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2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT

Front Windshield Wipers Inoperative (GROUP 92, NO. 10-01)

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Front Windshield Wipers Inoperative (GROUP 92, NO. 10-01)
Publication date: 2010-03-19
Reference number: GROUP 92, NO. 10-01
Supersedes refnos: 2015233, GROUP 66, NO. 07-03, GROUP 66, NO. 08-21

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 92, NO. 10-01 (2015233/3), Date of Issue:  March 19, 2010
AUDI: A3 2005 - 2011
GROUP: 92 - Windshield Wiper and Washer System
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 66, NO. 08-21, Date of Issue:  December 5, 2008

SERVICE INFORMATION

92 10 01 2015233/3 March 19, 2010. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 08-21 dated December 5, 2008.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A3 2005 - 2011 All Not Applicable

CONDITION

  • Front windshield wipers are inoperative. This is due to a failure in the Windshield Wiper Motor Control Module (LIN-Bus failure).
  • The 09-Vehicle Electrical System Control Module presents this error message:
    1. ???????????? 
    2. Failure Lin-Slave 01 
    3. dealer number 00000 
    4. ---- 
    5. - 
    6. ???? 
  • The 09-Vehicle Electrical System Control Module also presents one or both of these DTCs:
    • DTC 00153 004  (Driver's Windshield Wiper Motor - V216- No signal/communication)
    • DTC 02071 004  (Local data bus No signal/communication)

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Fault in the wiper motor control unit is caused by installation of an unapproved aftermarket xenon headlamp system. These systems are not designed for Audi vehicles.

These systems have been proven to cause damage to various electrical systems in our models by causing a voltage spike in networks that use a LIN architecture, such as a LIN-based windshield wiper system.

Fig 1: Example Of A Xenon Headlamp Retrofit Kit
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PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Not applicable.

SERVICE

Typically this condition is observed when, after replacing a windshield wiper motor, the replacement motor fails again after a short time.

  1. Inspect the vehicle for the presence of any aftermarket accessories, most notably a non-approved xenon headlamp system.
  2. Inform the customer that the windshield wiper motor has failed as a result of the installation of aftermarket xenon headlamps and is not covered under warranty.
  3. Restore the original headlamp system.

WARRANTY

The damage is due to outside influence and is not covered by any Audi warranty.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

RENDER: 1.0x

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