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2003 AUDI A3

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Service bulletins

45 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

A0023742052680_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

A0021482021205_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

A3720992060148_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.

A012046201475310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

A941791 2012749-

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.

SM 44-2017 EN

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

A171782 2010043-

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

ATE-17-05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

A441662 2010334-

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

ATE-15-18

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This circular contains important information regarding A3 e-tron tooling. Information will be covered in the subsequent sections depending on the dealership's current status.

SB-01-15-29

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL. ALL YEARS. *PE

00147020392061

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.

44145520103346

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tightening wheel bolts

Edition106

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Audi Elsa Newsletter

00146620379491

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.

Edition96

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical bulletins and updates

001465201173210

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.

AUD4927ENG

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Edition92

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants

Edition89

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins

37 13 07 2033658

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals

37 14 30 2003658

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system software. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off).

37143020036586

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals

Update91i8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Google Maps Street View (NVLW))

44134620103345

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tightening wheel bolts

TSB-44-13-46

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Edition53

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Audi Elsa Newsletter

131020182884

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, the pieces may be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage.

Edition45

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Audi Elsa Newsletter

Edition42

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Audi Elsa Newsletter

01130920147538

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.

134120253033

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

37-13-07

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: SOME VEHICLES MAY LACK POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP DUE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. *JS

133520253032

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

ATE-13-05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VWGoA is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of new Required Special Tools used on Audi vehicles. Starting March 25, 2013, every Audi dealer will be shipped one AT-348 Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On Business Solutions - SBS).

1335201004313

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.

SAC-28F2-REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES; INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ADDED FINAL MAILING PHASE-8/10 VIN INFORMATION. MODELS A4/CABRIOLET; TT; A3; A8; A6; S4; ALLROAD; RS4; Q7; S6; S8. *PE

SA-28F2 J1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. IN SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *PE UPDATED 8/9/10. *PE UPDATED 8/11/10. *PE UPDATED 11/8/10. *PE UPDATED 11/10/10. *PE UPDATED 1/10/11. *PE

TSB-28F2-REV 7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (ADDED PHASE 7-APRIL 10 VIN INFORMATION).MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *PE

TSB-00-10-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DETAILING THE GENERAL PROCESS FOR CARRYING OUT A SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ANY TSB OR REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE (RVU). TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION IS INCLUDED. *PE

TSB-01-09-06

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM), OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. SVM IS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (RE-PROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN AUDI VEHICLES. THIS SYSTEM USES THE VAS 5051B OR VAS 5052 DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS TO SEND VEHICLE SPECIFIC DATA TO THE SVM DATABASE, TO DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE SVM DATABASE, AND TO FLASH CONTROL UNITS FOR IDENTIFIED SOFTWARE UPDATES. *PE

TSB-01-08-33

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT(SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ITS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (REPROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN ALL AUDI VEHICLES. *PE

TSB-44-08-14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. 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

20036582

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB

20056243

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

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