KNOWN FAULT · Audi

Direct injection, head gasket and air conditioning on the Audi A2 1.6 FSI

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Engine / equipment: Audi A2 1.6 FSI (partly also the 1.4 petrol)
Period mentioned: 2002–2005
Symptoms: Engine warning light and faults in the direct injection or emissions control; coolant loss from the head gasket; air conditioning that stops cooling.
Possible cause described: Autocar explains that the 1.6 FSI introduced direct injection at Audi and that this and the emissions controls cause problems; it also flags the head gasket. CarGurus calls it the quickest but most troublesome A2, and Autodoc cites air-conditioning compressor failures.
Check for the garage: Read the engine and emissions codes; watch the coolant level; test the air conditioning; ask for the history.
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.

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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.

How is it checked?

Read the engine and emissions codes; watch the coolant level; test the air conditioning; ask for the history.

What are the symptoms?

Engine warning light and faults in the direct injection or emissions control; coolant loss from the head gasket; air conditioning that stops cooling.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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