The infotainment system (radio, navigation, etc.) is not switched off when the ignition key is removed
Audi technical service bulletin A961487 2038849- for 2012-2014 Audi A3, 2015 Audi Q3 and 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet and others.
- Bulletin number
- A961487 2038849-
- Component
- Electrical system
- Summary
- The infotainment system (radio, navigation, etc.) is not switched off when the ignition key is removed. The steering column cannot be locked. The vehicle cannot be locked with the remote. A warning appears in the DIS indicating that the key must be removed from the ignition, but the key has already been removed. DTCs may be logged in the onboard supply control module. The locking cylinder for the ignition lock is stiff because of internal dimensional tolerance issues. The S-contact in the ignition switch does not open due to various manufacturing issues.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints in the electrical category.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A3 2012-2014 201220132014
- Audi Q3 2015 2015
- Audi A3 Cabriolet 2015 2015
- Audi R8 2013 2013
- Audi TT Roadster 2012-2013 20122013
- Audi R8 GT Spyder 2012 2012
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