2006 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

350 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Audi A3. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10251006Jun 10, 2013Suspension. Light cracking or rubbing noises from suspension strut when steering
• 10250670Jun 10, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension. Light cracking or rubbing noises from suspension strut when steering
• 10123578Jun 10, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 10-10 dated September 10, 2010. Light cracking or rubbing noises when steering. The noise emanates from the front suspension strut mounting. The complaint occurs most often when the vehicle is maneuvered at slow speeds (e.g., parking) or when the steering wheel is turned while the vehicle is not moving. The noise is not caused by extreme load on only one…
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously 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…
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10216660May 28, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Deposits or coolant residues obstruct the electric transition on the sensor in the reservoir. This affects the coolant level display
• 10251038Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Brakes squeel
• 10123922Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 11-16 dated December 9, 2011. Customer complains of brake squeal.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10123884Mar 27, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 10-07 dated June 3, 2010. Oil filter cartridge requires replacement.
• 10243991Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. 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.
• 10228353Mar 14, 2013Electrical system. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10225032Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10222005Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10123893Mar 14, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-70 dated February 22, 2013. MIL on. A number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (01). In most cases, the entries are sporadic. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10051782Mar 14, 2013Engine. Audi: 01 mil on p1545, p0121, p0123, p0221, or p0222 stored in ecm. A number of incident memory entries with regard to throttle valve are stored in the ecm. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. *js updated 04/15/2013
• 10243988Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10250424Feb 22, 2013Engine cooling. MIL on (P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 or P0222 stored in ECM)
• 10124021Feb 22, 2013Equipment. 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).
• 10123970Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-06 dated June 4, 2010. MIL on. A number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the ECM. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring - throttle valve.
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10250469Dec 19, 2012Suspension. noises from front lower control arm mounting
• 10122680Dec 19, 2012Equipment, Suspension, Body and structure. Customer may report creaking and squeaking noises from front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough/bumpy/uneven roads. The customer complaint can be reproduced. The sound comes from the rubber and metal mounting of the front track control arms. The rubber lip of the rubber metal mounting rubs on the collar of the control arm. The resulting stickslip effect creates this sound, which does not affect the…
• 10063888Dec 19, 2012Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251004Nov 13, 2012Steering. Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (cars without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
• 10250668Nov 13, 2012Steering. Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (cars without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
• 10122857Nov 13, 2012Suspension, Steering, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-24 dated June 6, 2012. Loud cracking or rubbing noises when turning steering wheel. Steering is not affected and will operate normally. Prior to performing this TSB, check whether the vehicle is equipped with rubber shock absorber stop and the plastic cap on the shock. Vehicles equipped with the Audi magnetic ride suspension may not be equipped with these…
• 10065366Nov 13, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. 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.
• 10122799Oct 12, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10122738Oct 10, 2012Air bags. On October 10, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a press release regarding the potential for some vehicles to be at risk for containing counterfeit airbags if the airbags in the vehicle were replaced at independent repair shops that are not Audi dealerships or Audi certified.
• 10047899Oct 10, 2012Air bags. Audi: on certain vehicles, a potential for counterfeit airbags were replaced, or installed, at independent repair shops and have not been certified by dealerships or audi. Models 2006-2009 a3, a4, a6, a8, q5, q7.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10122772Oct 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10 - 60 dated September 28, 2010. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10043872Mar 16, 2012Engine cooling. Audi: 01 mil on (p1297, p2187, p2279), oil leaks, pressure loss, system too lean at idle speed, and intake air system leak. There may be whistle noise/air rushing noise from the engine. Also included model audi tts model years 2010-2011.
• 10043928Mar 9, 2012Engine cooling. Audi: imrc (intake manifold rc) motor warranty extension.
• 10044087Mar 6, 2012Fuel system. Audi: on some vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor, imrc motor, or pressure valve may fail on tfsi engines, manufactured within specific period.
• 10043525Jan 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or damaged.
• 10043273Dec 9, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: some model year vehicles may experience an intake manifold runner control bank 1 stuck open, electrical malfunction of intake flap for airflow control and/or sensor voltage circuit a, low voltage.
• 10043026Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to certain model vehicles with 2.0l engine crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and intake manifold runner control motor warranty extension.
• 10042995Nov 9, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: some vehicles may experience several malfunctions regarding the intake flap motor or intake manifold runner position sensor that may be inoperative.
• 10040959Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10038770Apr 6, 2011Fuel system. Audi: the malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes stored. The problem is with the intake camshaft.
• 10037825Dec 3, 2010Equipment. Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs.
• 10035345Oct 20, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: daytime running lights do not work. Daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with xenon headlights. The thumb wheel or option for daytime running lights is turned off by mistake.

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