2008 Audi A3 Service and Repair Manual

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2008 Audi A3 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Line Hatchback 4-Door
  • Base Hatchback 4-Door
  • Attraction Hatchback 4-Door
  • Attraction Plus Hatchback 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.8L 1798CC 110Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.4L 1390CC 85Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Audi A3 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #09V37700030/09/2009Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTER

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN

NHTSA #16V07900010/02/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment o

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free

TSB #10250322

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

TSB #10248208

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

TSB #10246152

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

TSB #10245285

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

TSB #10244595

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

TSB #10244517

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

TSB #10243930

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

TSB #10244320

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

Showing the 8 most recent of 476 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20141128Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

WAS COMING FROM WORK JUST HAD GOTTEN ON THE INTERSTATE . MY SPEED WAS 75 MILES A HOUR A DEAR HIT MY CAR THAT KNOCKED THE DEAR AROUND 20 FEET AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT . IT PUSHED THE RADIATOR INTO THE MO

20140226Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL LOOSING THE ABILITY TO POWER THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSING A MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH. THE DEALER REPORTS THAT IT IS THE S-TRONIC TRANSMIS

20191202Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE. MORE THAN ONE MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THE CODE P0171 THAT READS AS THE DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT CORRELATE WITH MY CAR AS MY CAR D

20191202Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE. MORE THAN ONE MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THE CODE P0171 THAT READS AS THE DIAGNOSTIC DOES NOT CORRELATE WITH MY CAR AS MY CAR D

20190628Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

EXCESSIVE REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION THAT ISN'T BEING COVERED BY A 12 YEAR ANTI-CORROSION WARRANTY. THE SAFETY ISSUE STEMS FROM; A, A PROPER ALIGNMENT ISN'T POSSIBLE, B THE REAR SUBFRAME IS RESPONSIBLE F

Showing the 5 most serious of 46 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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