2018 Audi R8 Spyder technical service bulletins
334 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault
- This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00...
- This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the...
- This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases...
- This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
- The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to...
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the...
- This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app.
- This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs.
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the...
- This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- This bulletin provides information for when the 12V socket and/or the cigarette lighter are not working.
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
- This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion...
- This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green.
- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
- This bulletin provides guidance for exterior glass cleaning.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- This bulletin provides information about the steering wheel alignment.
- This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when tehre is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the FMC for obtaining vehicle software updates...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a warning in the instrument cluster: "Instrument cluster:...
- This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- This bulletin addresses complaints about the heated steering wheel, DTC B145504.
- This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- This bulletin provides information when there is vibration/clacking/boomingnoises when driving due to...
- This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
- This bulletin provides sevice info regarding the bluetooth connection with an Apple iPhone.
- This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements...
- This bulletin provides information for when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the...
- This bulletin provides tips for improving the robustness of the Bluetooth and CarPlay connection.
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- This bulletin provides information for wire harness repairs and documentation.
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- This bulleitn provides information regarding UV Leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors.
- This bulletin providesi nformation when various DTCs are stored; high maximum temperature recorded for...
- This TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter...
- This bulletin provides information when a
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- This bulletin provides information when thre is a warning in the instrument cluster: "Instrument cluster:...
- This bulletin provides information when DTC U14A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the...
- This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi pre sense is displayed after...
- This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
- This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
- This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- Apple CarPlay: general troubleshooting for connection complaints.
- This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements...
- This bulletin provides information regarding various comlaints related to Apple CarPlay with Apple iOS...
- This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- This TSB provides information when there are visible wires in the interior.
- This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- This TSB provides informaiton about locating noises coming from suspension.
- This bulletin is an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
- This bulletin provides information when a GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements...
- This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling.
- This bulletin provides information when the control functions in the vehicle are restricted.
- This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle...
- This bulletin provides information regarding wheel alignment.
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean...
- This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
- This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy...
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop...
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore...
- This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi...
- This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the exterior black optic trim is discolored.
- This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the...
- This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- This bulletin provides information on frequency analysis.
- This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with...
- This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage.
- This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to...
- This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox...
- This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the calendar function is not available; MIB2 and MIB2+.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start...
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in...
- This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information when there is visual damage on the steering wheel.
- This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention.
- 37 Transmission shifts back up after manually shifting down on steering wheel
- This bulletin provides information when the defrost function deactivates after 5-10 seconds and/or MMI...
- This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the...
- This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical...
- This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- This bulletin provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B13BCF2 stored in the airbag...
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- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise while steering.
- This bulletin provides information when the leather dashboard is blistering, bubbling, wrinkled, loose,...
- This bulletin provides information when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
- This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
- Due to a software error, affected vehicles may experience elevated tailpipe emissions when driven in Sport...
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
- This informational bulletin contains software instructions for vehicles with MIB2 with Navigation plus.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the FPK...
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
- 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off
- This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer
- This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map
- This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19....
- This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering...
- This bulletin contains instructions for proceeding with R8 repairs
- This informational bulletin contains information regarding the propshaft splines.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD Creator program
- This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading
- This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements
- 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...
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- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
- Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
- This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
- This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level...
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic...
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- This bulletin contains repair information for a clicking noise heard from the front brakes when being...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
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- This bulletin contains instructions for an oil leak that is due to excessive sealant used in a previous...
- UPDATE ? Laser Headlamp LED (NVLW)
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
- This bulletin contains instructions for checking transmission leaks at the rear of the vehicle.
- The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an...
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- Media playback
- 4.0T Locating
- This bulletin contains instructions for when there is an oil leak through the breather line of the gearbox...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
- Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509 Castrol EDGE®...
- This bulletin contains a software update for when an All-Wheel Drive Malfunction Message is displayed in...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions and a software update for when the side marker light does not work.
- Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery
- Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles...
- Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure...
- To update all US Audi Dealers to the current R8 service standards, Audi of America is pleased to inform...
- All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable...
- Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping...
- Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.
- This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- New Document
- Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.
- Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection
- This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the...
- This information bulletin explains why traffic incidents nearest to the vehicle/in the surrounding area do...
- This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in...
- Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.
- This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the...
- This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
- This informational bulletin explains why there is a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns.
- Settings Section: Added "Turn off Manual Speed Warning (if equipped) "
- Trunk Inspection Section: Added: "Check battery clamps for proper torque Refer to Elsa Pro for specification"
- This repair authorization asks the reader to contact the Technical Assistance Center before performing...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
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- Added
- This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated.
- This informational bulletin instructs dealers to open a TAC ticket if the
- This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector Apple...
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
- This bulletin contains repair information for a clicking noise heard from the front brakes when being...
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions
- This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and...
- This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
- This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the...
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online...
- Audi connect Gen1 and Gen2 systems: Differences and troubleshooting
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- This document contains information on the oil level measurement dry sump lubrication system.
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