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2003 Audi A6
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–138 of 138, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 2, 2003–Aug 5, 2009.

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Aug 5, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-37-09-06

NHTSA communication ID: 10032188

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10032188 at NHTSA
Jun 15, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-38-09-01

NHTSA communication ID: 10032412

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).

Source record 10032412 at NHTSA
May 13, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-01-09-06

NHTSA communication ID: 10032290

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 IDENTIFIED SOFTWARE UPDATES. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10032290 at NHTSA
Dec 15, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-01-08-33

NHTSA communication ID: 10028768

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10028768 at NHTSA
Nov 19, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-45-08-04

NHTSA communication ID: 10028008

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING.

Source record 10028008 at NHTSA
Nov 19, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-44-08-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10027923

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS.

Source record 10027923 at NHTSA
Mar 5, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AWA-08-04

NHTSA communication ID: 10025081

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN 2001-2004 MODEL YEAR AUDI VEHICLES. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10025081 at NHTSA
Feb 11, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AWA-08-03

NHTSA communication ID: 10025301

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.

Source record 10025301 at NHTSA
Nov 7, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-94-07-15

NHTSA communication ID: 10032250

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10032250 at NHTSA
Nov 7, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0715

NHTSA communication ID: 10023948

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10023948 at NHTSA
Oct 19, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-17-07-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10032264

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10032264 at NHTSA
Jul 16, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

940711

NHTSA communication ID: 10022458

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HEADLIGHT RANGE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON. HEADLIGHTS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *KB

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.

Source record 10022458 at NHTSA
Jun 22, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

370710

NHTSA communication ID: 10022453

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MIL ON, AND/OR MULTITRONIC TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY RUNNING MODE (DTC P0706 OR P1793 IN TCM). *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10022453 at NHTSA
May 30, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

380704

NHTSA communication ID: 10021953

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10021953 at NHTSA
Feb 26, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2012749-2

NHTSA communication ID: 10025703

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS.

Source record 10025703 at NHTSA
Feb 26, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

20036582

NHTSA communication ID: 10022142

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10022142 at NHTSA
Feb 26, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

20056243

NHTSA communication ID: 10022141

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10022141 at NHTSA
Jan 9, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

380702

NHTSA communication ID: 10021314

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING AT 10 TO 50% THROTTLE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION, SOMETIMES WITH FLUCUATING ENGINE SPEED. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10021314 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012006

NHTSA communication ID: 10020793

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IGNITION COILS MAY FAIL CAUSING A ROUGH IDLE OR REDUCED DRIVING POWER COULD OCCUR. *KB

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10020793 at NHTSA
Jan 27, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0601

NHTSA communication ID: 10019108

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLE SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING AT 10 TO 50% THROTTLE FROM A STATIONARY POSITION, SOMETIMES WITH FLUCTUATING ENGINE SPEED. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10019108 at NHTSA
Nov 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0526

NHTSA communication ID: 10018221

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10018221 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0402

NHTSA communication ID: 10018217

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAKS FROM UPPER ENGINE AREAS, DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018217 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0505

NHTSA communication ID: 10017783

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

COOLANT LEAKAGE AROUND AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP. COOLANT LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10017783 at NHTSA
Oct 25, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

320501

NHTSA communication ID: 10017650

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *SC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10017650 at NHTSA
Oct 20, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

370402

NHTSA communication ID: 10011573

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS PRIOR TO COMING TO A STOP. *TC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10011573 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

190504

NHTSA communication ID: 10015583

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE COOLANT RESERVOIR IS DIAGNOSED TO BE LEAKING AND INTENDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10015583 at NHTSA
Apr 19, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0501

NHTSA communication ID: 10015101

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) PUMP MOTOR -V101- IS NOISY. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10015101 at NHTSA
Apr 12, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0501

NHTSA communication ID: 10015098

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL INJECTORS, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. UPDATE. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS.

Source record 10015098 at NHTSA
Apr 11, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0502

NHTSA communication ID: 10015102

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL INJECTORS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *EH

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10015102 at NHTSA
Feb 15, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

240501

NHTSA communication ID: 10012766

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL INJECTORS, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS.

Source record 10012766 at NHTSA
Feb 3, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

480501

NHTSA communication ID: 10012767

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER STEERING, NOISY. TO INCLUDE 2006 MODELS. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10012767 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0406

NHTSA communication ID: 10011880

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

COOLANT LEAK AT OIL COOLER HOSES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.

Source record 10011880 at NHTSA
Sep 10, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0408

NHTSA communication ID: 10009732

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LONG TERM FUEL TRIM - SYSTEM TOO RICH. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1123, P1125, P1137 AND P1139. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10009732 at NHTSA
Aug 31, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0402

NHTSA communication ID: 10009879

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VALVE COVER, DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKAGE FROM GASKETS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10009879 at NHTSA
Jul 30, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0401

NHTSA communication ID: 10008916

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK IN AREA OF TURBOCHARGER. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.

Source record 10008916 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LZ

NHTSA communication ID: 10006054

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE OXYGEN SENSOR IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FAIL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS, OR TO EXPERIENCE INCREASED FUEL CONSUMPTION. IF THE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILS, THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WILL ILLUMINATE. REVISED LETTER TO AUDI DEALER AND AUDI EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULAR TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND/OR REPLACE ONE OR TWO OXYGEN SENSORS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10006054 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LZ

NHTSA communication ID: 10005662

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE OXYGEN SENSOR IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FAIL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS, OR TO EXPERIENCE INCREASED FUEL CONSUMPTION. IF THE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILS, THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WILL ILLUMINATE. LETTER TO AUDI DEALER AND AUDI EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULAR TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND/OR REPLACE ONE OR TWO OXYGEN SENSORS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10005662 at NHTSA
Oct 2, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0310

NHTSA communication ID: 10004526

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). 2002 CABRIOLET INCLUDED. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10004526 at NHTSA