2009 Audi R8 technical service bulletins
428 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2009 Audi R8.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle...
- 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 when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 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 information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with...
- This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 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 information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in...
- This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the...
- 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 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 on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.
- This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
- This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises in the instrument panel.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is a chattering/skipping sensation in the front axle on...
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
- This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is chattering/skipping in the front axle during tight turns.
- This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding,...
- This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
- This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during...
- SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.
- Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
- This informational bulletin explains why there may be a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns.
- Updated
- Campaign Closure Notice
- This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of...
- This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Dealer Communication
- This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
- This informational bulletin gives instructions for identifying chip tuning.
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining if bushings need to be replaced.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.
- This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- This technical service bulletin explains how to replace the coolant thermostat.
- Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
- This informational bulletin explains why there is a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via...
- 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...
- New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
- Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- 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 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 information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading
- 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...
- Install an additional tensioning strap to the coolant expansion tank.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the...
- ATE-18-25
- This bulletin contains instructions for an oil leak that is due to excessive sealant used in a previous...
- This informational bulletin contains repair instructions for when the control arm or wheel bearing housing...
- To update all US Audi Dealers to the current R8 service standards, Audi of America is pleased to inform...
- Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
- This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for the lubricating rear spoiler drive unit.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are...
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- This informational bulletin explains why engine oil can be discolored.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a leaking air intake hose that causes MIL to...
- This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has...
- Technical bulletins and updates
- 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 bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
- This technical bulletin provides an update for R8S without ceramic brake pads when the customers report...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for the lubricating rear spoiler drive unit.
- This technical service bullletin provides troubleshooting for a leaking air intake hose that causes MIL to...
- This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
- This technical service bulletin explains how to replace the coolant thermostat.
- The MIL is on due to DTC P218100 being stored in the ECM. The coolant temperature gauge does not work, the...
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers
- The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system
- VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
- When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is...
- 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
- DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only...
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on or...
- Clutch is not operating properly
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules
- Part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles equipped with LED daytime running lights
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- The customer complains about the picture quality of rearview backup camera image in the MMI screen
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump.
- 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,...
- Radio turns on and off while vehicle is being driven
- Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Customer states that oil consumption is higher than what is stated in the vehicle owner's manual.
- A chattering/skipping sensation felt in the front axle during tight, slow-speed turns could occur when...
- Equipment: electrical
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- 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...
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- The customer may report flickering of the dash insert lighting, of the A/C control panel lighting, or of...
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- The customer hears creaking noises from the instrument panel, particularly over rough roads
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- The following message appears on the MMI display: ?Device or cable type not supported?. The ?Device or...
- Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers,...
- Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- Tightening wheel bolts
- Audi Elsa Newsletter
- The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty
- The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- The rear spoiler extends slowly or operates erratically
- The customer would like to add a different navigation map database for countries outside of the USA or Canada
- The audio CD or navigation DVD cannot be ejected from the RNS-E optical disc slot behind the navigation screen
- Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough
- Audi: under specific conditions, the emissions control systems warranty, for fuel injector replacement,...
- Audi: a warranty extension has been issued for 10 yrs or 120, 000 miles, whichever occur first, on...
- Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning
- Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
- Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated
- A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
- I-wire new wiring diagram application
- 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...
- Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake...
- Pending service solutions and bulletins
- Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- 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...
- Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
- Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
- Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and...
- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- 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
- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
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- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- Elsa newsletter
- The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a...
- Customer complains that during Bluetooth calls, the person at the other end has trouble hearing the...
- When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is...
- The customer complains of one or more of the following issues: ? When the vehicle is completely refueled,...
- After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual
- Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound...
- The vehicle's anti-theft alarm sounds when the driver door is unlocked with a mechanical key
- 96 Alarm sounds when driver door is unlocked with mechanical key
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- The process of draining oil through the drain plug is not always tidy
- When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area
- The dashboard lights and controls may briefly flicker under hard acceleration after downshifting or when...
- Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied
- During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party
- Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and...
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment
- Audi: information provided regarding warranty extension on carbon buildup removal, engine cylinder head...
- Because the R8 is not equipped with a dual mass flywheel, engine vibrations go directly into the transmission
- Customer may report hearing a rattle noise from the rear of transmission at idle
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- Customer may report hearing a rattle noise from the rear of transmission at idle
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel.
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected
- The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected.
- Several weeks ago, the ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
- This document contains the Audi oil capacity chart.
- After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual
- The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty
- The customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle
- Low battery charge: excess current draw location
- Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
- Audi Oil Capacity Chart
- This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair Authorization on this topic
- Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers
- Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered
- Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the...
- Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers,...
- The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system
- Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- Customer hears squeaking noises when turning or maneuvering the steering wheel
- When a control arm or wheel bearing housing (swivel bearing) is replaced, additional parts must be...
- This document contains information on the oil level measurement dry sump lubrication system.
- Customer hears squeaking noises when turning or maneuvering the steering wheel
- Some telephone numbers that were downloaded via Bluetooth® are stored with additional, unrelated numbers...
- The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a...
- The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but...
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- The Bluetooth telephone bonding tone is too loud or quiet for the customer
- 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...
- The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but...
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Customer reports that brake squeal is heard coming from front and/or rear brakes
- 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
- Elsaweb Newsletter
- Coolant warning light on or coolant loss
- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- Audi: intake air hose leaking
- MIL is illuminated
- Air filter change intervals are provided for vehicles that are operated in normal conditions
- 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
- Customer feels vibration from 55
- Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
- The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect
- Customer may report a rattle noise from rear of transmission at idle
- The R8 is not equipped with a dual mass flywheel therefore the engine vibrations go directly into the gearbox
- DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time.
- Part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with LED DRLs. For vehicles with halogen...
- Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Idle speed characteristic during cold start
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- Complaints are reported by the customer regarding electrical features and functions in the vehicle
- Excessive Voltage DTCs present in multiple control units
- Complaints are reported by the customer regarding electrical features and functions in the vehicle
- The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or...
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain...
- Audi: due to position of air intake, behind front wheel, the air filter gets dirtier, than normal, when...
- Audi: steering tiptronic switch inoperable
- Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell...
- Audi service campaign: under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak
- Audi service campaign: apology letter about the water pump campaign
- Audi service campaign: apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information
- Volkswagen: there is a coolant warning light or a loss of coolant
- Audi service campaign: a seal inside the coolant pump CAN wear out and leak coolant
- Audi: MIL on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc P0300 (random/multiple cylinder...
- Audi: fuel gauge reads empty after refueling (dtcs 00438, 00771, 00439, or 00251)
- Audi: MIL on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc P0300 random/multiple cyliner...
- Audi: software version management (SVM) operating instructions
- Audi: MIL on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored inthe ECM data MEMORY-P310B (low pressure...
- Audi: software version management (SVM), operating instructions
- Audi: engine will not start with possible MIL/epc on (P0087, P0088, P310B). engine doesn't start. the...
- Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions
- Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment
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