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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Brakes/Suspension - Pedal Pulsation/Steering Shimmy
- Disc Brake - Squeal
- Front Suspension - Noise When Driving Over Rough Roads
- Seat Memory - Erratic Position Control
- Front/Rear Door Seals - Friction Noise
- Headliner - Stained
- Underbody Plugs - Wind Noise
- A/C - Fresh Air Control Lever Light Inoperative
- Rear Window Sunshade - Is Inoperable
- Interior - Rear Window Sunshade/Motor Inoperable
- Remote Transmitter - Intermittently Inoperative
- Fuel System - MIL ON/Multiple Fuel Trim DTC's Set
- Front Bumper - Retainer Clip Damage
- Brakes - ABS Activates Upon Light Braking
- Left Front Speaker - Inoperative
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Streak/Smear/Noisy
- CD Player - Jams or Will Not Eject
- Audio System - CD Error (ERR) Message Displayed
- Keyless Entry - Increasing Remote Transmitter Range
- Electrical - Cigarette Lighter Won't Heat Up
- Recommended Repairs
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 170912 - 06/24/09
- 460001 - 01/05/00
- 940302 - 06/24/03
- 690503 - 03/11/05
- Electrical - DTCs, Sporadic - Contact Check
- 200601 - 02/03/06
- 910406 - 04/16/04
- 8599-02 - 12/09/99
- 689703 - 06/18/97
- 688707 - 07/01/87
- 688706 - 07/01/87
- 679704 - 08/31/98
- 4698-01 - 04/21/98
- 46-97-01 - 11/25/97
- 469901 - 11/02/99
- 640803 - 07/10/08
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Do Not Clean Windshield
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Streak/Smear/Noisy
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
- Wipers - Smear or Streak Windshield
- Lighting - Exterior Light Moisture Accumulation
- Lighting - Headlamp Aiming Information
- Lighting - Moisture Accumulation in Headlamps
- Headlight - Moisture Accumulation
- Headlights - Moisture Accumulation
- Headlight - Aiming Using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV
- Lighting - Condensation in Exterior Lamps
- Lighting - Moisture Accumulation In Exterior Lamps
- 940801 - 01/09/08
- 940715 - 11/07/07
- Lighting - Exterior Lamp Moisture Accumulation
- Lights - Condensation Visible Inside Exterior Lamps
- Lights -Condensation Visible Inside Exterior Lamps
- Lights - Condensation Visible Inside Exterior Lamps
- Lighting - Condensation in Exterior Lamp(s)
- Electrical - Cigarette Lighter Does Not Work
- Electrical - Cigarette Lighter Does Not Work
- Interior - Cleaning Tips for Fabrics, Vinyls, Plastics
- Tools - Correct Pop Rivet Installation Tool
- Light Colored Metallic Paint - Appearance
- Leather Upholstery - Cleaning Procedures
- Interior - Cleaning Tips
- Leather Upholstery - Cleaning Tips
- Interior - Fabrics, Vinyls and Plastics, Cleaning Tips
- Floor Mat - Fastener Installation Variations
- Front Floor Mat - Removal and Installation
- Front Floor Mat - Removing and Installing
- Body - Rear License Plate Fastener Replacement
- Rear License Plate - Damaged Fastener Replacement
- Interior - Rear Window Sunshade Inoperable
- Front Bumper - Retainer Clip Damage
- Audio System - Radio Antitheft Code Entering/Retrieval
- Left Front Speaker - Inoperative
- Audio System - Radio, Code Retrieval
- Audio System - Radio Code Retrieval
- Audio System - CD Error (ERR) Message Displayed
- CD Changer - Error Codes
- CD Player - Jams or Will Not Eject
- Keyless Entry - Increasing Remote Transmitter Range
- Restraints - Airbag/Safety Belt Deployment, Inquiries
- Child Restraint - Anchor Installation/Retrofitting
- Restraints - Airbag/Safety Belt Deployment, Inquiries
- Rear Side Airbags - Deactivating or Activating
- Airbag - Replacement Interval Change
- Restraints - Air Bag Replacement Interval Change
- Airbag - Deployment
- A/C - Musty Odors From Vents
- Vehicle Ground - Insufficient Contact at Location 43
- Brakes - Brake Pulsation Diagnostic Information
- Brakes - Squealing Condition
- Brakes - Brakes Squeal
- 460902 - 12/06/09
- Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Pulsation Diagnostic Information
- 460808 - 09/10/08
- Brakes - Squealing Noise
- 460801 - 01/14/08
- Brakes - Squealing Noises
- 460904 - 08/17/09
- Brakes - Brake Squeal Service Procedure Information
- Brakes - ABS Activates Upon Light Braking
- Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack of Power On Take Off
- Engine - Inspect for Debris When Replacing Engine
- Engine - Rattle/Knock On Cold Start-Up (Normal)
- Engine - Rattling Noise On Start Up
- Maintenance Schedule - Revised
- Brakes - Pulsation Diagnostic Guidelines
- Brakes - Pulsation
- Alloy Wheel - Cleaning
- Alloy Wheels - Cleaning Without Causing Damage
- Brakes - Brake Pulsation Diagnostic Information
- Engine Oil - Capacities
- Engine Oil - Capacity Update
- Engine - Oils Meeting Standards VW502 00/VW505 01
- Engine - Approved Engine Oils
- Engine - Oils Meeting Specifications VW 502 00/VW 505 01
- Engine - Oils Meeting Audi Standards 502 00, 505 01
- Engine - Oils Meeting VW Standards VW 502 00/505 01
- Engine - Oil Meeting Audi Quality Standards
- Cooling System - Coolant ID/Filling/Mixing Information
- Engine - Oil Meeting Audi Quality Standards
- Engine - Debris Inspection When Replacing Engine
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Lighting - Moisture Accumulation In Exterior Lamps
- Wheels - Wheel Bolt Torque Precautions
- Engine - Oil Meeting Audi Quality Standards
- Brakes - Brake Pulsation Diagnostic Information
- Electrical - Electrical Malfunctions After Window Tint
- VIN Plate/Certification Label - Ordering Procedure
- Warranty Claims - Conditions Requiring OTS Contact
- Wiring Harness - Repairing
- Brakes/Suspension - Pedal Pulsation/Steering Shimmy
- A/C System - Changes
- A/C - Manual Changes
- Power Steering - Manual Corrections
- Front Brake Caliper/Pads - Dimensional Changes
- Disc Brake - Squeal
- Front Suspension - Noise When Driving Over Rough Roads
- Recall 99V248000: Tie Rod End Seal Failure
- Wheels/Tires - Manual Updates
- Alloy Wheels - Cleaning
- Tires - Goodyear Tire/Rubber OE Customer Service Line
- Plastic Lug Bolt Cover - Removal Tool
- Sidewinder Key and Lock - Replacement
- Seat Memory - Erratic Position Control
- Front/Rear Door Seals - Friction Noise
- Headliner - Stained
- Oxygen Sensor - Verifying Connections After Repairs
- Battery - Correct Din Specification Necessity
- Fuel Tanks - Flushing/Neutralization
- Panasonic Concert Radio - Coding
- Cellular Phone - Installation Instruction
- Cellular Phone - Technical Support Helpline
- Deployed Air Bag - Repair Warning
- Airbag Control Module - Coding
- Headlights - Aiming Using Hella Universal Beamsetter IV
- Lighting - Exterior Lighting Moisture Accumulation
- ABS - Front Axle Components
- Steering Wheel - Does Not Heat Or Stay Warm
- Front Axle - New Component Information
- Rear Axle - Components
- Tools - Correct Pop Rivet Tool
- Underbody Plugs - Wind Noise
- Rear Side Airbags - Deactivating and Activating
- Airbag/Pyrotechnic Seatbelt - Deployment Inquiries
- Airbag - Component Replacement After Accident
- Central Locking System - Functions and Options
- DTC Table, Additions Readiness Code, Checking/Generating
- Rear Child Restraint Anchorages - Tethering Updates
- Wiper Blades - Skip
- Vehicle - Fluid Capacity Chart
- A/T - Delayed 1 to 2 Shift on Cold Start Warm up
- A/C - Fresh Air Control Lever Light Inoperative
- Engine - Crankshaft And Camshaft Bolt Torque Corrections
- Restraint Systems - DTC 00591/00592 Diagnostics
- Rear Window Sunshade - Is Inoperable
- Radio - Connector Replacement
- Interior - Rear Window Sunshade/Motor Inoperable
- Remote Transmitter - Intermittently Inoperative
- Maintenance/Lubrication Schedule - Correction
- Maintenance/Lubrication Schedule - Update
- Maintenance Service Intervals - Changes
- Oil Drain Screw - Special Tool # 3357
- Vehicle - Maintenance/Lubrication Schedule
- Brake - Squeal
- Leak Detection Pump - Checking
- Vehicle - Fluid Capacities
- Alignment - Requirements After Component R and I
- Body - Paint Chip Repair Procedure
- Restraint System - 'LATCH' System Installation/Retrofit
- Recall 08V397000: A/T Shift Interlock Cable Defect
- Fuel System - MIL ON/Multiple Fuel Trim DTC's Set
- Engine - Rattle/Knock On Cold Start-Up (Normal)
- Front Bumper - Retainer Clip Damage
- Brakes - ABS Activates Upon Light Braking
- Audio System - Radio, Code Retrieval
- Airbag - Replacement Interval Change
- Lighting - Headlamp Aiming Information
- Interior - Cleaning Tips For Fabrics, Vinyls, Plastics
- Left Front Speaker - Inoperative
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Streak/Smear/Noisy
- Engine - Oils Meeting VW Standards VW 502 00/505 01
- CD Player - Jams or Will Not Eject
- Audio System - CD Error (ERR) Message Displayed
- Keyless Entry - Increasing Remote Transmitter Range
- Audio System - Radio Antitheft Code Information
- Light Colored Metallic Paint - Appearance
- Floor Mat - Fastener Installation Variations
- Body - Rear License Plate Fastener Replacement
- Vehicle Ground - Insufficient Contact at Location 43
- Campaign - A/T Locking Cable Out Of Position
- Engine - Inspect For Debris In Transferred Assemblies
- Restraints - Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Deployment Inquiries
- Electrical - Cigarette Lighter Won't Heat Up
- Cooling System - Coolant ID/Filling/Mixing Information
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.