133000 mi US $5000 | Transmission slips. Transmission was replaced. |
Aug 31, 2009 Have a 2002 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro with 6-speed manual and 141,000 miles. About 2 weeks ago it suddenly would not shift. Worked fine at 6:30, parked it, started off fine at 8:30, then would not go into second gear. Get the best deals on Manual Transmission Parts for Audi A6 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items. Audi A4 A6 A8 S4 S6 Quattro VW Passat Golf OEM Transmission Speed Sensor. New OEM 2002-2011 Audi A4 S4 A6 S6 6 Speed Manual Transmission Lock Ring (Fits: More than one vehicle) $8.99. 2002 Audi A6 transmission problems with 6 complaints from A6 owners. The worst complaints are power train:automatic transmission, power train:manual transmission, and power train:automatic.
150000 mi | Front bearings are VERY noisy. Repair attempted last year (DIY) with aftermarket bearing brand:FAG. Seems no good. quieter, but still noisy. Purchased genuine Audi bearings, and will install soon (myself). |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
130000 mi US $680 | Both front drive axle outer boots torn, discovered when I was changing oil. Brought to shop and replaced with new complete axel shafts. |
88800 mi US $2700 | Right axle broke. Noticed noise before catastrophic failure. I had to rent a car for days that repair took. Ordered new Axle from Raxles as Audi of America was out of Axles. |
104000 mi US $1300 | Torn CV boot replaced. |
85000 mi US $750 | Torn and cracked outer cv boot, replaced CV joint on torn side, replaced boot on cracked side. |
102000 mi | Failing clutch pack in automatic transmission. On hold while we research solution options (shop repair, self repair, convert to manual transmission) |
105000 mi US $4000 | Automatic transmission clutch basket failure |
76500 mi US $13 | drivers side outer CV boot rupture. Replaced with mcquay-norris boot kit from local auto parts store for $13. owner replaced. |
127500 mi US $875 | replaced leaking left side transzxle oil seal at drive axle, $300 flange. had noticed burning smell. |
49000 mi US $265 | Torn CV boot replaced. Driveable but would have resulted in permanent damage to joint. |
51000 mi US $130 | CV boot split and was replaced. |
58000 mi US $100 | left front rubber front drive shaft boot replaced |
59000 mi US $1600 | Right front CV boot replaced and seal on quattro differential to the rear of transmission. Noticed leaking oil. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
107800 mi US $1700 | Both front CV boots were torn/leaking and fixed by replacing both front axles (including new CV boots). |
86000 mi US $700 | Torn CV boot. Had replaced opposite side 6 months ago, it was only a matter of time. Still waiting to see if clicking of CV's continue or if the boot was the only necessary repair. |
91000 mi US $300 | CV joint needed to be replaced. Clicking in joint became excessive due to wear while boot was torn. Had to replace whole axle (half shaft) with joint and boot. Not cheap from the dealer. Also changed oil and filter while under the car and tightened susp. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
79000 mi US $1200 | CV Boot replaced Rear differential fluid leak - replaced seal and fluid. |
115000 mi US $1345 | Fixed leaky front differential |
120000 mi US $2950 | Check engine light (Po741) came on at about 119,000. It was a malfunction in the torque converter. Replaced the unit - hard decision to make but I love the car. If not replaced, gas mileage would have stayed poor. |
139300 mi US $1050 | Replaced torn CV boot on front axle. |
50000 mi US $300 | axle grommet |
75500 mi US $100 | $100 cost is for rebuilt parts only, since this was a DIY repair. The front/passenger CV boot disintegrated so I replaced the whole assembly. Looking into the cars history, the same position's boot failed at 40,000 miles. |
175000 mi US $35 | Replaced speed sensor and changed transmission fluid. |
99000 mi | Replaced front right CV Joint and boot. |
98000 mi US $2000 | outer CV joint boots, right valve cover gasket,rear transfer case seal, Front brakes inc. rotors, service transmission, service final drive system. |
129000 mi US $210 | replace rear axle seals |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
104000 mi US $624 | right front outer cv boot was cracked and replaced |
160200 mi US $150 | Transmission is toast. slipping gears. only solution is new transmission |
161000 mi | Car sat all winter, then was sold with the transmission still slipping. |
93700 mi US $550 | Transmission fluid change. Driveshaft tail seal minor leak since March 2011, finally had it replaced. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
56000 mi US $500 | Had to replace outer CV boots, as they had cracked and were leaking grease. Apparently this is a common problem for A6 owners. |
52000 mi US $135 | Both front CV boots torn, replaced by Audi of America under good will, I paid $135, dealer and AOA covered the rest. |
128000 mi US $1600 | MIL code came bad/malfunctioning TCM or torque converter. Total rebuild plus new torque converter |
102500 mi US $200 | CV boot torn |
117700 mi US $220 | Replace torn cv boot |
102000 mi US $400 | Replaced front left boot. |
72000 mi US $540 | CV Joints (both) were shot and had to be replaced. |
114000 mi | replaced passenger side CV Joint/boot |
105000 mi US $500 | Passenger side axle replacement While on the rack for the axle repair, our (dependable, trusted) mechanic noticed our center differential seal leaking. We replaced seal, all 3 diffs fluids, transmission filter and new trans fluid. |
86000 mi US $150 | CV boot was split |
98000 mi US $1600 | Also repaired left front CV boot (this one was broken - not preventive). |
93000 mi US $1000 | Replace front axle |
133000 mi US $1900 | Car jumped into neutral while driving, safe mode. Transaxle & Transfer Case replaced. |
139500 mi US $198 | Replaced front drive axle |
86000 mi | driveshaft seal leaking |
169000 mi US $350 | replaced CV joint boot. |
The Audi A6 has a funky Bauhaus style that makes it stand out from its German rivals, while competing on merit with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series models. While the Mercedes and BMW models are “safe” choices, the Audi buyer is more of a psychological risk taker, more on the cutting edge and more willing to be different.
In addition to distinctive styling, Audi A6 models offer all-wheel drive, selected by the majority of owners, or front-wheel drive. (BMW and Mercedes models use rear-wheel drive except for a few all-wheel drive models.)
For 2002, Audi lives up to its avant garde image with a unique-at least for this class of automobile-transmission: Audi’s multitronic continuously variable automatic transmission is the first to be able to handle the torque of a 3.0-liter V6 engine. That 3.0-liter V6 is new for 2002, up from last year’s 2.8-liters. The multitronic transmission, available only with front-wheel drive, replaces the gear ratio steps of a conventional automatic with a computer-controlled steel belt and pulley system for smooth, shift-free operation.
Model Lineup
Audi A6 is available in a variety of models, each with a distinctive personality. These include: A6 3.0 ($35,400); A6 3.0 Avant ($38,350); A6 2.7T ($39,750); A6 4.2 ($49,650); S6 Avant ($58,700).
A6 3.0 comes standard with the multitronic transmission, traction control (called ASR for anti-slip regulation), antilock braking (ABS), electronic rear brake pressure regulation, an electronic differential lock (EDL), and automatic climate control with filter. It comes standard with front-wheel drive.
Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system can be added; instead of the multitronic, quattro comes with a conventional five-speed automatic transmission equipped with Tiptronic, which allows the driver to shift manually when desired. A6 3.0 quattro retails for $37,150.
A6 3.0 Avant, is the station wagon version. (Avant means station wagon at your local Audi dealer). It also comes powered by the 220-horsepower 3.0-liter V6. Equipment level is similar, but for now it’s only available with the five-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
A6 2.7T is the rowdy member of the A6 family, equipped with a 250-horsepower turbocharged V6. It’s the only model offered with a manual transmission, a six-speed gearbox. It’s also available with a five-speed automatic for the same price. Sport seats are available as an option.
A6 4.2 borrows the V8 engine from the mighty Audi S8. Stuffing this big 300-horsepower V8 into the A6 required Audi to stretch the nose slightly. While they were at it, they expanded the fender flares to cover wider tires.
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S6 Avant, a unique luxury sport wagon, is powered by a V8 that produces a rousing 340 horsepower. With that much power, the Avant’s rear will be familiar to other drivers who try to keep up. The S6 Avant has, of course, the highest level of equipment standard, including heated front sport seats with 12-way power lumbar supports, gray birch wood trim, an in-dash six-CD changer and a 200-watt Bose audio system, and much more.
Walkaround
To say the A6 is handsome is an understatement. Its rounded forms are coherent and harmonious, the parts melding into the whole. There was a clear and consistent vision in the design of the A6, apparent in the curve of its hood line, the sculpting of the tail and the arch of its roofline. There’s nothing that looks out of place. Even Audi’s four-ring logo looks as if it were designed for this car.
New for 2002 are visible dual-exhaust tailpipes for all A6 models, differing for each. The taillights have new cylindrical back-up lights and turn signals with red outer lenses that flash amber. Up front the A6 has clear glass headlamps, with high-intensity Xenon headlamps optional on all A6 models. Not as visible but significant nonetheless are improved door seals and thicker glass for a quieter cabin; Audi claims added insulation reduces tire noise by 40 percent.
A second and closer look at the Audi’s exterior reveals the tight fit of panels and doors, contributing a richer look and reduced wind noise.
Interior Features
Audi dropped its Atmospheres interior design program for 2002, but never fear, the interior of even the base A6 is sumptuous and worthy of this class of automobile. Not only are the shapes pleasing to the eye, everything touchable feels like it belongs in a luxury-class car.
The front seats are well cushioned, but not deeply bolstered. Non-sporting drivers will prefer these seats, as they provide all the lateral retention they’ll need for comfortable everyday driving while not requiring a climb over the side bolsters. The rear seat is contoured for two, though it will accommodate three adults even if cross-country trips would result in more intimacy than usually desired.
The dash-with its nicely finished splash of wood (also in the center console and door panels)-is well laid out, with controls that are easy to operate. Driver and passenger can set the temperature of their choice, and even the sound system is easy enough to operate without a college degree in computer programming. Instruments are white-on-black in daylight, but at night illuminate in a jet-fighter cockpit red. It looks high-tech, and is theoretically better for night vision. Quality touches include over-door assist handles that have a soft-return feature. Front and rear seats have reading lights, and there are footwell lights front and rear as well. The door handles are also illuminated for easy nighttime exit, and a red LED light illuminates the center console area with a soft glow. The A6 interior is a nice place to be.
The trunk is commodious and tall, with articulated hinges that don’t enter the trunk itself: no more crushed grocery bags or wasted cargo space. With four cargo tie-downs and a cargo net, there’s no reason for stuff to be rolling around the trunk.
Driving Impressions
We selected the base A6 for this review deliberately, not because we wanted the cheapest of Audi in this range, but to try out the nifty new continuously variable (CVT) multitronic transmission. I’ve driven CVT-equipped automobiles before, including the 3-cylinder Subaru Justy with a steel drive belt and several 2-cylinder DAF models that had rubber V-belts. These vehicles had several common features: they all had relatively low horsepower, and they all were primarily mechanically controlled. Step on the gas and the engine would rev up to its power peak and stay there while the car accelerated. To the driver, this felt at best like a speedboat or airplane or at worst like a slipping clutch. Despite their theoretical and practical advantages-better performance and fuel mileage, their odd driving characteristics as well as their small size prevented these vehicles from gaining popularity in the U.S.
With that background, the multitronic-equipped A6 had one strike against it. The shift lever doesn’t look unusual, however, with the PRND selector flanked by a Tiptronic “+” and “-” slot. Placed in “D,” the A6 accelerates much like a car with a conventional transmission. Audi uses computer controls to set the ratios in the CVT, and whether at light or heavy throttle, the engine gains rpm satisfyingly as the car accelerates. It’s not the one-to-one relationship that a conventional automatic provides, but the ear and eye agree that the engine and the car are both accelerating. The transmission never shifts gears, of course. However, it mimics a conventional automatic in feel. Slam the throttle down while cruising and the CVT feels like an automatic transmission downshifting, only quicker.
If the driver wishes, the computer control of the CVT allows the driver to shift “gears” just as if it were a Tiptronic-equipped conventional transmission. Just move the lever into the “+” and “-” slot and the multitronic will fix the pulleys in five selected gear ratios, shifting up or down as the lever is moved forward or back. The shifts themselves are much quicker than a conventional automatic shifted with Tiptronic. Overall, the CVT is more responsive than a conventional automatic. It delivers marginally quicker acceleration performance, according to Audi. Because it lacks a traditional automatic’s power-sapping torque converter, the CVT also delivers better fuel economy; EPA estimates 2 mpg better in city driving.
That’s all well and good, but the A6 is more than the new transmission. The new 3.0-liter V6 gives the base A6 energetic performance in just about any driving situation. We drove the A6 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in northern Virginia, where the engine performed eagerly on uphill grades. Yet it was like a silent partner on the expressway. With the multitronic, the A6 3.0 was responsive to all merging and accelerating needs.
The brakes were progressive and strong, and the steering crisp and accurate. The suspension was on the soft side of sporty, providing the comfort that most buyers of this four-door sedan desire, while still maintaining the driving control one would expect from a German car. We didn’t have the opportunity to use the stability control, as the pavement was dry and there was no opportunity to devise an artificial test, but knowing it’s there provides extra peace of mind. Nor did we have the heavy rain that often leaves deep puddles on the pavement that can give ordinary front-drive vehicles conniptions, but we know from earlier experience that Audi’s complex front suspension yields absolute control in such situations. Indeed, even in dry conditions, the front-drive Audi A6 has none of the torque steer common with high-powered front-wheel-drive automobiles.
The Audi A6 is peaceful at highway cruise, with only the slightest ruffle of wind noise around the A-pillars, noticeable only because the rest of the car was so quiet.
Summary
The Audi A6 provides the ego enhancement one expects from driving a luxury car. Indeed, the average household income of the A6 buyer is expected to be about $150,000. It is a worthy reward for someone in that income bracket, and is not just another Benz or Bimmer.
For those who want the advantages of all-wheel drive, multitronic is not yet available with quattro, though it can be expected in the future. The A6 is an exceedingly competent commuter and highway car for the professional or entrepreneur who doesn’t lust after the speed of the performance-tuned A6 models, but relishes being a little different.
Model Line Overview | |
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Model lineup: | A6 3.0 FrontTrak with CVT ($35,400); A6 3.0 Quattro with Tiptronic ($37,150); A6 3.0 Quattro Avant with Tiptronic ($38,350); A6 2.7T ($39,750); A6 4.2 ($49,650); S6 Avant ($58,700) |
Engines: | 220-hp 3.0-liter dohc 30-valve V6; 250-hp 2.7-liter dohc 30-valve turbocharged V6; 300-hp 4.2-liter dohc 30-valve V6; 340-hp 4.2-liter dohc 30-valve V6 |
Transmissions: | continuously variable (CVT); 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
Safety equipment (standard): | ABS, traction control (front-drive only), electronic rear brake pressure regulation, electronic stability program, brake assist, front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags, front seat belts with pretensioning and force limiters, three rear 3-point seat belts with automatic pretensioning, rear child seat tether anchors, safety unlock door locks, first aid kit, inside trunk release |
Safety equipment (optional): | rear side-impact airbags; quattro all-wheel drive |
Basic warranty: | 4 years/50,000 miles |
Assembled in: | Neckarsulm, Germany |
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Specifications As Tested | |
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Model tested (MSPR): | A6 3.0 ($35,400) |
Standard equipment: | automatic dual zone climate control with filter, power windows with one-touch up and down, cruise control, rear window and side mirror defogger, power remote door locks, remote trunk unlock, illuminated vanity mirrors, 12-way power driver's and front passenger seats, 1/3-2/3 split folding rear seat, floor mats, tool kit, trip computer, anti-theft system, variable intermittent wipers with heatable washers, AM/FM/cassette/6-disc CD-player audio with RDS and speed-variable volume, speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering, leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob, tilt and telescope steering wheel |
Options as tested (MSPR): | convenience package ($730) includes auto-dimming mirrors with external folding feature, Homelink and 3-position memory front seats; Preferred Luxury Package ($1,800) includes leather upholstery and glass sunroof; Premium Package ($1,200) includes Xenon headlamps, rear Parktronic, multifunction steering wheel; navigation system ($1,350); heated front and rear seats ($550); rear side airbags ($350) |
Destination charge: | $575 |
Gas guzzler tax: | N/A |
Price as tested (MSPR): | $41955 |
Layout: | front-wheel drive |
Engine: | 3.0-liter dohc 30-valve V6 |
Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm): | 220 @ 6300 |
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm): | 221 @ 3200 |
Transmission: | continuously variable (CVT) |
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 19/25 mpg |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in. |
Length/width/height: | 192.0/71.3/57.2 in. |
Track, f/r: | 60.6/61.8 in. |
Turning circle: | 38.3 ft. |
Seating Capacity: | 5 |
Head/hip/leg room, f: | 38.5/NA/41.3 in. |
Head/hip/leg room, m: | N/A |
Head/hip/leg room, r: | 37.6/NA/37.3 in. |
Cargo volume: | 17.2 cu. ft. |
Payload: | N/A |
Towing capacity: | N/A |
Suspension, f: | Independent |
Suspension, r: | Independent |
Ground clearance: | 4.3 in. |
Curb weigth: | 3516 lbs. |
Tires: | P205/55R16 |
Brakes, f/r: | disc/disc with ABS and proportioning |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gal. |
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of January 6, 2002.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-822-2834 - www.audiusa.com |