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Audi, A6, C4, 2.8 5v (1995-) Common Issues

1. Faulty VCT Solenoid

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Rough idling, decreased power


2. Cylinder Head Failure

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $1500

Symptoms:

Overheating, loss of power


3. Piston Ring Oil Consumption

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Blue oil smoke, engine oil consumption


4. Timing Chain Tensioner Failure

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Timing chain noise, rough idling


5. Fuel Pressure Regulator Fault

Occurrence: 25%Cost to repair: $250

Symptoms:

Rough running, decreased power


6. Mass Airflow Sensor Failure

Occurrence: 22%Cost to repair: $180

Symptoms:

Poor fuel economy, rough idling


7. Idle Air Control Valve Fault

Occurrence: 19%Cost to repair: $220

Symptoms:

Rough idling, decreased power


8. Faulty Oxygen Sensor

Occurrence: 28%Cost to repair: $150

Symptoms:

Poor fuel economy, rough running


9. Catalytic Converter Failure

Occurrence: 30%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Rough running, decreased power


10. Faulty Lambda Sensor

Occurrence: 25%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Poor fuel economy, rough running


11. Throttle Position Sensor Failure

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $180

Symptoms:

Rough idling, decreased power