2005 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

243 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Audi A8. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10033332Oct 27, 2009Suspension, Equipment. Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative. Self leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the mmi; compressor for self leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. Because of poor performance or failure of compressor for air suspension, vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10032291Aug 7, 2009Engine cooling. Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). Engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Dtcs related to the mass air flow sensor and fuel trim faults can be related to (but not limited to) the following conditions-false intake air, or air filter element very dirty; fuel pressure too low and mass air flow sensor fault. Models include allroad…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10029109Dec 11, 2008Suspension. Audi: the self leveling system can not 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.
• 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.
• 10027908Nov 18, 2008Suspension. Audi: air suspension operative (dtc 1577). Compressor switch off due to excessive temperature, sporadic) is stored in the air suspension control module. This dtc does not indicate a compressor malfunction.
• 10027687Oct 15, 2008Equipment. Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative. 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.
• 10024382Feb 25, 2008Steering. Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative.
• 10032776Feb 11, 2008Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Audi: mil on (mass airflow sensor dtcs p0101, p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113 in ecm). Engine has low performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Models s4, s4 cabriolet, allroad, rs6, & r8.
• 10028505Jan 14, 2008Air bags. Audi: airbag warning light on; upper limit for front/rear side airbag exceeded. Over time resistance variance within side impact airbag connector can cause the airbag warning light on instrument panel to come on and stay on, even though side impact airbag system functions normally.
• 10032798Dec 21, 2007Engine cooling. Audi: cooling fan inoperable. Pulley damages the wiring loom for the cooling fan control unit, causing a short circuit. Fuses installed in automotive wiring harnesses to prevent thermal events and damages to the vehicle prevent the danger of a fire in case the wire is abraded.
• 10024447Dec 21, 2007Engine cooling. Cooling fan inoperable.
• 10032810Dec 7, 2007Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: poor or no heating in any or all heating zones. Ecm software updated with modified map controlled coolant thermostat specifications. The tcm software must also be updated to be compatible with the new ecm software level. Possible engine coolant scaling in hvac system.
• 10024442Dec 7, 2007Engine cooling. Poor or no heating in any or all heating zones of the vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10022450Jun 7, 2007Fuel system. Thumping, knocking or popping noise in fuel tank area.
• 10021428Mar 22, 2007Air bags. Airbag warning light on, upper limit for front or rear side airbag exceeded.
• 10021425Mar 19, 2007Fuel system. Fuel filling problems.
• 10021416Mar 5, 2007Fuel system. Thumping, knocking or popping noise in fuel tank area.
• 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.
• 10019109Jan 23, 2006Body and structure. Automatic trunk lid opening system not operating normally, interrupts during opening / closing process.
• 10018217Nov 2, 2005Engine cooling. Oil leaks from upper engine areas, diagnostic guidelines.
• 10016516Aug 18, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sun roof cannot be opened in lift position.
• 10016002Jul 8, 2005Tires. Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms), system operational revision & software update. Update.
• 10015393Jun 16, 2005Electrical system. Multi media interface (mmi), audio, and battery concerns. Update.
• 10011575Apr 5, 2005Tires. Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms), system operational revision & software concern. *tc update.
• 10011578Nov 19, 2004Electrical system. Ignition key, emergency release revision.

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