Audi RS6 Power Windows Dead After Mechanic Visit

The power window system failure after a mechanic visit sounds similar to what happened with my 2006 A6 4.2. When all window controls become unresponsive simultaneously, its often linked to the electrical system rather than individual window motors or regulators. In my case, the battery disconnect during service work caused the window control module to lose its programming. The window troubleshooting revealed no physical issues with the window motors or regulators. The solution required a proper reset of the power window system through the following steps: 1. Turn ignition to ON position 2. Press and hold each window switch down position for 5 seconds 3. Release and pull up each switch for another 5 seconds 4. Repeat for all windows including sunroof if equipped If this reset procedure doesnt resolve the issue, the window control module might need diagnostic scanning. While not a serious mechanical problem, it can indicate either a programming issue or potential electrical system concerns that should be addressed before affecting other vehicle systems. The error code on your dash suggests getting it properly diagnosed. Window system problems on these models typically stem from either programming issues after power interruption or failing control modules rather than physical window motor failures.

The power window system failure after a mechanic visit sounds similar to what happened with my 2006 A6 4.2. When all window controls become unresponsive simultaneously, its often linked to the electrical system rather than individual window motors or regulators. In my case, the battery disconnect during service work caused the window control module to lose its programming. The window troubleshooting revealed no physical issues with the window motors or regulators. The solution required a proper reset of the power window system through the following steps: 1. Turn ignition to ON position 2. Press and hold each window switch down position for 5 seconds 3. Release and pull up each switch for another 5 seconds 4. Repeat for all windows including sunroof if equipped If this reset procedure doesnt resolve the issue, the window control module might need diagnostic scanning. While not a serious mechanical problem, it can indicate either a programming issue or potential electrical system concerns that should be addressed before affecting other vehicle systems. The error code on your dash suggests getting it properly diagnosed. Window system problems on these models typically stem from either programming issues after power interruption or failing control modules rather than physical window motor failures.

Thanks for the detailed reset procedure. Had the exact same symptoms on my RS6 last month after replacing the alternator. The window controls completely died and none of the switches worked. After trying the reset steps you mentioned, my car still showed the error. It turned out the window control module needed reprogramming. The window motor and regulators were fine, but the door panel had to come off to access and reset the module properly. Did you track how much the repair ended up costing? Just curious since my bill seemed high at 420 Euro for diagnosis and reprogramming. Also wondering if youve had any issues with the window system since getting it fixed? The electrical gremlins in these cars can be tricky to diagnose, especially when multiple systems get affected after routine maintenance.

Thanks for the detailed reset procedure. Had the exact same symptoms on my RS6 last month after replacing the alternator. The window controls completely died and none of the switches worked. After trying the reset steps you mentioned, my car still showed the error. It turned out the window control module needed reprogramming. The window motor and regulators were fine, but the door panel had to come off to access and reset the module properly. Did you track how much the repair ended up costing? Just curious since my bill seemed high at 420 Euro for diagnosis and reprogramming. Also wondering if youve had any issues with the window system since getting it fixed? The electrical gremlins in these cars can be tricky to diagnose, especially when multiple systems get affected after routine maintenance.

Thanks for asking about the repair costs. After experiencing that window regulator initialization issue following the alternator work, I got it properly fixed. My final bill came to 290 Euro for the complete diagnose and repair procedure, which seems more reasonable than your 420 Euro quote. The window control module reprogramming worked perfectly, and I havent experienced any power window problems since then. The shop confirmed that disconnecting the battery during other repairs often triggers these electrical quirks in the window system. While the window motors and window regulators were mechanically sound, the control module just needed proper initialization to restore normal operation. These electrical issues can definitely pop up after routine maintenance when the power gets interrupted. The good news is that once the window control module gets properly reset and initialized, the system typically remains stable. In my case, all four power windows have been working flawlessly for the past few months with no error codes or operational issues.

Thanks for asking about the repair costs. After experiencing that window regulator initialization issue following the alternator work, I got it properly fixed. My final bill came to 290 Euro for the complete diagnose and repair procedure, which seems more reasonable than your 420 Euro quote. The window control module reprogramming worked perfectly, and I havent experienced any power window problems since then. The shop confirmed that disconnecting the battery during other repairs often triggers these electrical quirks in the window system. While the window motors and window regulators were mechanically sound, the control module just needed proper initialization to restore normal operation. These electrical issues can definitely pop up after routine maintenance when the power gets interrupted. The good news is that once the window control module gets properly reset and initialized, the system typically remains stable. In my case, all four power windows have been working flawlessly for the past few months with no error codes or operational issues.

Based on what happened, I finally took the car back to the shop last week. The mechanic found that after their previous work, the window control module needed a complete reprogramming. While the power window motors were fine, the system reset wasnt enough to fix it. The final repair bill came to 380 Euro for diagnostic time and module reprogramming. Though expensive, its been working perfectly since then. All window controls respond normally now and the dash error is gone. The window troubleshooting showed no mechanical issues with any components, it was purely an electrical quirk after the previous repair work. Looking back, I probably should have taken it back sooner instead of trying various reset procedures. At least now I know these electrical gremlins can pop up after routine maintenance when they disconnect the battery. The car runs great otherwise, so Im happy to have this sorted without any major parts replacement needed.

Based on what happened, I finally took the car back to the shop last week. The mechanic found that after their previous work, the window control module needed a complete reprogramming. While the power window motors were fine, the system reset wasnt enough to fix it. The final repair bill came to 380 Euro for diagnostic time and module reprogramming. Though expensive, its been working perfectly since then. All window controls respond normally now and the dash error is gone. The window troubleshooting showed no mechanical issues with any components, it was purely an electrical quirk after the previous repair work. Looking back, I probably should have taken it back sooner instead of trying various reset procedures. At least now I know these electrical gremlins can pop up after routine maintenance when they disconnect the battery. The car runs great otherwise, so Im happy to have this sorted without any major parts replacement needed.