I just had the exact problem happen to me (2005 A6 3.2). Dealer said $2300. At what point, after reading this blog, does Audi recognize this as a recall or a need for a redesign. Having a reapir (that is not the tranny or engine) be 1/5 the value of this car is rediculous.

 

Hi guys I'm new from this site and I have 2005 A6 3.2 can you please tell me how much does it cost with labor for the timing change thanks guys.

 

I just took my 06 A6 4.2L in to have the windows tinted, when I went to pick it up, had the exact same thing happen as described above. There was a VW repair shop near by, and the owner of the tint shop asked him to come over and connect a VAG-Com to see what was wrong. While I was inside calling to get a tow, they came in and said after they cleared the fault codes (unfortunately they didn't make a note of them) my car started right up ...and has run fine for the past few days....

 

I am having the same problem steering lock module on an 05 A6 Quattro, I have an opportunity to buy a used steering column with a one year warranty. I called three Audi dealers to see if the used module can be rwiped and reprogrammed they say no, so I asked them if a new one is programmed wrong, do you eat it or are able to reprogram it they would not comment.What kind of scam is this!

 

Parting out white 2005 A6 with sport package. 5 18" sport wheels with 4 like new tires and 1 60% spare. Car is hit in front but fenders appear to be good with some minor scuffing. Car has about 135-140k miles. Has tan interior. Contact with needs. Thanks

 

Sunday afternoon, my '06 A6 wouldn't start. Came across this forum and decided to have the car towed to the dealer as I was experiencing the exact same issues. They came back to me today with a quote of over $3100. Told me that the steering column, plus another module will need to replaced, plus 7 hours of labor. That seems ridiculously high to me, especially given others comments about this repair being in the $2000 range.

 

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO INITIATE A RECALL REQUEST FOR AUDI TO ADDRESS THE STEERING COLUMN, ACCESS CONTROL MODULE ISSUE

FOLLOWING TAKEN FROM THE NTHSA WEBSITE:

SERVICE BULLETINS:
Service Bulletin No.: TSB-48-14-62
Component(s): STEERING
NHTSA ID Number: 10056441
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• AUDIA62005-2011
• AUDIA82003-2010
• AUDIQ72007-2014

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.


SUMMARY:
AUDI: ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT FAILS TO ADJUST VERTICAL AND IS RESTRICTED AND UNDER TENSION DUE TO MODULE CROSS CARRIER AND UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCES TO STEERING COLUMN. MODEL 2003-2010 A8, 2005-2011 A6, 2007-2014 Q7. *PE

Date Complaint Filed: 10/29/2014
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident: 10/23/2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10651089

Date Complaint Filed: 04/27/2012
Component(s): POWER TRAIN , STEERING
Date of Incident: 04/18/2012
NHTSA ID Number: 10456711
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• AUDIA62005

Crash:No

• Fire:No
• Number of Injuries:0
• Number of Deaths:0

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): WAUDT74F85N...

SUMMARY:

CAR STOPPED IN PARKING LOT AND WOULD NOT MOVE, TURN ON, SHIFT