still have CAT convert issues.... still quoted $3,000.00 and up for that fix.
STILL have tie rod and control arm issues.... after tie rod work a few yrs ago.

STILL have upgraded euro tail-lights that DO NOT WORK - due to the LED issues the computer thinks there are no lights on.

just paid $800.00 for coolant leak and now power steering is leaking.

update:

paid $4400.00 for rebuilt trans at american trans shop (4 hrs away round trip) after audi dealership wanted $8,000.00 for trans job.

more problems than I can list: A6 '01, 4.2 Quatro

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i LOVE this car.
I HATE THIS CAR.
EVERY item listed - we've had issues, and/or replaced. no audi dealership within 2 hours of here.

MAF replaced TWICE.
timing belt service @ dealership w over $1500 other 'items'....
spent another $1600 this past summer.
now CAT convert is 'out' --- $2300 quote from dealer; have asked SEVERAL local shops to do after market - ANYTHING ... but none can find it or will do it.
NOT gunna spend that kind of money.--- DO NOT HAVE that kinda money!!!

NOW---- JUST 10 mins ago ..... transmission (i guess??) MAJORLY slipping!!!
J
UST had the inner and outter tie rods (DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY) replaced due to CRAZY loud noises!!, and tires aligned & balanced at local (very nice) tire shop ---- {they DO NOT usually deal with 'audi' - but do for us.}

COULD THEIR SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS AND ALIGNMENT have done something to the trans?????

*I'M A CHICK ... so PLEASE no 'short cuts' with the discussions ... i get lost when i'm trying to read some of your previous threads with just letters for words.... I'M SORRY!!!! (need more testosterone to understand -- i guess???)

have a home diagnositic tool. got the 3 codes below:
(think the first 2 are the cat convert --- which I cannot AFFORD to fix ---- & was told it is 'optional' as far as 'needing' it to operate ...?)
so ... is it causing the MAJOR transmission slipping??? or could the tire shop have done something when they put on new tie rods and aligned & balanced tires???)

BANK ONE:
PO171
BANK TWO:
PO174
third code:
P0441
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYTEM INCORRECT PURGE FLOW

THANK YOU FOR ANY INFO & ASSISTANCE!!!!!!!