20 Most Recent 1997 Audi A8 Questions & Answers

The airbag sensors could be broken or might either be loose or touched by accident and it should be fixed or be replaced.

Need to have it scanned by someone,the parts houses such as autozone usually will do this for free. Notate the code number that this gives,it may be as simple as an external sensor or loose wire to transmission.By the way you can google that code number and get lots of usefull info

fusebox in the engine compartment near to the battery, should have a list on the lid/cover

TAKE THE CAR BACK!!!IT HAS MAJOR ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE SOLVED!!!

remove the bottom cover below the engine and connect a battery charger or jump box to the big red wire on the alternator. Ground to the alternator case or engine block.

Wait about 5 minutes - and try to pop the trunk. Then charge the battery as normal.


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start with the easy way , try to use a good fuel injectour if it did not work change your fuel filter , , i need more details in how dose it lose power ? is it when you speed the car jerk , ?? did you scan it ? and did you check if you exhuast blocked ??

Check the fuel pump fuse first. It would be No 28 if I'm not mistaken. If OK check fuel pump relay.

Behind the glovebox there is a short length of cable that you pull down to release the door manually, you have to really feel around for it but it is there.

The problem is that the drains of the motor compartments are plugged up => the water gets into the airco ducts, which have drains in the passengers compartment and are also plugged up... If you leave the air on circulating, the water problem is not there as no water comes in, better is to unclog the drains, there is a description on how to do that, if you need it mail me at rfaass at yahoo dot com and I'll send you a pdf. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_573a00ba7e399076

Most likely the antenna has came out of the socket on the back of the radio.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must have the security anti-theft code for your Audi radio from the car manufacturer, or from an Audi dealer!

The sequence of programming for Audi radio is:
1. Push simultaneous "SCAN" and "RDS" keys until on the screen will appear "1000" displayed.
2. Release keys. No more push on "SCAN" and "RDS" keys because otherwise number "1000" will be considered as first safe code attempt.
3. By the #1 key you will set up the first safe code digit.
4. By the #2 key you will set up the second safe code digit.
5. By the #3 key you will set up the third safe code digit.
6. By the #4 key you will set up the four-th safe code digit.
7. Then push again simultaneous "SCAN" and "RDS" keys for confirm this safe code. On the screen will be displayed "SAFE" notice. Release keys! For few seconds a radio frequence will be displayed. The radio is now ready for use!
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