The service and repair manual for the 1985 Audi 5000 — 2.2L I5 and 2.2L I5 and 2.0L I5 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I5 — 136 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I5 — 131 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I5 — 121 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | S Wagon 4-Door · S Turbo Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CS Turbo Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 29 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 5000 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 84
- General Information 1,413
- Accessories & Equipment 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 70
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 113
- Steering 57
- Electrical 145
- Suspension 41
- Engine Mechanical 109
- Transmission 165
- Engine Performance 401
- Booster-to-Bracket 18
- Girling 26
- Teves 18
- Front 52
- Rear 48
- Master Cylinder-to-Booster 18
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 5000
- Vehicle Speed Control — cruise control · 87V170000Idle rpm may become erratic and, in someinstances,increase.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 89V006000Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 87V157000Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 86V103000Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 87V008000Unexpected sudden acceleration without prior warningcould result in a vehicle crash, causing injurie.
- Vehicle Speed Control — cruise control · 87V009000Engine surge could ultimately see-saw to the extend thatloss of vehicle control could be experienced.
Owners have filed 29 complaints and Audi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1985 5000. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 5000 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 5000?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.2L I5 and 2.2L I5 and 2.0L I5 across the S Wagon 4-Door, S Turbo Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, CS Turbo Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 1985 5000 problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1985 5000, covering vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 1985 5000 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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