This 2001 Audi S6 factory service and repair manual is built around this exact year and trim, so the specifications, wiring diagrams, and procedures inside are the ones Audi published for your car rather than generic figures pulled from a related model.
Engines covered
- 4.2L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2001 S6. One recall is on federal record for this model year. It covers the electrical system: if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, causing an electrical short that could originate a fire in the left dashboard area. Owners have filed 1 complaint for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
From tracing the headlight switch wiring harness to a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2001 S6.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
ATF pan leaks
Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
Showing the 8 most recent of 69 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI S6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.
