Fixing Your Audi A6 Water Leak (Video)
Rain has dominated the Shenandoah Valley during the last few weeks. I can appreciate the value of precipitation, since rain = good water levels which = more kayaking excursions. However, the precipitation hasn’t been very kind to my 1999 Audi A6 Avant.
A few weeks ago, I noticed a water leak in the Audi. As I drove uphill, water came rushing through a vent near the passenger side floor. I figured this is one of those problems you can’t really ignore.
Instead of dropping $150+ to have a dealer fix the problem, I decided this was something I would try to fix on my own. The good news for me is that I fixed the problem in less than an hour. The good news for you is that I’m a nice guy and I took some raw video of the process.
I won’t make any guarantees, but this video should help Audi owners who are experiencing similar problems. When you’re done fixing your water leak, feel free to send me a check for the difference.
Denzel,
I’m happy to be someone’s hero. Have fun saving yourself some money.
JWAL
by JWAL
on Jan 18, 2010
Hi I have a A6 saloon 2001 which had the same problem but unfortunatly for me the brake servo which sits next to battery sucked the water into the engine braking the engine rods oops! needed a new engine just to let people know it can do some serious damage
by simon
on Jan 19, 2010
Thats a great little video. I have an A6 02 plate thats getting water in footwell behind the driver but no where else. Have you any ideas?
Just waiting for some dry weather so I can hose down the back door to see if I can find a leek.
Cheers Al.
by Alan Barrow
on Jan 23, 2010
Hey Al,
If you have a sunroof I’ve heard of some drainage issues there. This might lead to the water on the floor of the footwell behind the driver.
Feel free to post another update if you’re able to fix the problem.
JWAL
by JWAL
on Jan 24, 2010
Hi All
Great video – it was the problem on my A4 Avant – I could not believe how much water was actually slooping around.
jm
by j merrell
on Jan 25, 2010
I’ve not yet had this problem on my A6 Avant Quattro but thanks for the heads up. I’ll take mine off and have a look . Many thanks Martin
by Martin
on Feb 11, 2010
JWAL
Thanks for that – just going away with the family and the same problem has been bothering me for some time! Many thanks
Scott in the uk
by SCOTT
on Feb 13, 2010
Scott,
Glad the video helped. Enjoy the family time.
JWAL
by JWAL
on Feb 13, 2010