EPC & Engine Light ON! 9k miles!
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EPC & Engine Light ON! 9k miles!
Hey Guys, I purchased a used 2012 A6 Prestige, I received it today and everything seemed fine for a few hours until my car started sputtering and the EPC light came on. Luckily I was passing by the Audi dealership, I gave them a call, while the service center was closed, they still took me in and took a quick look. Seems to be a misfire with one of the cylinders so the car shut it down, could be the coils or something.
My car is still there, they drove me back home and I'll be talking to them tomorrow. I'm a little embarrassed to admit to my friends and family that I have a problem with the car, because I literally just received it.
Anyone else experience this? I'm a afraid I bought a lemon!
My car is still there, they drove me back home and I'll be talking to them tomorrow. I'm a little embarrassed to admit to my friends and family that I have a problem with the car, because I literally just received it.
Anyone else experience this? I'm a afraid I bought a lemon!
Last edited by Metallic-Force; Feb 24, 2012 at 08:07 PM.
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Hey Guys, I purchased a used 2012 A6 Prestige, I received it today and everything seemed fine for a few hours until my car started sputtering and the EPC light came on. Luckily I was passing by the Audi dealership, I gave them a call, while the service center was closed, they still took me in and took a quick look. Seems to be a misfire with one of the cylinders so the car shut it down, could be the coils or something.
My car is still there, they drove me back home and I'll be talking to them tomorrow. I'm a little embarrassed to admit to my friends and family that I have a problem with the car, because I literally just received it.
Anyone else experience this? I'm a afraid I bought a lemon!
My car is still there, they drove me back home and I'll be talking to them tomorrow. I'm a little embarrassed to admit to my friends and family that I have a problem with the car, because I literally just received it.
Anyone else experience this? I'm a afraid I bought a lemon!
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How many miles does it have on it? If it's less than 5000$ (if Audicare was not purchased) then everything should be covered, at least. Did you check the Carfax on it? Why would somebody be selling a 2012 car that just came out. That usually happens rarely from what I would think... A. somebody hit the lottery. B. Somebody got in an accident... But I'm sure you got a good deal, so that's all that matters. Just let Audi handle it, I'm sure they will have it back to new in no time...
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The car was traded in for two cars, it's a family that felt they'd rather have to chevys rather than one Audi.
The car is in pristine condition, no accidents, had it checked by my friend.
They said that it might be a coil problem. I didn't understand it. I'll keep you guys posted. They said they'll give me a call in the afternoon and so far there are no loaners available.
The car is in pristine condition, no accidents, had it checked by my friend.
They said that it might be a coil problem. I didn't understand it. I'll keep you guys posted. They said they'll give me a call in the afternoon and so far there are no loaners available.
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Sorry to hear about your troubles. If it's any comfort, I bought a lighlty used (7,000 miles) C6 last fall thay had troubles from day one. Long story short, I'm now driving a new C7 thankd to Audi. They stepped up in mu case and if yours is found to have some catastrophic fault, will hopefully for you.
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Sorry to hear about A6 problem, I know how it feels, I'm sure they will figure it out and while it sucks better to clear up any issue now than later. I'm new to Audi too & pls let us know what they find. I know there is normally a check at 8K kms (in Canada) to replace oil at least in your case oil change + other check should have been done, anyway pls share the dealer findings.