2012 Audi S5 technical service bulletins
737 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 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 informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- 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 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 information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 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 for all models regarding brake sounds.
- This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless...
- This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the...
- 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 is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- 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.
- 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 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 when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake...
- 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 for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
- This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements...
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- 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 TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter...
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the...
- 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 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 the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 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 when there is noise while steering.
- This bulletin provides information when the exterior trunk handle is 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 sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
- This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
- This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
- This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
- 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 on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software...
- This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after...
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- 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 for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
- This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to...
- 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 detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights...
- This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
- 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 details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights...
- This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 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 technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel...
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not...
- This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
- This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or...
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven...
- 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 bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level...
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
- 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 informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
- This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and...
- This Document informs dealers on the new DSG transmission warranty extension for 2010-2012 S4 & S5 vehicles
- 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
- This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
- 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 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 information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is...
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.
- 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 technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering...
- The oil pressure switch is defective.
- This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the...
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This information bulletin states to remove the car wash bristle and advise the customer to go somewhere...
- 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.
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
- 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 bulletin contains instructions for addressing an insufficient or uneven heating performance from the...
- This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining if a repair is needed when coolant touches a poly...
- This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at...
- This informational bulletin covers the condition of when license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts...
- This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
- 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 bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P052E00 is stored with noise coming from the...
- This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
- 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...
- The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season...
- This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights
- 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 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
- 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.
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- 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 informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
- This bulletin contains instructions for diagnosing transmission leaks and repairing them.
- This bulletin contains instructions for removing the HD radio feature if requested by the customer.
- This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid...
- This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in...
- This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery...
- 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 bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerences of the opening spring in the thermostat...
- 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...
- Technical bulletins and updates
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- This bulletin contains software update instructions for when receiving DTC P17E1. The issue is sporadic.
- This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and...
- This bulletin provides information regarding a software update for DTC P042000 and/or P043000.
- This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics...
- This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting and a solution for brake squeak or squeal with light or moderate...
- This bulletin provide instructions for when there are harsh gear shifts but there is no faults stored and...
- This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace...
- This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace...
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
- Modified wiper blade check for us: wiper blades check condition and replace if necessary (usa only)...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the coolant thermostat with a new part...
- This technical service bulletin notifies the reader that if the TPMS message appears briefly after the...
- This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics...
- This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online...
- This technical service bulletin informs the reader to diagnoise the brake noise issue then replace the...
- The red coolant light is illuminated , indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that the...
- Customer may report that the license plate attachment screws do not install properly
- Gearbox malfunction message in cluster
- The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM,...
- TSBs in this newsletters include the MIL on due to DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2,...
- The MIL is on due to DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold)...
- MIL is on due to One of the following DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance is stored in the engine control...
- 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
- This document contains the fluid capacity chart.
- This Technical Bulletin provides an overview of HD Radio technology and terminology
- While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth...
- The red coolant light is illuminated, indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that the...
- Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only...
- The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- This document contains the scheduled maintenance intervals
- While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth...
- This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- This document contains the important email to all Audi dealership personnel in regards to the immediate...
- Customer may report that there is oil leaking under the vehicle
- 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 report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative
- The MIL is on. DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) is stored...
- Audi: all audi 2011-2012 model year with an 2.0 tfsi engine will be extending the warranty on all fuel...
- Audi: some 2011-2012 audi vehicles with 2.0 tfsi engines will have the warranty extended for intake...
- 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...
- Clutch is not operating properly
- Audi: on some vehicles, the rear differential side flange or axle shaft inboard flange is leaking oil from...
- The MIL is on. DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) is stored...
- Oil is leaking in the area of the Quattro sports rear differential (PR-PDU, PDR, or GH2) side flange 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
- The navigation map update database 8R0051884CJ cannot be activated using Software Version Management.
- This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers...
- The MIL is on. "Coolant System: Fault Turn Off Engine" and the coolant symbol appears in the information panel
- 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
- When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes Briefly after...
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- Group "A" complaints: Valid for vehicles with MMI software below version 566
- The washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS, but the washer solvent level is correct
- 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 MIL is on. DTCs P2440(00) and/or P2442(00) are stored in the ECM. One of the combi valves is defective...
- The coolant warning light is illuminated
- 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 complains of excessive oil consumption
- Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out
- The message "Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil" appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil...
- 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
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- This document contains information on the warranty extension for fuel injectors.
- 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 small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing
- A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing (Figure 1, Figure 2, and...
- 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...
- The exterior door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors
- Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers,...
- Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- Tightening wheel bolts
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- MIL on. DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance are stored in the engine control module (ECM). An incorrect...
- The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty
- An incorrect software setting causes the DTC to be stored.
- The iPod or the USB memory stick is not recognized or the iPod is not charged when either unit is...
- The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card
- The engine warning light is on after engine replacement
- The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- Audi Elsa Newsletter
- Customer may report harsh shift concerns, but the customer is unable to determine the shift point because...
- The customer would like to add a different navigation map database for countries outside of the USA or Canada
- TAC must be contacted before any repairs are attempted
- Customer may report harsh shift concerns; no faults are stored and concern is reproducible
- Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough
- The washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS, but the washer solvent level is correct
- Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning
- Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
- The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil...
- The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil...
- 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.
- The MIL is on. DTC P164B(00) is stored in the engine control module.The oil pressure switch is defective.
- I-wire new wiring diagram application
- The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed
- Sunglass holder will not close
- 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
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- 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...
- Apple® devices with the new 8-pin plug will not play videos using the Audi Music Interface
- 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...
- The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Under extreme driving conditions (such as short-distance,...
- Under extreme driving conditions (such as short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can
- The MIL is on. DTC P164B(00) is stored in the ECM. The oil pressure switch is defective.
- Updated oil pressure switch
- 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
- Rattling noises are heard from the front axle when the vehicle is driven over bumpy or rough roads
- When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area
- Audi: due to damage ABS wheel speed sensor during production, some vehicles may experience steering wheel...
- Steering wheel does not lock
- Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the...
- 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...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). Under extreme driving conditions (such...
- Under extreme driving conditions (such short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can
- The following message appears in the information display: ?Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving?.
- Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated
- Incorrect tolerances of cruise control ?Set? button
- Cruise control sporadically does not work, set button jams
- 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
- Wind noise from Exterior Mirror.
- The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected
- The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected.
- Audi: multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) associated with poor internal contact of circuit board...
- Message appears in the information display: "Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". One or more...
- Several weeks ago, the ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
- The following message appears in the information display: ?Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving.
- Gearbox malfunction message in cluster.
- 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
- 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
- Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair Authorization on this topic
- Steering wheel does not lock
- Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative
- ABS warning light on with additional warning lights on (EPB/TPMS/EPC/MIL)
- 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
- The coolant warning light is illuminated
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- The following message appears in the information display: "Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving"....
- Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the...
- 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
- Audi: in some vehicles, the clutches, after having torque converter, complete gearbox replacement or...
- Rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down
- After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to...
- Rough gear changes both when accelerating and slowing down
- The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a...
- Audi: gearbox malfunction message in cluster
- The coolant warning light is illuminated
- The following message appears in the information display: "Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving"....
- Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults
- Gearbox malfunction message in cluster
- When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to...
- Customer reports seeing the messages "TPMS" and "Tire pressure: System malfunction!" in the instrument cluster
- Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the...
- 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 MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off
- Audi: some vehicle may experience gearbox limp mode
- The adaptive damping suspension control module, J250, cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual after it has...
- Customer may report that the transmission does not work correctly
- Software error in the transmission control module
- Customer may report that the transmission does not work correctly.
- 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
- Customer may report the license plate attachment screws do not install properly
- 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
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- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- MIL on. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 ? P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module...
- 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor)
- 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor)
- 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
- Audi: the axle shaft inboard flange and quattro sports rear differential (pr-pdu, pdr, or GH2) side flange...
- Oil leak in the area of the Quattro sports rear differential (PR-PDU, PDR, or GH2) side flange or axle...
- Rear axle shaft leaks at differential
- Squealing from front brakes (PR-1LJ)
- Customer feels vibration from 55
- Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Idle speed characteristic during cold start
- Audi: pss 37 transmission warning message in cluster
- Transmission warning message appears in instrument cluster
- Transmission warning message in cluster
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving...
- There may be clutch mechanism wear
- Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
- MIL on, with DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module)
- MIL on, DTC for "System rich" (P1137 and/or P1139)
- The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect
- Gearbox malfunction message in cluster
- Gearbox malfunction message in cluster (DTC P17D800 or P179D00)
- Installation Instructions.
- Audi: when fuel tank is completely empty, instrument cluster display zero miles for fuel range and...
- The instrument cluster displays a fuel range of zero miles before the fuel tank is completely empty
- To ensure mobility, a small amount of fuel is still available when a fuel range of zero miles is initially...
- Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure CAN lead to dtcs P113700...
- MIL on, with one or more DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module)
- Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving...
- Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights,...
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- Audi: instrument panel illuminated with electric parking brake (EPB) warning but turned off when ignition...
- Oil leak in the area of the Quattro sports rear differential (PR-PDU, PDR, or GH2) side flange, or axle...
- Rear axle shaft leaks at differential
- The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or...
- Customer may report harsh shift concerns
- Software Installation Instructions.
- Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2010 ? 2012
- Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque
- Audi: the owner's manual is missing the enclosed insert information regarding launch control program, for...
- Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key CAN not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but...
- Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start.
- Audi: guidelines and tips for fuel pump electronics diagnosis.
- Audi: due to related engine electronics, the control unit and in tank fuel pump requires diagnosis.
- Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. on vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are...
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