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.

• 10066873Sep 10, 2010Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10036497Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. 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.
• 10034746May 5, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. Headlight turns on or off early or late when the light witch is in the auto position; after replacing the rain light sensor g397 or after replacing the windshield, the automatic headlight may turn or off without change of ambient brightness. Headlights operate normally if the light switch is in the on or off position.
• 10033212May 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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…
• 10034846Apr 1, 2010Electrical system. 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…
• 10035268Mar 24, 2010Electrical system. 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.
• 10034372Mar 19, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Audi: front windshield wipers inoperative. This is due to a failure in the windshield wiper motor control module.
• 10034345Feb 8, 2010Electrical system. Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. Applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. Engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. Coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. The mil is flashing or constantly illuminated. Dtcs for misfire in one or more cylinders are stored in the ecm data memory (p0300 to 0312).
• 10034344Jan 29, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored in the ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129e or p008a (low pressure system, pressure too low); p2540 (low pressure fuel system, pressure out of range); p0087 (rail fuel pressure system, pressure too low). Models a3,4,6,8, s6,8, rs4…
• 10033025Jan 12, 2010Fuel system. Audi: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure system fuel pressure sensor (g410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. Comparing measure value block 103 with 106 is not an accurate method to diagnose low side fuel pressure sensor g410.
• 10033327Dec 1, 2009Engine cooling. Audi: engine stalls or idles erratically immediately after cold start in extremely cold weather (below 20%f).
• 10032191Aug 4, 2009Exterior lighting. Audi: there are two separate conditions that both occur in vehicles with bi-xenon, with or without adaptive lighting (afs). One xenon light on either side sporadically flickers or flashes and goes out. One xenon light on one side fails permanently.
• 10030594Jun 30, 2009Brakes. Audi: when replacing abs control units with hill hold control (pr ug1) be aware. Always use the vin when checking parts in etka. This is the only way to assure that proper parts are ordered.
• 10030593Jun 30, 2009Electrical system, Fuel system. Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. Wiring harness to high pressure pump might be stressed and tightly bent at the pump connector. The harness also might be bent around sharp edges of cylinder head. No models listed.
• 10030587May 19, 2009Exterior lighting. Audi: there are two separate conditions that both occur in vehicles with bi-xenon, with or without adaptive lighting (afs): one xenon light on either side sporadically flickers or flashes and goes out. When headlamps are turned off and on again or at ignition cycle, the headlamps may function properly or exhibit the same behavior; one xenon light on one side fails permanently.
• 10030630May 14, 2009Exterior lighting. Audi: headlight, low beam may not work. There are two separate conditions that both occur in vehicles with bi xenon, with or without adaptive lighting(afs). One xenon light on either side sporadically flickers or flashes and goes out. One xenon light on one side fails permanently.
• 10032290May 13, 2009Electrical system. 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…
• 10030118Apr 16, 2009Fuel system. Audi: fuel pressure sensor replacement. Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria: vehicles that show the cl/24m4 code in the elsaweb campaign/action information screen; within the limited new vehicle warranty;procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated; must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
• 10028768Dec 15, 2008Electrical system. 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.
• 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. 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.
• 10025965Jun 2, 2008Fuel system. Audi: mil on (dtc p2293, p0087 in ecm). The following dtc is stored in the ecm data memory: p2293 (fuel pressure regulator 2 performance); p0087 (rail fuel pressure too low); p1093 (fuel trim 2, bank 1 malfunction).
• 10026088Mar 11, 2008Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: rvu-engine control module update.
• 10024723Mar 11, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Rvu - engine control module update (ch).
• 10026090Mar 3, 2008Fuel system. Audi: due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (g410), a false signal may be sent to the controller resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10024698Mar 3, 2008Electrical system. Mil on (dtc p0642, p2004, p2008, p3137, p3138 in ecm).
• 10024697Mar 3, 2008Fuel system. Mil on (dtc p310b, p129f, p2293, p0087).
• 10024427Feb 5, 2008Fuel system. Mil on (dtc p2293, p0087 in ecm).
• 10032808Dec 20, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: avoiding damage to haldex clutch and final drive. The haldex clutch's oil filler plug and drain plug must not be confused with the final drive's oil filler plug and drain plug. The integrated housings of the haldex clutch and final drive, the drain plugs and the filler plugs of the two systems are often mixed up. This leads to avoidable maintenance mistakes, which can cause the malfunction of the haldex…
• 10032251Nov 29, 2007Exterior lighting. Audi: automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. Automatic headlight switches on too early or too late, switches off too late or comes on too late when the sun shines brightly. After replacing the rain light sensor or after replacing the windshield, the automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. Headlight can still be operated manually.
• 10023949Nov 29, 2007Exterior lighting. Automatic headlight switches on and off without reason.
• 10022451Nov 19, 2007Fuel system. Mil on (dtc p310b and/or p129f). *kb updated 5/13/08.
• 10032265Oct 19, 2007Engine cooling. Audi: oil leaks. One or more of the following conditions may be present-mil on, and one or more of following dtcs are stored in ecm data memory-p1297 (connection charger throttle valve, pressure loss), p2187 (fuel trim bank 1, system too lean at idle speed), p2279 (intake air system leak), whistle noise, air rushing noise from engine, oil leaks from oil filter cap.
• 10032269Oct 16, 2007Exterior lighting, Equipment. Audi: adaptive lighting, headlight range control warning. Headlight range control warning is on in the driver information display. After cycling the ignition warning symbol is off again.
• 10022457Jul 13, 2007Electrical system. Dynamic headlight range control, warning light is on in the instrument panel center display.
• 10022454Jul 2, 2007Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front windshield wipers are inoperative.
• 10025622Jun 29, 2007Exterior lighting. The bulb warning for the daytime running lights in the instrument cluster.
• 10021954May 17, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. After selecting d, r, or s from park the gear indicator flashes and vehicle will not accelerate.
• 10021956May 10, 2007Engine cooling. Engine control module update.
• 10021424Mar 19, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Downshifting into 5th gear is difficult, or gear cannot be selected.
• 10021413Mar 8, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight low beam may not work.
• 10025703Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, mositure accumulation.
• 10022142Feb 26, 2007Engine cooling. Loses power or will not move after stop.
• 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
• 10021639Jan 31, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Direct shift gearbox (dsg) experiences momentary delay when accelerating.
• 10022991Jun 1, 2006Tires. Tire pressure monitoring system warning light is on. No satellite radio function with audi navigation plus.
• 10019111Jan 24, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof sunshade binds or does not retract.
• 10019110Jan 5, 2006Body and structure. Wind noise and/or buzzing noise in sliding roof.
• 10012461Dec 19, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Direct shift gearbox (dsg) experiences momentary delay when accelerating.
• 10018218Nov 22, 2005Engine cooling. Engine does not crank intermittently.
• 10018220Nov 9, 2005Electrical system. Guided fault finding (giff) missing on vas 5051 / vas 5052 for a3 models with 3.2l v6 4v (engine code bub).

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