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2008 Audi A6 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis
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Quick Lookups- Accessories & Equipment
- Anti-Theft Systems
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- Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
- Body & Frame
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- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Cooling Fan
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- Mechanical
- 3.2L - Crankshaft & Cylinder Block - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Cylinder Head & VALVETRAIN - Engine Code(S): BKH
- 3.2L - Engine Assembly - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Engine Mechanical - General & Technical Data - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Engine Code: BKH
- Engine Overview With Adjustment Values, Gauge - Oil Gauge Tester (T40178)
- Starter
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- Fuel Delivery
- Ignition System
- Mode 6
- Specifications
- System
- 3.2L - Engine Mechanical - General & Technical Data - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Fuel Injection Ignition, Engine Code(S): BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - General & Technical Data - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L V6 4V Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): BKH
- Testing & Diagnosis
- 3.2L - Engine Mechanical - General & Technical Data - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Fuel Injection Ignition, Engine Code(S): BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - General & Technical Data - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L V6 4V Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): BKH
- Tune-Up
- General Information
- Abbreviations
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- Brakes
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- DTC Index
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- Engine Performance
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- State Emission Standards - Gas
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Map - Exhaust Systems
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Identification
- Metric Conversions
- Reset Procedures
- Specifications Index
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- Traction Control Disable Procedures
- Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Maintenance
- Restraints
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- Automatic Trans
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L V6 4V Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): BKH
- Continuously Variable Transmission (01J - General & Technical Data)
- Continuously Variable Transmission Internal Components (01J - General & Technical Data)
- Controls & Housing - Continuously Variable Transmission (01J)
- Controls & Housing - Continuously Variable Transmission Internal Components (01J)
- Final Drive & Differential - Continuously Variable Transmission (01J)
- Final Drive & Differential - Continuously Variable Transmission Internal Components (01J)
- Gears & Hydraulic Controls - Continuously Variable Transmission (01J)
- Gears & Hydraulic Controls - Continuously Variable Transmission Internal Components (01J)
- Rear Final Drive (01R) - General & Technical Data
- Rear Final Drive (08V)
- Rear Final Drive (08V) - General & Technical Data
- Rear Final Drive (0AR)
- Rear Final Drive (0AR) - General & Technical Data
- Transfer Case
- Transmission Control Systems
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Engine Code: BKH
- 3.2L V6 4V Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): BKH
- Controls & Housing - Continuously Variable Transmission (01J)
- Controls & Housing - Continuously Variable Transmission Internal Components (01J)
- Automatic Trans
- External Pages
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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.
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