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Audi Cabriolet Repair and Maintenance

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Audi Cabriolet Problems

Engine
  • To prevent possible engine problems, our technicians recommend regular inspection of the water pump and timing belt.
  • External oil leaks at the valley pan gasket and head gasket are common.
Suspension & Steering Various bushings—located around the subframe, suspension, and steering—deteriorate with age. A clunking noise when driving over bumps, accelerating, or stopping may be a sign of worn bushings.

Audi Cabriolet Recalls and TSBs

Body, Interior & Misc.
Recalls:
Brakes
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Drive Train
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Electrical & Lights
Engine
Exhaust & Emissions
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.
Suspension & Steering
Recalls:
None reported.
TSBs:
None reported.

Audi Cabriolet Recalls

Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Campaign Number: 97V175000
Dates Manufactured: 07/1994 to 09/1996
Number of Vehicles Affected: 39,300
Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997
Date Owner Notified: 10/1997

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence Summary: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Campaign Number: 96V017000
Dates Manufactured: 01/1994 to 12/1995
Number of Vehicles Affected: 24,000
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996
Date Owner Notified: 04/1996

Defect Summary: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence Summary: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Campaign Number: 98V332000
Dates Manufactured: 01/1992 to 07/1995
Number of Vehicles Affected: 37,200
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995
Date Owner Notified: 04/1999

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence Summary: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Audi Cabriolet Technical Service Bulletins

Body, Interior & Misc.: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 9804N
NHTSA Number: 600741
Model Years Affected: 1994
Date of Bulletin: 06/1998

Bulletin Summary: REPAIR MANUAL UPDATES.

Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Service Bulletin Number: 20056243
NHTSA Number: 10022141
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 07/2007

Bulletin Summary: HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 604
NHTSA Number: 10020721
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 01/2007

Bulletin Summary: OIL SLUDGE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 431
NHTSA Number: 10016508
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 09/2005

Bulletin Summary: REPAIRS OF OIL SLUDGE RELATED PROBLEMS.

Engine: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Service Bulletin Number: 9711039701X
NHTSA Number: 54051
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Date of Bulletin: 03/1998

Bulletin Summary: CONDITION WITH VEHICLES CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION IS SLOW OR INOPERATIVE.

 

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