DRC Repair Procedure Changes

**DHall1** · May 7th, 2009, 21:15

We can close the book on this saga for now.

http://rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18401

**SAF** · May 8th, 2009, 15:25

Originally Posted by DHall1

I can close the book on this saga for now.

fix.t
(lots of cars left to go. Let's not assume anything yet.)

**Spidercat** · May 9th, 2009, 01:19

I holding out a little hope that there won't be a sticky next year entitled "My new upgraded DRC is broke again!!!" Hopefully, if/when that occurs, the aftermarket upgrade $$$ will still be available to us poor saps who believe Audi every time they blow sunshine up our collective butts.

This is the last time! If it happens again, I'm leaving you! I really, really mean it this time, Audi!

**DHall1** · May 9th, 2009, 01:40

Not a big deal for me.

DRC can fail every year once a year for 6 years and I am still covered.

Not going to dampen my day. Hehe...dampen.

Now, if it starts failing 2 times a year. Another story.

Originally Posted by Spidercat

I holding out a little hope that there won't be a sticky next year entitled "My new upgraded DRC is broke again!!!" Hopefully, if/when that occurs, the aftermarket upgrade $$$ will still be available to us poor saps who believe Audi every time they blow sunshine up our collective butts.

This is the last time! If it happens again, I'm leaving you! I really, really mean it this time, Audi!

**RS6richard** · May 9th, 2009, 12:28

Audi UK have now admitted the DRC on C5 RS6 are faulty, and can be replaced under extended warranty. There is an article in Autoexpress, please email me at RichardEPatterson@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy. I suggest you contact Audi UK if you have issues and qualify under their "full Audi service, orig DRC parts terms".

**hahnmgh63** · May 9th, 2009, 14:35

For me the dealer is over an hour away and they don't give courtesy cars so that is almost 2.5 hours round trip. So I'm not fully decided but I think I'll hold out until August but I'm keeping my New in the box KW V3's ready to go with the new top mounts. I'm going to ask the dealer to replace the top mounts as any car that is 6 years old has some degree of rubber deterioration.

**Reggie** · July 2nd, 2009, 22:48

New to this forum so I am saying hi -Info I got from my dealer this week on the DRCs:http://forums.quattroworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/7335.phtml

**StevieG.** · July 13th, 2009, 17:03

Just called my dealer in Roswell Georgia, they have no news on the DRC / shock replacement program. The letter I received in February stated that the necessary parts inventory would not be available until early August....thought the dealership would have at least heard about it.

Where are some of you located that have had yours replaced?

**topcat_92** · July 13th, 2009, 19:32

Seattle, WA

**Dogsoldier** · July 13th, 2009, 22:10

Beverly Hills.

**Reggie** · July 14th, 2009, 00:22

Originally Posted by StevieG.

Just called my dealer in Roswell Georgia, they have no news on the DRC / shock replacement program. The letter I received in February stated that the necessary parts inventory would not be available until early August....thought the dealership would have at least heard about it.

Where are some of you located that have had yours replaced?

Steve

The recall is not suppose to go out until this fall per my dealer - Prestige in Denver.

Reggie

**DHall1** · July 14th, 2009, 03:47

IMHO.....I am not a fan of Prestige Audi in Denver. That note aside.

There are several members that already have the new systems installed. Several dealers have the new special tool and are installing the new setups for thier customers. I didnt even have to hoot and holler. Audi called me and made all the arrangements.

As for "this fall". We are just a couple weeks out from August. August is hard written in the service docs.

Originally Posted by Reggie

Steve

The recall is not suppose to go out until this fall per my dealer - Prestige in Denver.

Reggie

**SAF** · July 18th, 2009, 05:31

Got mine done in Houston.

**maverik09** · July 28th, 2009, 08:48

I was wondering if anyone that had not had any prior problems with their DRC was going to wait. I currently have a RS6 with no problems, and no priors and I am kind of hesitant to take it in and have it fixed when there are no apparent problems. I have the current letter, but it really doesn't give a time frame for how long they may be doing the repairs.

**vangelis** · July 28th, 2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by maverik09

I was wondering if anyone that had not had any prior problems with their DRC was going to wait. I currently have a RS6 with no problems, and no priors and I am kind of hesitant to take it in and have it fixed when there are no apparent problems. I have the current letter, but it really doesn't give a time frame for how long they may be doing the repairs.

Lucky that you didn't face an problems with ur DRC so far,but you never know when it will leak. So better go for the imporved ones as it is free already and for sure they will do better job than original ones even if both are not leaking (i think so).

**RS6-4dr911** · July 28th, 2009, 16:22

You might think it's fine but I bet if you look carefully you'll find seepage at the top of the shocks. It may be performing just fine, or so little degradation you don't realize it.

Mine were fine when I bought it (24k mi), but within 18 months or so I thought I noticed some occasional weird handling, then the occasional clunk in the trunk, then we checked and saw the seepage.

If you're still convinced it's fine, I'd be inclined to wait for a while, let the shop of your choice get as many under their belt as you can before you change them out.

**DHall1** · July 28th, 2009, 20:38

Mine started the very same way.

23k all was good.
26k all was good.
28k and after a few days of driving the car in a performance manner....clunk in the trunk just started to appear. Very quiet clunk as there was still some pressure in the lines. But the clunk was there if you turned everything off and listened. Also, the edge and handling was gone. Shock seepage also appeared.
29k car fixed with the new setup and pressure returned. Car back to normal and 100% fixed.
30k all is good and car is perfect.

Originally Posted by RS6-4dr911

You might think it's fine but I bet if you look carefully you'll find seepage at the top of the shocks. It may be performing just fine, or so little degradation you don't realize it.

Mine were fine when I bought it (24k mi), but within 18 months or so I thought I noticed some occasional weird handling, then the occasional clunk in the trunk, then we checked and saw the seepage.

If you're still convinced it's fine, I'd be inclined to wait for a while, let the shop of your choice get as many under their belt as you can before you change them out.

**RS6-4dr911** · July 28th, 2009, 21:00

Stay on topic Dave. You didn't say anything but I know you were thinking it.

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