Audi A6 Avant (2005 - ) - 05 2.7 Water leak taking out electrics

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Fri 30 Jan 2009 13:00
05 2.7 Water leak taking out electrics - TMD
My 2005 A6 Avant just suffered a complete MMI failure - two months out of warranty.
Audi Dealer traced to water in front footwell taking out the telephone control unit. Gonna cost about £1,200 to fix. Dealer mumbled about possible water ingress through "plenun chamber"

Dealer is going to ask Audi UK for a goodwill gesture - but I don't hold out much hope. Interestingly my extended warranty (with Tesco's) doesn't cover water damage. Neither does Audi's for that matter.

Is this a known fault, and surely Audi must take some responsibility for such a leak on a supposed quality car with only 30K on the clock? I would be interested in other peoples' experience so I know how hard to fight with Audi.

Feedback most welcome!
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Fri 30 Jan 2009 14:47
05 2.7 Water leak taking out electrics - Hamsafar
It's a very well known fault, and can also cause brake faults or even failure, Audi have made goodwill payments to some people who have suffered this.
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Fri 30 Jan 2009 16:55
05 2.7 Water leak taking out electrics - adverse camber
especially worth persuing if the dealer serviced it and damaged/incorrectly replaced the cover on the pollen filter.
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