2004 Audi A8 technical service bulletins
209 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2004 Audi A8.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel...
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4...
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- Body components
- Wheel change mode/jacking mode
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion...
- This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19....
- This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3,...
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in...
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel...
- VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
- The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal
- The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on or...
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The AMI cable...
- Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed
- Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out
- The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in...
- This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01,...
- Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a...
- High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a...
- This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees
- Tightening wheel bolts
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- Audi Elsa Newsletter
- Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough
- Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically
- Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- Technical bulletins and updates
- This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be...
- The volume of the radio, navigation announcements, or output of the Bluetooth telephone system changes...
- Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket
- As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak
- ATF pan leaks
- Audi: electrically adjustable steering column adjustment fails to adjust vertical and is restricted and...
- Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically
- Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and...
- Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator...
- This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously
- Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery
- This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries,...
- Low battery charge: Diagnosis tips and TAC instructions
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound...
- ElsaPro Tip: "notes"
- Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and...
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment
- Elso pro reminder.
- A loud noise is heard from the MMI screen while it is opening or closing
- A loud noise is heard from the MMI screen while it is opening or closing.
- Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
- Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative
- Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the...
- The self-leveling system can no longer be adjusted with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling...
- Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- Rear center armrest lid does not latch
- The front center armrest makes creaking noises when the lid is pressed down with the weight of the...
- Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed
- If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of...
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- Electric steering column adjustment is restricted or does not work at all
- The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column...
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes
- This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been...
- Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers
- The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in...
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Seat Belt
- Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake...
- This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously
- Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
- The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column...
- The self-leveling system can no longer be adjusted with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling...
- Customer complains of brake squeal.
- Brakes squeel
- This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently
- Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently
- 2004 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
- Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking
- Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- Audi: the control module, as a safeguard, will lower vehicle to lowest position and illuminate warning...
- The self-leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling...
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- Oil consumption measurement
- Oil consumption measurement
- Audi: airbag warning light on, upper limit for front or rear side airbag exceeded
- Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel...
- Audi: when slowing down from highway speeds there is a whining noise due to wear of a bearing
- Audi: daytime running lights do not work
- Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by...
- Audi: automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. headlight turns on or off early or late when...
- Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under...
- Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils
- Audi: software version management (SVM) operating instructions
- Audi: for interim claims for 28F2/J1 vehicles campaign only
- Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative. self leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the mmi;...
- Audi: the entry in the steering control unit is incorrect
- Audi: MIL on (mass airflow sensor dtcs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 in ECM). engine has low...
- Audi: software version management (SVM), operating instructions
- Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions
- Audi: the self leveling system CAN not be adjusted any more with the mmi
- Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment
- Audi: air suspension operative (DTC 1577)
- Audi: self leveling suspension inoperative, warning lamp on
- Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative
- Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- Audi: MIL on (mass airflow sensor dtcs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 in ECM)
- Audi: airbag warning light on; upper limit for front/rear side airbag exceeded. over time resistance...
- Cooling fan inoperable
- Audi: cooling fan inoperable
- Poor or no heating in any or all heating zones of the vehicle
- Audi: poor or no heating in any or all heating zones
- Automatic headlight switches on and off without reason
- Audi: automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. automatic headlight switches on too early or...
- Audi: adaptive lighting, headlight range control warning
- Dynamic headlight range control, warning light is on in the instrument panel center display
- Airbag warning light on, upper limit for front or rear side airbag exceeded
- Fuel filling problems
- Thumping, knocking or popping noise in fuel tank area
- Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter
- Loses power or will not move after stop
- Exterior lights, mositure accumulation.
- Automatic trunk lid opening system not operating normally, interrupts during opening / closing process
- Airbag system, servicing
- Oil leaks from upper engine areas, diagnostic guidelines
- Sun roof cannot be opened in lift position
- Customer satisfaction campaign jf
- Engine, intake manifold mounting bolt torque
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), system operational revision & software update
- Multi media interface (MMI), audio, and battery concerns
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), system operational revision & software concern
- Oil filter cap, interference with generator (GEN) coolant pipe
- Engine torque support, diagnostic trouble code (DTCS) P1874, P1875, P1876 stored in DTC memory
- Ignition key, emergency release revision
- Front wheel bearings clicking noise heard when turning steering wheel
- Tire pressure monitoring system diagnosis
- Mmi & navigation dvd updates
- Engine, ribbed belt upper idler roller checking
- Power steering, hesitates / causes noises
- Maintenance Card
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