Got The Lock
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx
Got The Lock
I had a appoinment for this Thursday for the column lock recall on my A4. I went to lunch today and guess wht happened? It locked up and would not release even though I tried all tricks I read about on the forum. All I needed was two more days. Crap!!!
The good news is that they said they will pay for the tow and will not need to flash the computer. I was concerned wih a re-flash since have a dyno tune. They let me read the service bulletin an it stated that all M6 and A4 export vehicles need to have their computers flashed. On the US A4's all they do is remove the plate.
I think I m happy but....
The good news is that they said they will pay for the tow and will not need to flash the computer. I was concerned wih a re-flash since have a dyno tune. They let me read the service bulletin an it stated that all M6 and A4 export vehicles need to have their computers flashed. On the US A4's all they do is remove the plate.
I think I m happy but....
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I'm just grateful they did away with the d@mn thing all together on the later years 
... now ... as for this battery thing ... 
... now ... as for this battery thing ...
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Good luck with the fix. It should solve all your problems.
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Originally Posted by 16Again
Never heard about that on a 2001 A4. My steering column does not lock at all. I'm the original owner of my 2001 A4 Coupe 
2001 and up A4's should not need this recall!
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I have a 2001 A4 and there ain't no column lock on Grond, son.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx
Originally Posted by 16Again
That's what I thought however, Ron H has 2001 in his profile.
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Originally Posted by Ron H
Crap, somehow I inputed my profile wrong. Should read a 2000 Vert., profile and mods are now up to date. Sorry for the error.
there for awhile.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx
Lock is fixed and all is well. They told me if I return their service survey they will give me a free oil and filter change. I asked and they said yes it includes the Mobil 1 oil.