2001 Audi S3

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
• 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
• 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10243930This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
• 10243787Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243780Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10231130Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
• 10231127ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
• 10228314The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10228302High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10226529Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10224993The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224981High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10221966The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221954High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10216682Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10216662Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
• 10216656Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
• 10216638If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, the pieces may be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage.
• 10212703Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10210679This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system software. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off).
• 10210650This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system software. As a result, application of the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time (brake pedal with left foot and accelerator pedal with right foot) results in the following: ? Brake pedal function (normal at all times) overrides any throttle application. ? Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will not be stored. ? When the brake pedal is applied while the accelerator is depressed, engine RPMs will return to idle speeds of 1400 RPMs after approximately two seconds. ? When the accelerator is applied while the brake pedal is depressed, the vehicle accelerates slower than usual (reduced engine torque).
• 10198567This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
• 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10128350This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128222Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
• 10128009This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 10127856This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
• 10058584Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there IS no damage from loosened particles. Model all. All years.
• 10054859Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
• 10052307Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10047800Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. Models 1996-2013 - all model.
• 10033212Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. Updated 8/9/10. Updated 8/11/10. Updated 11/8/10. Updated 11/10/10. Updated 1/10/11.
• 10027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.
• 10022142Loses power or will not move after stop.
• 10022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.

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