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A6 Quattro

The status of the oxygen sensors is unrelated to the present no start. Overheating has the potential to cause head gasket leaks and valve and piston damage. You should measure cylinder compression to rule out low compression as a cause...

A misfire can be caused by a lot of things, from a worn spark plug to an internal engine problem. The first step is to retrieve the diagnostic codes associated with the check engine light. These codes will provide a...

Yes, brake pads are no longer made of asbestos based on the possibility of exposure and possible development of mesothelioma. They have been replaced by several different types of material (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-are-brake-pads-made-of). Common materials are organic, metallic, and ceramic. Organic are...

If this is a solenoid activated device, test the solenoid (winding resistance in ohms, function, etc.). If the other side functions, you can compare the results. The code seems to suggest you will find infinite resistance in the winding of...

I would recommend starting with a cooling system pressure test. This will determine whether Cooling system leak is. If the coolant is mixed with oil then you will see coolant and oil leaking. Cooling system pressure test can be performed...

This can be a tough question. Without knowing the details, I can't be terribly helpful. But the thing to do here is to prioritize. Do all these things need to be fixed right now? Some workshops do a big up-sell...

If you found the leak and the rack and pinion is leaking then you will need to replace it due to most repairs require specialized tools and training to rebuild or repair steering rack and pinions. If it pressure hose...

It sounds like there are two separate issues with the vehicle. As for the headlights, I would recommend having this issue inspected and diagnosed by a certified professional who specializes in electrical issues such as that. As for the parking...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Without the codes that are present it is hard to narrow down the possibilities for you. Coil packs and fuel supply are going to be towards the top of the list. You should start...

Hi there. You may want to watch this video on troubleshooting MMI screen issues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf8pofmINs) on a similar Audi to determine if this is something you can reset. In most cases, resetting the system by following the directions is a...

These codes are related to intake air ports not opening and closing at proper times. This can be related to carbon buildup inside the intake, a vacuum leak, or a faulty electric solenoid depending on the setup. I would start...

Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft...

A linkage from the motor to the wiper arms, or the wiper motor transmission, might have developed a fault. A repair might entail re-attaching existing components but if components are broken, parts might have to be replaced. Typically the repair...

Generally, an oil leak should not cause a serpentine belt to come loose, however depending on the source of the oil leak and the severity of it, it could be possible. I would suggest having the serpentine belt tensioner checked...

Starting on page 124 of the Owner's Manual for the 2014 A6 Quattro, there are three pages of instructions covering all HomeLink programming scenarios. A possibility is your opener uses rolling code technology which requires a special sub set of...

You will need to have the engine fuel pressure and injectors checked to see if the pressure is low and if okay then the fuel injectors may need cleaned. This can cause the problem you are having.

Hello. If the system was properly evacuated and recharged and the compressor is still not turning on then it is an electrical problem. Most of the time it is the result of a faulty clutch relay so that is what...

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Hello. Most of the time the issue is in the wire coming from the battery to the alternator. This small wire has a tendency to fail and have high resistance. This needs to be checked first. If that is not...

Hi there. It is highly probable that you have a faulty main relay or an exposed electrical connection or bad ground to the fuse panel that is causing this issue. However, it could also be problem with the ECU itself;...