2004 Audi A6 Technical Service Bulletins

147 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Audi A6. 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.

• 10253417Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10250473Oct 29, 2012Brakes, Other or unknown. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10122788Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-08 dated February 2, 2012. The self-leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. DTCs may be stored. Because of poor performance or failure of the compressor for air suspension, the vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10047699Oct 29, 2012Suspension. Audi: the control module, as a safeguard, will lower vehicle to lowest position and illuminate warning light due to failure of compressor, for air suspension or poor performance, vehicle not able to be adjusted. Models 2004-2008 a6 (c6), 2013 a6 (c7); 2004-2013 a8 (d3-d4); 2013 a7 (c7); 2007-2011 q7.
• 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.
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 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.
• 10038249Jan 25, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: there is a ticking noise from the engine area which may be caused by wear in the camshaft.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 10032188Aug 5, 2009Exterior lighting, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: switching on the headlights causes a low voltage, which leads to the failure of the diagnosis signal of the gear lever circuit board. The tcm recognizes a fault in the gear lever electronics and stores dtc p753.
• 10032412Jun 15, 2009Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: vehicle will not move in any gear. Atf pump border bushing may fail and cause a loss of oil pressure. The atf pump is incorporated in the valve body. The pump is not a serviceable part. Improved atf pump incorporated in the valve body from 1/04 vehicle production.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10028008Nov 19, 2008Brakes. Audi: abs activates during light brake application . Control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application.
• 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.
• 10025081Mar 5, 2008Engine cooling. Engine coolant temperature sensor warranty extension for certain 2001-2004 model year audi vehicles.
• 10025301Feb 11, 2008Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine coolant temperature sensor warranty extension for certain 2001-2004 audi model year vehicles. Csc was received
• 10032250Nov 7, 2007Exterior lighting. Audio: exterior lights, moisture accumulation. Condensation is visible on the inside of headlights, taillights, fog lights, side marker lights, front turn signal or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation.
• 10023948Nov 7, 2007Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation.
• 10032264Oct 19, 2007Other or unknown, Equipment. Audi: engine oil pressure is below specified value. Oil pressure warning light might be illuminated or illuminated intermittently. Repairs include replacing the oil pump module.
• 10022458Jul 16, 2007Electrical system. Headlight range control warning light on. Headlights are functioning properly.
• 10022453Jun 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Mil on, and/or multitronic transmission in emergency running mode (dtc p0706 or p1793 in tcm).
• 10021953May 30, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle will not move in any gear.
• 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.
• 10021314Jan 9, 2007Engine cooling. Shudders when accelerating at 10 to 50% throttle from a stationary position, sometimes with flucuating engine speed.
• 10019458Feb 8, 2006Engine cooling. Control housing for camshaft adjuster, ensuring shim washer installation when repairing.
• 10019108Jan 27, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle shudders when accelerating at 10 to 50% throttle from a stationary position, sometimes with fluctuating engine speed.
• 10018221Nov 16, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Authorization requirements for automatic transmissions.
• 10018217Nov 2, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leaks from upper engine areas, diagnostic guidelines.
• 10017783Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant leakage around auxiliary coolant pump. Coolant light may be illuminated.
• 10017650Oct 25, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Mil illuminated, dtc 17125 stored in transmission fault memory-no driveability concern. Torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off stored in transmission fault memory.
• 10011573Oct 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission shudders prior to coming to a stop.
• 10015583May 16, 2005Engine cooling. The coolant reservoir is diagnosed to be leaking and intended to be replaced.
• 10015101Apr 19, 2005Engine cooling. Secondary air injection (air) pump motor -v101- is noisy.
• 10015098Apr 12, 2005Fuel system. Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement. Update.
• 10015102Apr 11, 2005Engine cooling. Fuel injectors unnecessary replacement.
• 10012766Feb 15, 2005Fuel system. Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement.
• 10012767Feb 3, 2005Steering. Power steering, noisy. To include 2006 models.
• 10011880Dec 13, 2004Engine cooling. Coolant leak at oil cooler hoses.
• 10216607Jan 1, 2004Equipment. Maintenance Card

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