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2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT

Dash Insert, Air Conditioning Control Panel Or Inside Light Flickers (GROUP 91, NO. 11-83)

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Dash Insert, Air Conditioning Control Panel Or Inside Light Flickers (GROUP 91, NO. 11-83)
Publication date: 2014-12-08
Reference number: GROUP 91, NO. 11-83
Supersedes refnos: 2021151, GROUP 90, NO. 14-51, GROUP 91, NO. 09-48, GROUP 91, NO. 10-43

DASH INSERT, AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL OR INSIDE LIGHT FLICKERS

DASH INSERT, AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL OR INSIDE LIGHT FLICKERS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 90, NO. 14-51 (2021151/5), Date of Issue:  December 8, 2014
AUDI: All Models 2006 - 2015
GROUP: 90 - Instruments
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 91, NO. 12-63, Date of Issue:  October 4, 2012

90 14 51 2021151/5 December 8, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-63 dated October 4, 2012.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All 2006 - 2015 All 190 A Hitachi Generator

CONDITION

  • The customer may report flickering of the dash insert lighting, of the A/C control panel lighting, or of the inside light. The condition occurs when the accelerator is pressed while the vehicle is in P or N, or when the vehicle is shifted down when moving downhill.
  • Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

When high electricity consumers are switched off when the battery is fully charged, the energy generated by the alternator is sometimes too great for the power system to absorb. This may lead to briefly-increased voltage, causing the lights to flicker.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

No change. This characteristic is caused by the alternator design and is a normal condition of the vehicle.

SERVICE

Repairs and parts replacements do not change the above characteristic. Explain to the customer that this characteristic is not a malfunction.

WARRANTY

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2021151) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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