2009 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

678 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Audi A5. 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.

• 10036567Dec 21, 2010Other or unknown, Steering. Audi: cracking noises from front axle. While driving on uneven roads or when turningthe steering wheel over the full range, cracking noises can be heard coming from the front axle. The noise comes from the support bracket for the top of the front strut.
• 10036569Dec 1, 2010Body and structure. Audi: door handle touch sensor (advanced key) will not unlock vehicle. Following conditions may be present-one or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors; through diagnosis it has been determined that a door handle touch sensor must be replaced.
• 10036469Dec 1, 2010Equipment. Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. On vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. On vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle are inoperable; vehicle cannot be started with start/stop button; remote keys are inoperable.
• 10037359Nov 23, 2010Fuel system. Audi: fuel tank does not reflect that fuel tank is full.
• 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.
• 10035271Sep 10, 2010Air bags. Replaced airbag control unit cannot be coded. After replacing the airbag control unit, the control unit cannot be coded via svm spec/actual. The latest revision of the airbag control unit must be coded and parameterized using an svm code, which is listed etka in the remarks area for the part number.
• 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.
• 10035273Aug 25, 2010Fuel system. Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full. The fuel gauge does not show full even though the tank is completely filled. This may occur after the vehicle has been transported by a vehicle transport truck. The lowered reading is triggered when the vehicles are loaded onto vehicle transport trucks or when parking on an incline. The vehicle is tilted, causing the fuel level sensor value to change without…
• 10035006Jun 7, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlight flickers or is inoperative on one side (dtc 00978 or 00979). Only philips brand xenon bulbs are affected.
• 10035248Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner 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.
• 10034749May 27, 2010Steering. Audi: servotronic steering (1n3) shudder at low speed while turning. While driving at low speeds (below 5mph), a shudder or knocking noise would occur in steering wheel when turned during parking lot maneuvers.
• 10034325Apr 29, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlight flickers or is inoperative on one side (dtc 00978 or 00979). Only philips brand xenon bulbs are affected.
• 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.
• 10033329Dec 18, 2009Fuel system. Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored inthe ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129f or p008a (low pressure fuel system, pressure too low); p2540 (low pressure fuel system, pressure out of range; and p0087 (rail fuel pressure system, pressure too low).
• 10033333Oct 16, 2009Steering. Audi: servotronic steering (1n3) shudder at low speed while turning. Customers complain of a shudder in the steering wheel or a knocking noise when the steering wheel is turned during parking lot maneuvers or while driving at low speeds (below 5 mph).
• 10033206Oct 13, 2009Electrical system. Audi: false warning by lane change assistant (audi side assist). Software fault. Optimized software. Replacement of the control unit is not necessary. Warranty claims for control unit replacements without use and application of this tsb will be debited.
• 10033334Oct 6, 2009Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlight flickers or is inoperative on one side (dtc 00978 or 00979). Xenon on one side flickers or is inoperative intermittently or permanently); xenon bulbs were manufactured by philips; dtc 00979 (right low beam headlight m31 electrical fault in circuit); dtc 00978 (left low beam headlight m29 electrical fault in circuit).
• 10033204Oct 2, 2009Electrical system. Audi: false warning by lane change assistant (audi side assist). Software fault. Optimized software. Replacement of the control unit is not necessary. Warranty claims for control unit replacements without use and application of this tsb will be debited.
• 10033209Sep 9, 2009Fuel system. Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full. The fuel gauge does not show full even though the tank is completely filled. This may occur after the vehicle has been transported by a vehicle transport truck.
• 10035011Jun 4, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Audi: one of the following dtcs will be stored: crankshaft position-camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor a & b; crankshaft position-camshaft correlation bank 2 sensor a & b; a slight power reduction may be associated with this condition. This condition does not cause stalling.
• 10032864Jun 4, 2009Electrical system. Audi: mil on. Dtc p0016 crankshaft position, camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor a; dtc p0017 crankshaft position, camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor b; dtc p0018 crankshaft position, camshaft position correlation bank 2 sensor a; dtc p0019 crankshaft position, camshaft position correlation bank 2 sensor b.
• 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…
• 10030609May 1, 2009Engine cooling. Audi: engine oil may be leaking from upper engine area. Due to the porosity of the cam carrier casting, oil can drain into the thread of the cam bolt and cause an external engine leak. All bolts are installed with loctite.
• 10030393May 1, 2009Electrical system. Audi: software update to suspension control and add sunroof torx tool.
• 10030686Apr 21, 2009Body and structure. Audi: one or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors; through diagnosis it has been determined that a door handle touch sensor must be replaced; other wise, the vehicle locks function normally, such as when using the remote key or the interior lock switch.
• 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.
• 10029011Dec 2, 2008Other or unknown. Audi: camshaft sensor wheel may have wrong position on camshaft. A slight power reduction may be associated with this condition. This condition does not cause stalling.
• 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.

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