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Audi A8 and S8 Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the A8/S8. Their findings are listed below and the need for Audi S8 extended car warranties is evident. While Audi makes a beautiful vehicle, we were surprised at the number of service visits the drivers of an Audi A8 needed during their ownership.

Audi S8 extended car warranties will protect against annual Audi factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, Audi service facilities have the most expensive labor rate for shop mechanics in the country. For many dealerships, $100 per hour and higher is the norm. Audi parts prices are near the highest in the auto industry too. There is a price to pay for riding in style with an automobile like this!

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Additional Problems:

Air conditioner: The air conditioning may not cool sufficiently and/or the outside temperature reading may be wrong due to a poor crimp connection or faulty outside temperature sensor. (2005)

Brakes: The ABS (anti-lock brakes) may activate unnecessarily under normal to light application due to cracks in tone wheels. (1996-05)

Engine noise: Squealing and/or chirping from the serpentine drive belt caused by damaged upper idler pulley, which must be replaced. (2004)

Engine noise: Poor 4.2L engine performance may be accompanied by a hissing sound caused by a vacuum leak at the intake manifold. This may require re-tightening the bolts, replacing the gasket or replacing the gasket along with applying sealer around the intake ports. (2004)

Steering problems: The power steering may be noisy and feel like it is skipping and, if there are no leaks, the reservoir or pump may need to be replaced. (2004)

Suspension problems: The automatic leveling system may quit working due to problems with the sensors, which may need to be replaced if they are not the latest version (having a black dot on them). (2004-05)