2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2008

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (13%)

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2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2dr Coupe

354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD

50000 mi I needed a clutch replacement to correct the need to deeply depress the clutch pedal to activate the neutral safety switch in order to start the car. I decided to trade the car for a GTI. 
80200 mi

US $4300
The car was not starting due to a clutch problem. The clutch sensor would sometimes not acknowledge that the pedal was depressed when starting the car. Turns out that the throwout bearing, sleeve, and lever arm was prematurely worn out. 

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