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Audi A3 2001–2009technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB-01-12-39 · NHTSA communication 10043525 · issued Jan 12, 2012

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2001–2009
model years
33
vehicle entries

Official summary

Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or damaged. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.