2005 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

212 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Audi S4. 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.

• 10121365Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
• 10243780Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121342Sep 13, 2013Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-30 dated June 25, 2012. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…
• 10216638Sep 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler.
• 10121324Sep 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the vehicle's engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds…
• 10121347Sep 3, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 61 number 11-14 dated August 16, 2011. Convertible top exterior cloth appears soiled. The convertible top is made of durable fabric that has been treated at the factory with a compound that helps repel dirt and water. With proper care, the cloth will retain its function and proper appearance for a long time. It is normal, however, for the fabric to change color somewhat…
• 10124638Aug 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-20 dated October 21, 2011. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing…
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android…
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine…
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 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.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 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.
• 10250453Oct 3, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TCM software update for downshift concerns
• 10122793Oct 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11 ? 31 dated December 1, 2011. Customer may report downshifts not smooth when slowing the vehicle. Improved software introduced after production that reduces complaints with shifting characteristics. Improved viscosity of ATF lessens clutch grab during clutch activation. Optimized ATF (blue) introduced gradually in production years 2005 and 2006.
• 10063871Oct 3, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10040959Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10024682Mar 18, 2008Electrical system. Mil on, engine runs rough after hot start (dtc p0300-p0308 in ecm).
• 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.
• 10022142Feb 26, 2007Engine cooling. Loses power or will not move after stop.
• 10022141Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
• 10022991Jun 1, 2006Tires. Tire pressure monitoring system warning light is on. No satellite radio function with audi navigation plus.
• 10019463Feb 13, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Reverse gear will not engage or is hard to engage.
• 10019458Feb 8, 2006Engine cooling. Control housing for camshaft adjuster, ensuring shim washer installation when repairing.
• 10018223Nov 16, 2005Electrical system. Light sensor warning light on intermittently and customer concern about automatic headlight instrument cluster warning light illuminating for 1 second accompanied with a short beep.
• 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.

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