Technical Service Bulletin # 970818
Date: 081117
Electrical - Multiple Electrical System Malfunctions
97 08 18
2014745/4
November 17, 2008.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 08-02 dated July 10, 2008 for reasons listed below.Audi A8L Quattro Sedan (4E8) V8-4.2L (BVJ)
Page 189
Affected Vehicles
97 Electrical failures or component malfunctions - Wire harness repairs
Condition
Various electrical failures or malfunctions of components. Areas of concern are powertrain, drivetrain, chassis, body/equipment, vehicle
electrical system, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning.
Technical Background
In cases where the vehicle wiring is the cause of component failure due to wire(s) being cut, pinched, damaged, improperly routed, etc.,
and/or terminals, connectors or connections that are loose, broken, not fully engaged, etc., please see the Service section below.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
In order to improve the quality of Audi electrical systems, please create a Technical Assistance Center contact.
Along with providing general information, please include the following detailed diagnostic information:
- Specific circuit and wire(s) that are affected.
- Terminal(s), connector(s), and/or connection(s) that are affected.
- Digital photos showing the affected electrical components.
Then call the Technical Assistance Center for further direction.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to 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.
Date: 081117
Electrical - Multiple Electrical System Malfunctions
97 08 18
2014745/4
November 17, 2008.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 08-02 dated July 10, 2008 for reasons listed below.Audi A8L Quattro Sedan (4E8) V8-4.2L (BVJ)
Page 189
Affected Vehicles
97 Electrical failures or component malfunctions - Wire harness repairs
Condition
Various electrical failures or malfunctions of components. Areas of concern are powertrain, drivetrain, chassis, body/equipment, vehicle
electrical system, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning.
Technical Background
In cases where the vehicle wiring is the cause of component failure due to wire(s) being cut, pinched, damaged, improperly routed, etc.,
and/or terminals, connectors or connections that are loose, broken, not fully engaged, etc., please see the Service section below.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
In order to improve the quality of Audi electrical systems, please create a Technical Assistance Center contact.
Along with providing general information, please include the following detailed diagnostic information:
- Specific circuit and wire(s) that are affected.
- Terminal(s), connector(s), and/or connection(s) that are affected.
- Digital photos showing the affected electrical components.
Then call the Technical Assistance Center for further direction.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to 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.
