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2002 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
02/05/18 NHTSA ID: 10128350
TSB ID: A171782 2010043-

This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
10/15/15 NHTSA ID: 10058584
TSB ID: SB-01-15-29

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 al
03/23/11 NHTSA ID: 10036497
TSB ID: SAC-28F2-REV

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.
07/06/07 NHTSA ID: 10022142
TSB ID: 20036582

Loses power or will not move after stop.
01/19/11 Engine NHTSA ID: 10034846
TSB ID: TSB-28F2-REV 7

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).malfuncti
07/26/10 Engine NHTSA ID: 10033212
TSB ID: SA-28F2 J1

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
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07/10/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052307
TSB ID: 37-13-07

Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals. *js
02/14/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10035268
TSB ID: TSB-00-10-02

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
03/01/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032290
TSB ID: TSB-01-09-06

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 t
05/27/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028768
TSB ID: TSB-01-08-33

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.
07/06/07 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10022141
TSB ID: 20056243

Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
02/05/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10128009
TSB ID: A441662 2010334-

This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
02/05/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10128222
TSB ID: ATE-17-05

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
11/16/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10124021
TSB ID: ATE-13-05

Vwgoa is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of new required special tools used on audi vehicles. starting march 25, 2013, every audi dealer will be shipped one at-348 special tool package, freight f.o.b. snap-on oem
03/05/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10054859
TSB ID: TSB-44-13-46

Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. mode
02/20/09 Other NHTSA ID: 10027923
TSB ID: TSB-44-08-14

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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Audi A3 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.