Technical Service Bulletin # 971016 Date: 101026
Electrical - Malfunctions With The Door and DTC's Stored
97 Door electronics: Restricted functions
97 10 16
2024671/1
October 26, 2010
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
Complaints about electrical functions with the door and malfunction messages displayed in the driver information system.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Because of improper routing or winding of the wire harness in the door rubber boot, the wiring may be damaged when the door is closed.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Improved wire harness routing.
SERVICE
1. Repair the wiring as needed using repair kit VAS 1978.
2. Ensure the wiring that is routed through the door rubber boot is unwound to ease wire harness tension, which will allow the wires to move freely
when closing the door.
AUDI A3 QUATTRO Page 243
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.
Electrical - Malfunctions With The Door and DTC's Stored
97 Door electronics: Restricted functions
97 10 16
2024671/1
October 26, 2010
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
Complaints about electrical functions with the door and malfunction messages displayed in the driver information system.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Because of improper routing or winding of the wire harness in the door rubber boot, the wiring may be damaged when the door is closed.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Improved wire harness routing.
SERVICE
1. Repair the wiring as needed using repair kit VAS 1978.
2. Ensure the wiring that is routed through the door rubber boot is unwound to ease wire harness tension, which will allow the wires to move freely
when closing the door.
AUDI A3 QUATTRO Page 243
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.
