2000 Audi A8 Service and Repair Manual

This manual is built around the 2000 Audi A8 as Audi actually built it, matching the 4.2L V8 (engine code AKB) and the Base Sedan trim so the specifications, torque sequences, and diagnostic steps line up with your car instead of a generic A8-era reference.

Engines covered

• 3.7L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2000 A8. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the 5-speed automatic transmission: the locking cable can shift out of position over time, letting the shifter move out of Park even with the key removed and allowing the vehicle to roll away without warning. The second covers the fuel filler neck, where a blind cover may not seal properly, letting fuel vapor escape and reducing fuel tank pressure enough to trigger the leak detection system and dash warning light. Owners have filed 8 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

Whether you're chasing a shifter-lock fault or checking the fuel filler seal, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2000 A8.