2008 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

477 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.

• 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
• 10228350Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10225029Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10222002Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10123896Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, the engine control module, J623 (01), is storing one or more of the following engine misfire fault codes: DTCs P0300 - P0304. The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10243988Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. 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, 2013Engine, Electrical system. 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.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 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, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. 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.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 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, Body and structure, Suspension. 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.
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 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.
• 10122804Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. MIL on. Engine misfire. Poor performance. Unnecessary High Pressure Fuel Pumps replacement due to Guided Fault Finding test plans not being performed or interrupted when the following DTC?s are present in the engine control module.
• 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.
• 10042991Mar 16, 2012Fuel system. Audi: bulletin information pertaining to certain vehicles regarding the fuel system pressure is either too low or too high and providing a false signal. *pe updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043928Mar 9, 2012Engine cooling. Audi: imrc (intake manifold rc) motor warranty extension.
• 10043920Mar 9, 2012Fuel system. Audi: 24t4 update fuel pressure sender (warr_ext) it is possible that the fuel pressure sender for low-pressure may fail on audi vehicles with 2.0l tfsi engines built within a specific period.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10042390Oct 26, 2011Fuel system. Audi: bulletin to assistance in fuel pressure sensor being diagnose properly.
• 10041666Sep 8, 2011Fuel system. Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly.
• 10037825Dec 3, 2010Equipment. Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs.
• 10037348Dec 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: the clutches could operate less smoothly than before due to a bushing wearing out prematurely. The transmission may jerk as it shifts. *rm updated 6/7/11.
• 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.
• 10066873Sep 10, 2010Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10035249Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling.
• 10036487Aug 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. See document search button for owner letter. Vehicles equipped with direct shift gearbox (dsg) service mechatronic unit. It is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission to operate less smoothly than before.

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