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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLECONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALLSCAMPAIGN 35B8 - DSG SOFTWARE UPDATE
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Campaign 35B8 - DSG Software Update
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Campaign 35B8 - DSG Software Update
UPDATE - DSG Software Update (NVLW)
35 11 03
2027953/1
November 8, 2011.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect until removed. Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 35B8 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
^ Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
^ Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
Customer states while braking and down shifting in Tiptronic mode the transmission does not respond accordingly.
Customer states while accelerating from a rolling stop, transmission does not respond accordingly.
Production Solution
Improved software for DSG Mechatronics unit.
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB 2011732, 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the Transmission Control Unit (J743) using the SVM action code as listed in the table above if necessary.
Warranty
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
All parts and service references provided in this RVU are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
ATTACHMENT
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
35 11 03
2027953/1
November 8, 2011.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect until removed. Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 35B8 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
^ Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
^ Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
Customer states while braking and down shifting in Tiptronic mode the transmission does not respond accordingly.
Customer states while accelerating from a rolling stop, transmission does not respond accordingly.
Production Solution
Improved software for DSG Mechatronics unit.
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB 2011732, 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the Transmission Control Unit (J743) using the SVM action code as listed in the table above if necessary.
Warranty
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
All parts and service references provided in this RVU are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
ATTACHMENT
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
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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.