Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A4 AVANT QUATTRO, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMSREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONIGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, Automatic
Ignition Interlock Cable
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Ignition Interlock Cable
NOTE:
DO NOT kink control cable. If control cable is kinked, gear selector may not move.
- Remove center console cover. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait 30 seconds. Disconnect voltage supply connector for air bag. Voltage supply connector is located behind center console side trim on Cabriolet. Using Torx wrench, remove air bag retaining screws from rear side of steering wheel.
- Remove air bag. Remove steering wheel. Remove dash panel. Place gear selector in Neutral position. Remove cable housing mounting screws at gear selector console. Remove cover from top of ignition switch. Remove spring clip holding cable housing to ignition assembly. Lift and tilt cable housing upward.
- Rotate control cable 1/4 turn until control cable unhooks from ignition switch. See Fig 1 . Remove clip holding cable housing to A/C-heater housing. Remove cable housing from vehicle. To install cable housing, reverse removal procedure. Adjust control cable. See IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE procedure under ADJUSTMENTS.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.