< 16 F and A6 Brake and Tire Warnings

mloiterman · 02-14-2008, 02:35 PM

My wife's A6 Avant goes crazy every time it goes below about 16F.

Both the tire pressure warning and the rear brake warning light go off and never shut up until the ambient temperature goes above 17 or so.

Is it worth bringing in (semi-common problem), or are they just going to start swaping parts?

ZCD2.7T · 02-14-2008, 05:34 PM

Not that we don't want to help, but I'm actually not aware of anyone active on this forum that drives a C6 A6....

Sad, huh?

http://forums.audiworld.com/c6a6/

spartanS4 · 02-15-2008, 07:09 AM

Your pressure drops in your tires and can set off the low pressure alarm. It's happened in my trailblazer before and they were down a few psi from what it should be. Took it being 2 degrees outside though.

No clue on the brake pad sensor issue. If you can see that there is plenty of life left I would just ignore it.

Sorry if you already knew this, I thought I would give you my experience!

Nvr2Fst · 02-15-2008, 07:27 AM

related also, but doesnt hurt to call the dealer just to be safe

02-14-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
ZCD2.7T AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,318	I'm guessing that the car is an '05 or newer? If so, wrong forum. Try C6 forum: Not that we don't want to help, but I'm actually not aware of anyone active on this forum that drives a C6 A6.... Sad, huh? http://forums.audiworld.com/c6a6/

02-15-2008, 07:09 AM	#3
spartanS4 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,414	Have you checked your tire pressures? When it gets really cold... Your pressure drops in your tires and can set off the low pressure alarm. It's happened in my trailblazer before and they were down a few psi from what it should be. Took it being 2 degrees outside though. No clue on the brake pad sensor issue. If you can see that there is plenty of life left I would just ignore it. Sorry if you already knew this, I thought I would give you my experience! __________________ Current: 993tt - No mods at all Past: b5 S4 with everything (seriously) SpartanS4 - Founding member of the Straight Line Whores (SLW's) "Smooth, safe and remember, this **** is $$$, so enjoy yourself!"

02-15-2008, 07:27 AM	#4
Nvr2Fst Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,548	tire psi will drop 1 psi for every 10 deg drop in temp. Im guessing the brake issue is temp related also, but doesnt hurt to call the dealer just to be safe __________________ Current.... 2008 GTI 4DR DSG, H&R/APR Former..... 2006 GTI DSG, EVOM/APR SLUT Formerer... 2002 S4 TIP, APR/GIAC/MILTK Searching. MKIII GTI VR6 project car Proud Diehard Fan of the 2005 World Champion Chicago WHITE SOX!!! Proud Papa....Please welcome Ashley Makenzie 5-9-07... 5-9-08, how time flys, 1 year old!!!!

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