1999 Audi A6 power steering went out

1999 AUDI A6
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CALEBY62
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The power steering just went out in my audi a6. Fluid level is ok but a light that looks like a battery has come on the dashboard in the speedometer area. What is going on?
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Feb 6, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Inspect your drive belts. Sounds like one may have come loose or broken. Also need to have charging system checked. Most part stores will do this for free of charge.

Let me know how the belts and charging system are and I will follow up.


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Feb 6, 2009 at 2:40 PM
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CALEBY62
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I checked and I've got a belt just sitting in front of the engine block not hooked to anything. How hard are these to replace?
Feb 7, 2009 at 6:54 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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An estimate for repairing your belt is around $200 at dealer. Less at smaller repair shops. If you would like to perform the repairs yourself I can post the procedures and you can decide if you are capable of doing it safely and correctly. Replacing belt takes an experienced mechanic around 2 hours.


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Feb 7, 2009 at 10:42 AM
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