Audi A6 C5 (Second generation) - Facelift (2002 - 2004)

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Fender flares
Rims
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Decals

C5 (Second generation) - Facelift of Audi A6 has been in production since 2002 by 2004.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has increased by 1 lbs.

Audi A6 C5 (Second generation) - Facelift dimensions and specs

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C5 (Second generation) - Facelift

Body style	Wagon, Sedan
Length	192 - 193.4 in
Width	76.10 in
Height	56.4 - 58.2 in
Wheelbase	108.6 - 108.7 in
Curb weight	3516 - 4035 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front Headroom	37.6 - 39.3 in
Rear Headroom	37.6 - 38.7 in
Front shoulder room	56.20 in
Rear shoulder room	55.7 - 56 in
Fuel tank capacity	18.5 - 21.7 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	17 - 20/24 - 27
Towing capacity	3900 - 4600 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	5.8 - 7.8 sec
¼ mile time	14.4 - 17 sec

Audi A6 Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Audi A6 C5 (Second generation) - Facelift production period from 2002 to 2004 drivers have reported 183 complaints. The most common problems are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Model Year	Complaints
2004 A6	34
2003 A6	65
2002 A6	84

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car's engine stopped while at a red light. would not start after failure. ultimately cause was determined to be a...	21 ~ 63248 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon turning the key in the ignition a loud "pop" was heard and smoke began to escape from under the	19 ~ 55366 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 audi a6 avant. the contact stated that the check engine light had been illuminating intermittently....	10 ~ 72019 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi a6. the contact stated when the vehicle is parked the throttle fluctuates. the...	10 ~ 55203 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 audi a6. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle a strong odor of gasoline...	9 ~ 101693 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM faulty ignition coils (so far 3 out of 6 cylinders went bad). on three occasions after starting and putting the...	9 ~ 27963 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated vehicle had a design flaw on the service brakes. he suspected that heat and weight balance...	9 ~ 26755 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 audi a6 avant. the contact stated that the check engine light had been illuminating intermittently....	8 ~ 63913 miles
AIR BAGS passenger air bag failure 2004 audi a-6. car has not been in an accident and air bag has never been	8 ~ 73125 miles
POWER TRAIN 2003 audi a6 had problems with the engine light smoking and little to no acceleration. consumer states that after a...	8 ~ 71440 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owned a 2004 audi a6. while driving at 20 mph smoke appeared from the engine compartment and...	7 ~ 119596 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi a6. when driving he smelled a strong odor of gasoline inside of the...	6 ~ 63090 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES our new audi a6 had the p6 p235/r17 installed as original equipment. within the first 4 000 miles all under...	6
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the first throttle valve malfunction happened on july 2013. cost to repair 1557.95 part cost 878.00 mileage 66784 the second...	5 ~ 90440 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph in normal conditions the fuel pump fractured and the vehicle stalled. the	5 ~ 63572 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle stalled on numerous occasions. driver was making a left turn at an intersection and vehicle stalled. driver...	5 ~ 39095 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am writing about my 2004 a6 avant which has 78 000 miles. at a recent oil service at an...	4 ~ 107620 miles
SUSPENSION i have a 2004 audi a6 2.7t s-line sedan with 56 000 miles on it. for the past several months...	4 ~ 44288 miles
STEERING i have a 2004 audi a6 2.7t s-line sedan with 56 000 miles on it. for the past several months...	3 ~ 59050 miles
VISIBILITY windshield wipers stop during wiper cycle. wipers do not reset or restart for 30-45 seconds after stopping. wipers will not...	3 ~ 98067 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers do not effectively clear the snow the snow is pushed into the air intake the melted snow forms...	3 ~ 14839 miles
STRUCTURE on around may 28th 2006- upon return from work that evening the floor of my car was flooded- i was...	3 ~ 39000 miles
TIRES consumer has experienced 4 tire blow outs witht eh continental tire equipment.*no answer required. mr the tire dealer replaced the...	3 ~ 13833 miles
RIM > WHEELS i would like to bring to your attention a very serious and dangerous issue i am having with my 2004...	3 ~ 23733 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN failure to accelerate. i experience major delays in any acceleration immediately after i have depressed the brake (at any speed)...	3 ~ 4251 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs control unit is faulty on my audi a6 2003. i believe it is subject to recall indicated by the	3 ~ 95667 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER sunroof exploded while traveling on the freeway....	2 ~ 42300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES with the elec stability control being intermittent this is being caused by the abs module going bad/intermittent the brake pedal...	2 ~ 99500 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING passenger side mechanical vertical adjuster does not function is lamp point to about 10 feet to the front of the...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER sudden loss of engine power while driving a 2004 audi a6 avant on highway 280 south in northern california. the...	2 ~ 111000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my audi dealer informed me of a failure in the passenger side airbag and it had to be replaced at...	2 ~ 23201 miles
SEATS i had purchased a 2004 audi a6 quattro with 55 900 miles on it from a nissan dealer in nj...	2 ~ 50850 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving my 2003 audi a6 3.0 quattro on thursday 04/03/2008 around 10:30pm. i was traveling 25mph on sylvan...	2 ~ 31000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch failure. 2002 audi a6. car was having problems running brake lights would stay on even when car...	2 ~ 81050 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*- the contact owns a 2003 2003 audi a6 quarto. while driving 65mph on the highway the contact heard a...	2
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact stated vehicle had a design flaw on the service brakes. he suspected that heat and weight balance...	2 ~ 16239 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS wet roads large hill car over cliff t bone tree no airbag deployment question of seat belt failure. *jb...	2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the vehicle jerks forward. the mechanic indicated that the one out of the six cylinder coil had broke...	2 ~ 29150 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY front windshield is bent or distorted. unable to see out of windsheild clearly. had windshield replaced problem reoccurred. *ak...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle shifts from automatic mode to manual mode inadvertently. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. please describe details.	2
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT significant gas leak caused by broken gas "in tank sending units" housing and seal. gas will leak and fill the...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. the vehicle was recently purchased used and taken to a local repair...	1 ~ 92764 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM brake lights have stopped working. along with abs traction & stability control. *tr...	1 ~ 82000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i have a 2004 audi a6 quattro 3.0 l. this weekend my grown son was sitting in the back seat...	1 ~ 44500 miles
EQUIPMENT own 2002 audi a6 3.0 liter sedan. module(computer) replaced and complained of transmission not working properly. brought auto back to...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with no incident to my audi (accident impact dis-repair) fuel and gas fumes leak. vehicle now spills fuel/fumes when tank...	1 ~ 50000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i am concerned with the safety involved with the catalytic converter on my audi a6. my check engine light appeared...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT water from air conitioning system leaked into passenger compartment and flooded and disabled transmission control module. transmission went into "limp	1 ~ 63000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph the vehicle stopped and had to be pulled over. the contact attempted...	1 ~ 66753 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT on around may 28th 2006- upon return from work that evening the floor of my car was flooded- i was...	1 ~ 55000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights no longer work (any). brake lights will not turn on no matter how many times the pedal is	1 ~ 71000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle service brakes pulsate during normal use at all vehicle speeds resulting in uneven braking action and longer stopping distances....	1 ~ 20340 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR dealer and factorty have refused to send me my original warranty and the technical service bulletin for brake/roter repair/replacement. when...	1 ~ 34264 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 30-35 mph vehicle completely shut down. there was no warning. consumer found that the vehicle had the incorrect	1 ~ 25000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING a number of cars that have red turn signals (versus orange) do not blink the entire light when turning. thus...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact stated vehicle had a design flaw on the service brakes. he suspected that heat and weight balance...	1 ~ 4000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving the vehicle will shut down and the steering will lock up. this happened four times.*ak...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE dt: consumer made a turn and about 2 gallons of water came out from under the front passenger's seat into...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL whenever i attempt to accelerate immediately after using the brakes nothing happens. the car's throttle appears to have no effect...	1 ~ 2000 miles
SEAT BELTS audi a-6 2000 wet road conditions aproximately 36 degrees steep hill car slid off road down embankment front/side crash no...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS wet roads acceleration up hill car slid over hill crashed into several trees restrained fs passenger with severe bone soft...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER failure to accelerate. i experience major delays in any acceleration immediately after i have depressed the brake (at any speed)...	1 ~ 3200 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE the front bumper gets caught on parking bumpers on a regular basis. on this occasion it was torn from the...	1
CHILD SEAT i purchased a 2002 audi a6 as our "family car." during the purchase process i inquired about the safety regulations...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter coils on my 2002 audi a6 failed. dealer replaced 4 failed starter coils but unable to replace other 2	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. the contact stated that during the cold weather season the brake booster filled...	1 ~ 54000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when making right or left turns vehicle will shutoff or will start to loose power. contacted dealer and the dealer	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT the ignition coil spring failed and damaged the engine. consumer indicated that the coil spring was service twice under the	1 ~ 9000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 audi a6. consumer states problems with gauge cluster *tgw the consumer stated the warning gauges no longer functioned and	1

How to improve the appearance of your Audi A6 and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Audi A6 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...

Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....

Rims

All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
OE Wheels LLC 18 inch Rim Fits Audi RS6 ...
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 8525920
- Lifetime structural, one year face finish warranty.
- Center cap included, factory center cap will interchange
- Lugs/Bolts/Locks/TPMS are NOT Included.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Compatible, Click "See more product details"...

Coilovers

Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatib...
- Universal Fitment 22x20 inch. Please Measure Your Vehicle Length And Dimensions Prior to Purchasing
- Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Unpainted Black
- Package includes: 1x Rear Diffuser
- Bolt-on Installation, Instructions NOT included, Professional Installation is Highly...
Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
Nilight 90101E 5Gang Multi-Function 5 Ga...
- Multi Functional Switch Panel: Product integrated with dual USB port, digital voltmeter, 12V outlet, waterproof board and 5 on / off rocker switches, this 12V/24V electrical panel can meet your various needs
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Decals

8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
8 Pieces Bling Crystal Butterfly Car Sti...
- Package contents: You will receive 8 pieces butterfly shape car stickers, two different sizes, abundant quantity for you to use and replace and satisfy your daily car decoration needs, which will make your car look...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...