2016 Audi A6 Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 8
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 701–800 of 1,010, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Mar 4, 2016–Jan 17, 2017.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Jan 17, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A911701 2044670-
NHTSA communication ID: 10119379
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This technical service bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue with dropped calls in RMC MMI systems.
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This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them .
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THE BULLETIN STATES A NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HOW TO FIX BUT NOT REPLACE. DEALER IS TO ADVISE CUSTOMER ON WHY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH PRESSES IN.
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RUNNING GEAR: AUDI MAGNETIC RIDE - KNOCKING NOISES FROM REAR SHOCKS ON S3 (8V) AND TTS (FV) BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKING NOISES - BASIC PRINCIPALS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. RUNNING GEAR: MULTI-COLLISION BRAKE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE THEM .
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE THEM .
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSULATING THE BRACKET FOR THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING HARNESS WITH FABRIC TAPE TO REDUCE A NOISE.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSULATING THE BRACKET FOR THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING HARNESS WITH FABRIC TAPE TO REDUCE A NOISE.
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THIS PENDING SERVICE SOLUTION ASKS THE READER TO SUBMIT THE CUSTOMER CONTACT INFORMATION IF THE AUDIO IN THEIR MMI STAYS ON MUTE AFTER THE VEHICLE IS REVERSED.
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THIS PENDING SERVICE SOLUTION ASKS THE READER TO SUBMIT THE CUSTOMER CONTACT INFORMATION IF THEIR VEHICLE IS REQUIRES THE MYAUDI PIN TO BE ENTERED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
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THIS PENDING SERVICE SOLUTION ASKS THE READER TO SUBMIT THE CUSTOMER CONTACT INFORMATION IF THE AUDIO IN THEIR MMI STAYS ON MUTE AFTER THE VEHICLE IS REVERSED.
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THIS PENDING SERVICE SOLUTION ASKS THE READER TO SUBMIT THE CUSTOMER CONTACT INFORMATION IF THEIR VEHICLE IS REQUIRES THE MYAUDI PIN TO BE ENTERED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
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ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF AUDI A6 AND A7 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DIAPHRAGM ON THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY.
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ON AUDI VEHICLES WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING MANUFACTURED WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY.
Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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ON AUDI VEHICLES WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING MANUFACTURED WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SEAL ON THE POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT WAS NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY.
Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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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.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO RECEIVE DIAGNOSIS OR AUTHORIZATION FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER BEFORE REPAIRING AN ISSUE WITH THE SIDE MIRROR TURN SIGNAL.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE THEM .
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER OF THE AUDI VALVELIFT SYSTEM AND TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED PART.
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THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS THAT VEHICLES WITH THE MIB MMI RADIO PLATFORM USE A NEW SDARS CHIPSET THAT RECEIVES RADIO PROGRAMMING FROM A DIFFERENT BAND THAN PREVIOUS PLATFORMS, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE RECEPTION.
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This document contains Audi tire chain information by vehicle. Snow chains must not be used on the compact spare wheel. Provided the subject tires can accommodate snow chains, such chains can be used only on the front wheels if the vehicle is equipped with front wheel drive. Provided the subject tires can accommodate snow chains, such chains can be used on the front and rear wheels if the vehicle is equipped with Quattro. Ultra-high performance tires are not suited for use on ice or snow. Part numbers are for reference only.
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The MIL is on due to DTCs for cam shift actuator "A" or "B" cylinder range/ performance beings stored in the ECM. Customer complains of occasional poor performance and that cruise control does not always work. Malfunction of the camshaft adjuster of the Audi valvelift system.
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A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on due to DTCs being stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module can cause this condition.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
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The navigation map does not show the latest roads or points of interest. The map download provided by the myAudi website cannot be performed. The customer does not know how to obtain the data or cannot perform the update after downloading the data. The MMI is slow to respond or freezes during the map update. For vehicles with MIB2, the MMI over-the-air map update does not allow for a full map update and shows greyed-out regions. The customer is concerned that the OTA map update will consume too much data from the Audi connect data subscription.
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Steering angle sensor cannot be programmed. The steering angle sensors cannot be calibrated and the steering end stops cannot be adapted on a vehicle with dynamic steering.
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A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when th evehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on due to DTCs being stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module can cause this condition.
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The customer complains that the display on the MMI screen is incomplete and text is missing. Additionally, the cluster DIS text may be using an incorrect menu language. The RMC manin unit is designed to support French, Spanish, and English languages. The control unit software has an issue that can cause th esystem language to default to German. The conditions occurs because German is not contained in the software.
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This technical service bulletin contains information regarding the MIL being on due to DTC P164D00 (oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure malfunction) being on The red oil pressure warning light and/or and oil warning: "shut vehicle off" may be displayed in the DIS.
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A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. 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.