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Audi, A6, C4, 2.0 16v (1994-) Common Issues

1. Faulty OBD II connector

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Trouble codes appear in OBD-II reader


2. Bad Fuel sensor

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Engine stalling or surging, poor engine performance


3. Faulty Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $250

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, slow acceleration


4. Throttle body carbon buildup

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $100

Symptoms:

Surging or hesitation when accelerating


5. Faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve

Occurrence: 7%Cost to repair: $220

Symptoms:

Idling issues, rough engine performance


6. PCV system vacuum leaks

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $280

Symptoms:

Surging or hesitation when accelerating, poor engine performance


7. Faulty Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)

Occurrence: 5%Cost to repair: $380

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, slow acceleration


8. Crankshaft position sensor failure

Occurrence: 4%Cost to repair: $420

Symptoms:

Engine stalling or surging, poor engine performance


9. Faulty Knock Sensor (KS)

Occurrence: 3%Cost to repair: $320

Symptoms:

Rough engine performance, hesitation when accelerating