2004 A4 non starting
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6th Gear
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From: maineville ohio
2004 A4 non starting
After checking battery wires & replacing the battery, my 04 still would not start.....had it sent to the local dealer....apparantly it needs a new ignition module. Seems they have to go in through the steering column and then reprogram all the ignition stuff. Including the tow, I'm looking at $600. Does this seem correct?
Melting Slicks
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From: Rockford Illinois
After checking battery wires & replacing the battery, my 04 still would not start.....had it sent to the local dealer....apparantly it needs a new ignition module. Seems they have to go in through the steering column and then reprogram all the ignition stuff. Including the tow, I'm looking at $600. Does this seem correct?
Safety Car
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From: San Rafael CA
An "ignition module" on the steering column ????? "Reprogram the ignition stuff" ???? Be sure they replace your muffler bearings and check your blinker fluid level, it's the least they can do for $600.00
Le Mans Master
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Hopefully someone down around Cinci will see this post and recommend a facility to you.. Your dealer almost sounds like they're talking about the ignition switch which shouldn't be anywhere near a $600 item 
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From: Anthony TX
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HOLY CRAP! Ignition module?????????????????? We dont have ignition modules. Are you SURE your saying the exact same thing they ststed?? 
If so, the person who told you that hasnt a clue.
If so, the person who told you that hasnt a clue.
