- Engine / equipment
- Audi A8 D2 (petrol and TDI)
- Period mentioned
- 1994–2002
- Symptoms
- On 5-speed automatics, the locking cable moves over the years and the lever leaves “P” without the key: the car can roll away; steering tie-rod seals that let in water and dust; the fuel-filler blind cover (leak-detection system); driver-airbag inflators that can rupture (1998–1999).
- Possible cause described
- Defects documented by US recalls; European cars may have equivalent campaigns: check by VIN.
- Check for the garage
- Check the lever cannot leave “P” without the key; check campaigns by VIN.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Audi
Automatic shifter lock, steering and airbag on the Audi A8 D2
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the lever cannot leave “P” without the key; check campaigns by VIN.
What are the symptoms?
On 5-speed automatics, the locking cable moves over the years and the lever leaves “P” without the key: the car can roll away; steering tie-rod seals that let in water and dust; the fuel-filler blind cover (leak-detection system); driver-airbag inflators that can rupture (1998–1999).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Audi
- Engine / equipment
- Audi A8 D2 (petrol and TDI)
- Period mentioned
- 1994–2002
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Audi A8 (D2)2000–2002
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