neck or cap leaking, valve cover gasket leaking. Have the shop replace all of them. 
100000 mi O2 sensor 
95000 mi Oil cooler cracked. Suspicious because two days after oil changed. 
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. 
72000 mi

US $300
Fuel pump died 

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2002 Audi TT 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

36580 mi

C $250
Coolant Temp sensor P4036111921FA PCV Hose 06A103213AF 

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