ArStL

So true!
Just look at how Lexus and now even Buick(ha) is throttling Audi and others when it comes to customer satisfaction ratings.

The other issue I see mentioned over and over on the blogs is just the gross negligence and lack of knowledge on part of the techs working at these places. The true surprise is that these dealerships can actually survive.

all too bad, love the audi cars and have owned multiples. now that has to be re-thought

Mister Bally

Agreed. Tell them to stuff their extortion attempt. You can live without TPMS. Just like we've all done up until now. I still have a freebie VW/Audi el cheapo tire gauge.

Brozee

Anythings better than the built in faulty system and sorry for being incorrect on the inclusion and gain of audi and their TPMS. The least they could have done is make one that is reliable

ArStL

we MAY have successful reasonable resolution

spaniardone

Dealer will say that you have to replace sensors when they die but that’s not entirely true, in Europe dealer mechanics are able to remove the tire from the rim without damaging the sensors at all, replace the batteries and put them back on, however, in the US like with everything else, when things go bad they just throw it away and get you new ones. I suggest you remove the fuse and forget about those freaking sensors, measure the air volume in your tires the old fashion way, staring at the tire and using your thumbs to apply pressure checking PSI once in a while, or take it to a more dedicated mechanic and have those batteries replaced. I doubt that you can turn those off through your MMI like someone pointed out in here.

tjsa8

Our dealer told us the sensors were $400 a pop. Thanks but no thanks. If I can't look at the tires and tell its flat, I don't deserve to drive.

sterfry

My car is a 2004 A8L. I pulled the pressure sensor out of my spare to see if the batteries could be changed. It's a sealed unit. Once the electronics are assembled in the housing, the housing is completely filled with epoxy. The sensor can be removed and reinstalled without damaging it.

The part number on my sensor is: 4D0 907 275 C. According to genuineaudiparts.com MSRP should be $120 per sensor.

ArStL

The A8 Advocate Team at Audi of America has finally seen the light, no doubt due to increased pressure from frustrated owner, and authorized local dealer to replace sensors at no cost to now, less frustrated owner.

All good at this point.

Appreciate always good support from knowledgeable folks on the forum.

cclcal

Finally brought car back in to service parking brake malfunction for the 3rd time and TPMS malfunction for the 3rd time. Extended warranty covered the parking brake (left rear caliper fault) but had to pay 100$ deductible because 10 months ago it was the right rear caliper issue.

Dealer now says TMPS batteries on 3 of 5 sensors are dead and not covered under my Audi Pure Platinum warranty - will cost 1100$. I told him "no way"


Also, the soft close on the cupholder and ashtray covers is gone, just slaps open. But dealer also states not covered under warranty - trim pieces only 12 month warranty.??

Shouldn't these items be covered?

thanks

gaspasser19

You can pick up the TPMS on Tirerack for $88 each. $10/TPMS for installation when installing new tires at NTB. Avoid the dealer for these easy fixes, they are just rapists.