Mar 22, 2010 · The 1.8's seem to go through coils A LOT more than the 3.0'sin any case though, there is a recall on both motors. Overall I'd venture the 3.0 is more reliable than the 1.8, but since most of the A4's out there (and especially on the enthusiast sites) are 1.8's it could just be the ratio of 1/8's to 3.0's. Reply Like. Apr 5, 2016 · Step 1 – Check your freon. You may have a leak. A very common problem that occurs is the air conditioner stops producing cold air. An air conditioning system, using several components, includes a compressor to pressurize a chemical called freon, and drastically lower its temperature. The surrounding air then also cools, and in turn keeps you Jun 22, 2019 · If the battery is dead, it either isn’t storing enough voltage or it isn’t charging enough. A bad alternator can cause your battery to drain to the point it can’t turn your A4 over. Suspect the alternator if the battery light stays on after charging your car’s battery or jumping it. 3. Starter Motor. Nov 15, 2020 · The 6 Most Common VW/Audi 2.0 TDI Engine Problems By Trey October 28, 2021 June 29, 2023 Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Jul 29, 2020 · 1. Misfire. Vehicle Speed: A Misfire can be felt at any speed, but is most noticeable at low RPM. A misfiring engine is one of the most common reasons your A4 will shake when accelerating. A vehicle’s ignition system consists of spark plugs, coil packs, and maybe plug wires. If it is an older model, it’ll have a distributor and coil instead Oct 17, 2019 · Here are some of the most common warning signs of a bad timing belt on the Audi A4: 1. Engine Won’t Start. If your A4’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. You might hear it slapping around (broken timing belt or chain) as the engine Dec 18, 2010 · When I researched A4 B6's before I purchased mine one thing that kept popping up was problems with the multitronic gearboxes, it seems VAG has had several major gearbox problems going back to the early 80's when the mk1 Golf Gti had major problems with the manual box, same as the Mk4 Golf gearbox fitted to 1.4/1.6 models in fact pretty much any VAG car fitted with the same engines. Nov 22, 2011 · A4 Cabriolet (B6 Platform) Discussion - 2007 A4 Convertible Roof problem, part 2 - Hi guys, so after I had a faulty sensor replaced half a year ago, now the roof is causing problems again: Trying to open the cab, the windows will go down, latches will pop open, but then the roof won't retract. Worn suspension parts can also cause uneven tire wear and create steering alignment problems. 2005 Audi A4 Check Engine Light Due to Faulty Torque Converter. A problem with the torque converter can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. 2005 Audi A4 Inspect CV Boots and Joints at Each Service. 2006 Audi A4 1.8T transmission/motor problems 1 Answer. I have an 2006 Audi A4 1.8T with 99K miles. I am trying to decide if I need to get the Powertrain (transmission and motor) coverage only on it. The cost is $1450 for 3 years/30K miles. Have anyone lbhz6.