1997 audi a6 - heat not working i had the coolant pump, thermostat, serp belt, etc, replaced this past summer. this is the same mechanic that has done all my work for the last 10 years. no problems whatsoever. he located it to the climate control not being able to open the vents (they recommended me to another shop that fixes these problems for this). therefore, the vents may be 1) broken or 2) the motor that is opening the vents may be broke. How do I get this resolved so that I can have some heat in MN during the winter? If possible, I would like to prop the vent open until I have some more $ for the repair. also, how tough is this to fix myself? Thanks, CPB

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SOURCE: audi a6 heaters not given out hot air

this is more than likely a problem with your thermostat in the cooling system .heres a few things to check to be sure make certain your blower fan is on high and temp setting is in the hottest setting check to see if   air is coming from your heater ducts  also be sure to thoroughly let the engine warm up 10 to 20 minutes  before checking. if the air is blowing but  luke warm still your thermostat is stuck in the open position  and will cause the engine to run to cold and performance will also suffer as will your heat will not be sufficient  to heat the passenger compartment  this repair should cost no more than $150 max to replace buy a repair shop    this is a  common problem in older cars and this is generally   a quick  repair to be made  for almost any repair facility  should take under 45 minutes to complete once repair is started     

SOURCE: audi A6 heating not working, got very hot a couple

system may be blocked check for any restrictions in system

Testimonial: "ok info but what system do i need to check not very car orientated. and i think there may be a few systems to one car. "

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On Wiper systems the spindle mechanism can sieze up due to water ingress and corrosion.
This deteriates as you describe to the point it will not work, eventualy you may blow the fuse. A good thing as it protects your wiper motor.
New spindle may be reqiured although you may be able to dissmantle it and work some oil into it.

SOURCE: The thermostat in 2000 audi A6 is bad. How to fix ?

Hi,
The thermostat is located in a housing, mounted on your engine with the top radiator hose attached. It is relatively easy to replace.
Be sure to put the new thermostat in the correct direction (notice direction of old one before taking it out). Also, be sure to clean the old gasket from the housing and be careful not to break the housing... many are cast aluminum and overtightening a bolt can easily create a headache. :o)
Hope this helps... Good luck!