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1997 Audi A8 TSBs

69 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

Other

15 bulletins
610574

INFORMATION ON REPLACING DAMAGE FASTENERS WHEN A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE FASTENERS MAY BE BROKEN,...

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LOOSE OR FALLEN BEHIND THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER / LENS ASSEMBLY.

604017

SUBJECT ON CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM, FUNCTION OPTIONS.

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603134

CONDITION WITH INSUFFICIENT VEHICLE GROUND AT GROUND LOCATION 43.

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*YC

600742

SUBJECT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 00591 & 00592L.

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*YC

600732

INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE COMPONENTS.

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*YC

600730

INFORMATION ON FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS.

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*YC

53636

CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED.

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53632

SUBJECT ON THREADED POP RIVETS.

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53622

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF FRONT FLOOR MATS.

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*YC

10249085

Google Maps Street View (NVLW))

10243787

Audi Elsa Newsletter

10163501

This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19.

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10155644

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part...

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numbers going forward.

10128350

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil...

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change.

10124898

This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees.

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This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.

Engine

15 bulletins
600727

SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT CENTER BOLT AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKER BOLT, CORRECTIONS.

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54059

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE/MOTOR.

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*YC

10231130

Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants

10216682

Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.

10216662

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

10216656

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

10128399

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014.

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Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.

10123882

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011.

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Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.

10123764

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015.

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Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.

10123587

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013.

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Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.

10122766

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011.

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Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights. This open waterprotected ventilation system (needed for pressure compensation) creates different climate zones in the headlight: very warm areas, where the lens is warmed up by the light, and relatively cool areas, where the lens is cooled own by the air flow. Considerable differences in humidity and temperature between the inside and the outside of the headlights, even while driving, can lead to condensation. This is especially true in cold and wet weather, but it can also happen after a car wash, after steam cleaning the engine or the front end, with overnight temperature changes, etc. This phenomenon is more visible on lenses made of clear glass than on lenses with patterns. The moisture does not affect the headlight function (light performance) and does not lead to corrosion or other damage to headlight parts.

10122415

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013.

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Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.

10120682

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013.

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Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiring. This bulletin applies only to non-diesel engines.

10119946

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013.

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This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).

10058584

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER...

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ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL. ALL YEARS. *PE

Tires & Wheels

8 bulletins
600733

SUBJECT ON WHEELS AND TIRES.

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53625

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY HAS ESTABLISHED A TOLL-FREE OE SERVICE LINE TO ASSIST THE DEALER NETWORK REGARDING ANY GOODYEAR TIRE CONCERNS.

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10251027

Tightening wheel bolts

10250950

Tightening wheel bolts

10128009

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

10124751

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013.

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Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.

10121408

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012.

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Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as outlined in Elsa. Proper use of a calibrated torque wrench ensures that all wheel bolts are tightened equally and reduces the chances of repeat repairs. Using methods other than a calibrated torque wrench to attain correct wheel bolt torque may lead to problems.

10027923

AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT.

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TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE

Brakes

6 bulletins
600734

SUBJECT ON ABS FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS.

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*YC

10127856

This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the...

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headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.

10123713

Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment.

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Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. ABS and/or brake lamp(s) will be illuminated in IP cluster. Broken ground bond wire within the ABS module (ABS 5.3 system) causes diagnostic communication issues with the ABS module, ECM, and TCM. Brake system and ABS system functionality are not affected by the broken ground circuit. This bulletin only addresses the communication issue (broken ground circuit) between the vehicle and the diagnostic scan tool described above. This bulletin does not address any subsequent vehicle diagnostic system issues that may exist. OBD system works normally; emission or diagnostic critical malfunctions will be indicated by MIL illumination. ABS system is not functionally affected by the broken ground circuit.

10120003

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012.

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Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens.

10054859

AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT...

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GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODEL 1995-2014 ALL. *PE

10032250

AUDIO: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION.

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CONDENSATION IS VISIBLE ON THE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, FRONT TURN SIGNAL OR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS. DAMP AIR SETTLES ON THE INSIDE OF A COLD LENS, WHICH CREATES CONDENSATION. *PE

Air Bags & Safety

4 bulletins
610271

INFORMATION ON DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING THE REAR SIDE AIRBAGS.

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*TT

601533

CUSTOMER REQUESTS DEACTIVATION OR REACTIVATION OF REAR SIDE AIRBAGS.

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601074

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AIRBAG COMPONENTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT.

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10242632

Seat Belt

Suspension

4 bulletins
603329

CLUNKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS.

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10016418

SERVICE ACTION JE CAMPAIGN-CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

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AUDI HAS FOUND THAT IN RARE CASES, ONE OR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER BOOTS IS NOT OBVIOUS. *SC

10011699

CHECK/REPLACE REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

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*TC

10007130

SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS.

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*TT

Body & Paint

4 bulletins
53631

SUBJECT ON PNEUMATIC RIVETING GUN 2002 FOR BODY REPAIR.

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53630

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES BODY REPAIR MATERIAL.

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53629

CONDITIONS WITH REAR DOOR SUNSHADE PULL TAB.

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53628

CONDITIONS WITH REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE.

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Lighting

4 bulletins
10121365

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010.

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Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.

10025703

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION.

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10023948

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION.

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*NJ

10022141

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER.

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*KB

Transmission

2 bulletins
603328

CONDITIONS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DELAYED DOWNSHIFT ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLES WITH...

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4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION. *YC

600729

VEHICLE EXHIBITS DELAYED 1-2 SHIFT UNDER PART LOAD AFTER A COLD START.

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Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
10164518

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

10124690

This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10123901

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011.

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This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center

10122524

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014.

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Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Steering

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600735

SUBJECT ON POWER STEERING.

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Fuel System

1 bulletin
10249054

Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the...

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State of Minnesota.

Electrical

1 bulletin
10128222

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with...

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high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.