2014 Audi S8 Technical Service Bulletins

655 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Audi S8. 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.

• 10093688Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for updating the software of the door comfort system control modules to correct an issue with the left or right rear door sunshade.
• 10094116Apr 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094053Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, and inrix online traffic.
• 10093673Apr 18, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains the difference between keyless go and audi advanced key.
• 10093564Apr 7, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that there is a pending service solution (pss) for mil on with dtc p046100 in vehicles with v8 engines.
• 10118303Jan 27, 2016Engine, Engine cooling. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
• 10130222Oct 14, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-64 dated June 3, 2015. A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually only occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module (pressure regulating valve) can cause this condition.
• 10123792Sep 21, 2015Equipment. This document contains the important email to all Audi dealership personnel in regards to the immediate madatory stop-sale order that is in effect to all vehicles from 20110-2015 that have a 2.0L TDI engine.
• 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model all. All years.
• 10120917Jun 15, 2015Steering, Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers needed for service.
• 10120031May 13, 2015Engine cooling. A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually only occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on. DTC P2279 and DTC P0507 are stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module (pressure regulating valve) can cause this condition.
• 10120029May 13, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-88 dated August 15, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC P218100 (Cooling System Performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). DTC P218100 will be stored if, after a specified air flow (warm-up phase), the measured engine temperature does not reach the value in the timing map. Particles in the cooling system from the production…
• 10120676Mar 20, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 14-23 dated April 24, 2014. Vibrations are felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm. DTCs may be stored in the subframe mount control module. Optimized J931 control module software.
• 10120672Mar 3, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start of the day. The noises are caused by one of the upper chain tensioners. The noises do not lead to damage. Improved chain tensioner.
• 10120696Feb 9, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-00 dated January 23, 2015. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10120671Jan 23, 2015Brakes. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the…
• 10119861Jan 15, 2015Brakes. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc…
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• 10250944Dec 8, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10216674Nov 18, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing (Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3). The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
• 10231142Nov 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231140Nov 3, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10124755Oct 31, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-86 dated March 20, 2013. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
• 10250950Oct 21, 2014Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10250949Oct 21, 2014Steering. Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
• 10216704Oct 16, 2014Engine cooling. The crankcase breather is only connected to the bank 2 turbocharger inlet. Blow-by gases from the crankcase breather discolor the pipe (Figure 1). This is a normal condition.
• 10124722Oct 16, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 13-17 dated August 16, 2013. On 4.0l bi-turbo FSI engines, the pipe on the impeller side of the bank 2 turbocharger looks discolored when compared to the pipe on the bank 1 turbocharger.
• 10065976Oct 16, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250653Oct 15, 2014Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10242613Oct 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor (NVLW)
• 10216633Oct 15, 2014Equipment. The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
• 10124705Oct 15, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10250652Oct 14, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10242612Oct 14, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10124706Oct 14, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10243756Oct 6, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243763Sep 22, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10216628Sep 10, 2014Engine cooling. Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
• 10250953Aug 26, 2014Equipment. Repair Authorization
• 10216652Aug 15, 2014Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10216625Aug 15, 2014Engine cooling. DTC P218100 will be stored if, after a specified air flow (warm-up phase), the measured engine temperature does not reach the value in the timing map. Particles in the cooling system from the production process affect the closing of the coolant thermostat.
• 10065440Aug 15, 2014Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250956Aug 13, 2014Equipment. Repair Authorization
• 10250954Aug 4, 2014Equipment. Repair Authorization.
• 10216672Aug 4, 2014Electrical system. In certain operating conditions, a function in the internal thermal management system can increase the engine temperature. Updated engine control module (ECM) software.
• 10065960Aug 4, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228298Jul 30, 2014Engine cooling. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.

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