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Instrument Cluster: Service Interval Programming (GROUP 90, NO. 08-13)
Reference number: GROUP 90, NO. 08-13
Supersedes refnos: 2005613, GROUP 90, NO. 03-01, GROUP 90, NO. 07-02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: SERVICE INTERVAL PROGRAMMING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| AUDI: | TT 2008; R8 2008; A3 2005 - 2008; A4 2005 - 2008; A6 2005 - 2008; A8 2004 - 2008; Q7 2007 - 2008 |
| GROUP: | 90 - Instruments |
SERVICE INFORMATION
90 08 13 2005613/4 November 6, 2008. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 07-02 dated February 27, 2007.
| Model(s) | Year | VIN Range | Vehicle-Specific Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT | 2008 | All | Not Applicable |
| R8 | 2008 | All | |
| A3 | 2005 - 2008 | All | |
| A4 | 2005 - 2008 | 8E_5A400000 on | |
| A6 | 2005 - 2008 | All | |
| A8 | 2004 - 2008 | All | |
| Audi Q7 | 2007 - 2008 | All |
CONDITION
Maintenance Service Intervals (time and mileage adaptation values) must be reset as a part of the regularly scheduled maintenance.
Brand CD 10.53 includes a new procedure to reset the service interval cluster warning, mileage and day service interval for the TT (A2), A3 (AB2), A6 (C6), A8 (D3), Audi Q7, R8 and any models produced after model year 2008. The new procedure for the A4 (B7) and Cabriolet (B7) will be included first in Brand CD 10.54.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
The mileage interval settings must be changed from 5,000 miles to 10,000 miles and/or the time interval settings from 180 days to 365 days at the first maintenance. If these settings are not changed, the Service Reminder Interval warning in the cluster will activate at the odometer reading of approximately 10,000 miles or 180 days from the first service. This will cause the customer to unnecessarily return to have the warning turned off.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
R8, TT (A2), A3 (AB2), A6 (C6), A8 (D3), AUDI Q7 AND ALL MODELS PRODUCED AFTER MODEL YEAR 2008
Reset the Service Reminder and the mileage and day interval parameters in one plan by selecting in the testers (Minimum Brand CD Level 10.53): GF >> Service Work >> J285 - Instr. Cluster, ext.service intervals resetting.
FOR ALL OLDER MODELS
If a vehicle comes in at an interval when no service is required (e.g. 10,000 miles, or 15,000 miles) with the service reminder on, the service reminder must be reset along with the mileage and day interval adaptation parameters. These parameters must be set to the appropriate intervals according to the appropriate Audi Service Circular for that vehicle.
This can be carried out in the Guided Functions >> Service Work section.
WARRANTY
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.