1998 Audi Cabriolet problems
The Audi Coupé was a liftback coupé version of the Audi 80, first shown in 1980. The bodywork was shared with the Audi Quattro. The second generation Coupé arrived in late 1988 and was based on the B3 Audi 80, albeit with a different suspension. The Coupé remained in production until the end of 1996 and spawned the Audi S2 series of sports versions. A convertible model arrived in 1991, called simply the Cabriolet, and remained in production until 2000.
Coupé B2 (1980)
The Audi Coupé (B2, Typ 81/85) was a two-door coupé produced and sold by Audi from 1980 to 1988. It was offered as a less expensive version of its turbocharged, permanent four-wheel drive Audi Quattro without turbocharger(s) or four wheel drive. Later, quattro was added as an option (Typ 85). Typ 81 was the internal model code for front-wheel drive Audi Coupés.
The Coupé, first displayed at the Paris Salon 1980, featured a similar body shape to the Quattro, but without the knife-edged fender flares of the more expensive car. Mechanically, the biggest changes from the Quattro to the Coupé were the use of a naturally aspirated 1.9-litre carburettor petrol engine, 2.0-litre, 2.1-, 2.2-, or 2.3-litre fuel injected inline five-cylinder engine and a front-wheel drive drivetrain. Some lesser Coupés were also fitted with a 1.8-litre inline four-cylinder engine, injected or carburetted, and for the very first year of production a 1.6-litre "YN" 75 PS (55 kW) engine was available. The short-lived 1.6 was the only Coupé not to be fitted with a black rear spoiler.
The Coupé was available as just plain "Coupé" or GL (four-cylinders only), "Coupé GT", and "Coupé quattro" (without the GT tag). From 1986 until the end of production in late 1988, the Coupé GT was also available with the 110–112 PS (81–82 kW) 1.8-litre PV/DZ inline-four best known from the Golf GTi. For the last model year, the new 2309 cc "NG" five cylinder was available, offering 136 PS (100 kW) at 5600 rpm. This engine became available during 1987 for the last of the Audi Coupés sold in the US, where it produced 130 hp (97 kW) at 5,700 rpm as opposed to the 110 hp (82 kW) at 5500 rpm available from the 2.2-litre five which had been used since the facelift for model year 1985. The Coupé had originally gone on sale in the US late in model year 1981 with the 100 hp (75 kW) 2144 cc five-cylinder also used in the 5000 (Audi 100).
For the 1983 model year, European models switched from having two separate headlamps to large integrated Bosch units. Apart from changing the appearance, this also provided improved aerodynamics and better lighting.
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Common 1998 Audi Cabriolet problems
Based on the information gathered from various sources regarding common problems with the 1998 Audi Cabriolet, here is a list of issues reported by owners:
- Oil Pressure Gauge Reading Issue:
- The oil pressure gauge may jump to the maximum 5 bar when the ignition is switched on, indicating a potential problem with the sender that needs replacement.
- This issue can be costly to fix, as the sender replacement can be expensive.
- Fuel and Temperature Gauge Problems:
- Owners have reported issues with the fuel and temperature gauges being slow to move or intermittent.
- These problems are often attributed to either the voltage stabilizer or dry solder on the binnacle's PCB.
- Replacing the voltage stabilizer is a common fix, but it may not always resolve the issue.
- Flashing Brake Warning Light:
- Some owners have experienced intermittent flashing brake warning lights while driving.
- This issue could be related to a badly adjusted switch, causing the warning light to flash unpredictably.
- Oil Temperature Gauge Not Functioning:
- The oil temperature gauge may not rise or light up properly, with the needle flickering but staying near zero.
- This could indicate a potential problem with the gauge itself or an underlying electrical issue.
- Convertible Top Operation Problems:
- Some owners have reported issues with the convertible top operation being slow or inoperative.
- This problem can affect the convenience and functionality of the vehicle, especially for those who enjoy open-top driving.
These common problems with the 1998 Audi Cabriolet can impact the overall driving experience and may require attention from a qualified mechanic to diagnose and resolve effectively.
1998 Audi Cabriolet car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Audi Cabriolet problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Audi Cabriolet vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1998 Audi Cabriolet complaints
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Audi Cabriolet.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WAUAA88G1WN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: A GAS FUME ODOR IS ENTERING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE TO BECOME ILL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED SENDING UNIT AND VARIOUS OTHER PARTS. CONSUMER HAS NOTICED SINCE REPLACEMENT THAT FUME ODOR WAS STRONGER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
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