2008 Audi S5 technical service bulletins
355 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2008 Audi S5.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
- This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column...
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 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 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 an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation...
- 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 technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 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 provides information about obtaining a radio code using ODIS.
- 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.
- This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
- Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
- This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- Dealer Communication
- Hydrocarbons form carbon deposits when low-quality fuel is combined with a short distance driving cycle
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- 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).
- Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerances of the opening spring in the thermostat...
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
- This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
- New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
- 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 bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of...
- 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 bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerences of the opening spring in the thermostat...
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
- 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 service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
- The red coolant light is illuminated , indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that 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
- The red coolant light is illuminated, indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that the...
- 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...
- Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
- Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
- 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
- Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure from front brakes.
- 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 complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure
- 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
- This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- Audi Elsa Newsletter
- Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough
- Audi: a warranty extension has been issued for 10 yrs or 120, 000 miles, whichever occur first, on...
- Audi: random cylinder misfires, on some vehicles, during warm up or cold start, CAN cause malfunction...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- For certain 2008 model year Audi S5 vehicles, the 24AY Emissions Service Action replaces the 24AM...
- This communication contains information on the upcoming ECM software update 24AY.
- ECM software
- 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
- The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed
- Sunglass holder will not close
- Brakes squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force
- Squealing from front brakes (PR-1LJ)
- 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...
- 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...
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- After one or both of the front door control units (J386/J387) is replaced, one or both of the rear door...
- This document contains the temporary suspension of emissions service action 24AM code for vehicles...
- Temporary Suspension of Emissions
- 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,...
- Audi: the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates when a random cylinder misfires during either a...
- Random cylinder misfires during cold start or warm up which could
- After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual
- This document contains information on the upcoming emissions service action 24AM for the ECM software.
- ECM Software
- Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound...
- 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
- Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when...
- Steering wheel does not lock
- MIL on for random cylinder misfires during cold start
- ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
- ECM Software Update
- The MIL may illuminate for random cylinder misfire if the coolant temperature is between 18° and 36°C....
- The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel...
- Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied
- Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent...
- During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). Engine may have reduced power without...
- A deformed oil seal behind the potentiometer (Figure 1) causes a linkage of the intake manifold flap...
- Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and...
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment
- MIL on. DTCs may be stored in the engine control module (ECM). Freeze frame data indicates that the DTCs...
- Software update is needed.
- Vibration noises from the doors or the rear parcel shelf are heard, particularly when heavy bass audio is...
- Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- 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 customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle
- Low battery charge: excess current draw location
- Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM
- Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM
- Battery testing and charging
- 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
- 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
- Audi: when low quality fuel is combined with short distance driving cycle, hydrocarbons form carbon...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module
- Low Oil Level" message is on in the DIS or MMI. The hood must be open for at least 30 seconds for a reset of
- Customer hears squeaking noises when turning or maneuvering the steering wheel
- The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a...
- Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been...
- Sequence of error messages are seen on the radio display screen after a CD was loaded into or removed from...
- 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
- The adaptive damping suspension control module, J250, cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual after it has...
- Replaced adaptive damping suspension control module cannot be coded
- Customer may report that the vehicle does not start or only starts when the clutch pedal is pressed very...
- Vehicle does not start or only starts when the clutch pedal is pressed very firmly
- Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when...
- 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
- The master key with remote control does not engage or stay in the ignition lock
- It is possible that objects have been inserted into the ignition lock, which causes the slide of the...
- Key does not stay or engage in ignition lock
- This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
- Headlight switch knob is pressed in. The switch functions correctly
- Steering wheel lock does not work
- ABS warning light on
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Brakes squeak or squeal when braking with light to moderate force on vehicles produced before June 20,...
- Customer feels vibration from 55
- Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Low Oil Level" message is on in the DIS or MMI. The hood must be open for at least 30 seconds for a reset of
- Idle speed characteristic during cold start
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- Customer states constant howling, droning, or scraping noises heard from the front of the vehicle when...
- There may be clutch mechanism wear
- Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
- Audi: 57 door handle touch sensor (advanced key) will not unlock vehicle
- One or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors
- The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- MIL light on. P2015 sender of intake manifold flap position/air flow control, implausible signal P2020...
- Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling
- Oil consumption measurement
- The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or...
- Oil consumption measurement
- Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque
- Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key CAN not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but...
- Audi: when vehicle is at constant speed or is accelerating, from the front CAN heard constant howling, or...
- Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start.
- Audi: transmission problems resulting in a delayed engagement when cold or no drive on first engagement
- Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs
- Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. on vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are...
- Audi: door handle touch sensor (advanced key) will not unlock vehicle. following conditions may be...
- Audi: fuel tank does not reflect that fuel tank is full
- Audi: MIL on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc P0300 (random/multiple cylinder...
- Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full
- 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: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full
- Audi: MIL light on and DTC P2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), P2295 (fuel pressure...
- Audi: software version management (SVM), operating instructions
- Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions
- Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment
- Audi: MIL on (DTC P2146-P2157 for fuel injector supply voltage)
- Audi: xenon headlights high beam CAN not be activated
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers, erratic operation
- MIL/epc warning lights on (P0101, P0113, P2177, P2179)
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