Hello everyone,

I have a 1996 Audi A4 V6 Quattor. Recentlly it did not act properly, and I am not sure what the problem is. I express the symptoms as follows:

The Key is difficult to insert and pull out, and turn difficulty. The turning lights don't flash after igniting, but they work well before igniting. The outside turning lights and their correlated interside indicator lights work and stop working simutaneously. The CD stop working, and display "SAFE" in the srceen.

I never meet these problems before. Seems it should be problems of computer codes. Are there anyone know how to fix these problems? And how much will it cost to fix these problems?

Thank you very much.

 

I'm not sure about all the other problems, but the CD is in "safe" mode because it lost power at some point. Look in the papers with your owner's manual and see if you can find a card in the front that has the unlock code (four digits). Elsewhere in the manual you will find instructions on how to enter the code.

 

Thanks, I found the code in the manual. I think I can figure the SAFE problem now. Still not sure whether the turn signal lights and lock problem can be solved either. Thanks a lot.

 

There is a recall out for that year model A4 for a faulty ignition switch. Go to the dealer and give them your VIN number and see if it has been done or not, and explain your symtoms, the ignition switch can cause all the problems your speaking of.

 

ah, man. wow, Thanks a lot. I received a Recall Campaign Notice, which asked me to go back to dealer to check my Ignition Swich. If it is the problem that will be covered by the ignition switch recall service. Does that mean I will pay nothing about the problem? Wow, thanks a million. ^_^

 

You don't have to pay anything for the recall, but that doesn't exactly mean thats whats wrong with the car. But its very likely.