00 Audi A6, A7, A8 & Q8 - Repair Authorization
00 18 13 2052640/3 November 5, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 18-12 dated
October 30, 2018 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A6, A7, A8,
and Q8

2019

All

Not Applicable

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

3

-

Revised header (Updated model code)

2

10/30/2018

Revised header (Updated A6 model code)

1

10/22/2018

Initial publication

Audi of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with the technical information vital to the
successful launch of the 2019 Audi A6, A7, A8 & Q8. The procedure outlined below is mandatory for all dealers
and should be followed when the first 2019 Audi A6, A7, A8 & Q8 arrive at your dealership until further notice.
Note:
The Repair Authorization Process should not be followed for routine maintenance services and PDI inspections.

Technical Background
Not applicable.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Begin GFF diagnosis. Do not remove any part or disconnect electrical connections.

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3 Create a TAC ticket using the Technical Assistance Center System in Elsa.
4. Select New Audi A6, A7, A8, Q8 Launch Repair Authorization in the Concern Type field as shown below
(Figure 1).

Figure 1. 2019 Audi A6, A7, A8, Q8 launch Repair Authorization.
5. Describe the customer concern with as much detail as possible. Fill in all required fields.
6. Include your cell phone number in the TAC ticket. The TAC consultant will use this number to contact you so
you can be near the car during the conversation.
7. Attach the Collection Services Diagnosis Log and photos of the concern.
8. Activate the TAC ticket promptly by calling the TAC for further instruction before carrying out any repairs.
Within one hour of receiving the technician’s call, our Launch Team will either provide a repair plan or make the
decision to send a Launch Team member to your dealership. If there is no response within the hour, the
technician may proceed with the repair.
Through the Audi Launch Allowance Program, Audi dealers may claim 30 time units when a TAC ticket is
properly opened and 30 time units when the TAC ticket is closed with appropriate attachments and detailed
repair information. Dealers may claim an additional 40 time units when requested parts are sent within 48 hours
to the Warranty Parts Return Center.
Further instructions on how to claim the additional time units can be found in the Audi Warranty Service Circular
AWA-18-17 dated October 23, 2018.

Warranty and Parts Return Process:
The Audi Warranty Parts Return Center will notify the dealership of a part return on all closed Audi TAC case
numbers within one (1) business day.
Warranty Parts Return Center personnel will:

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 Contact the Parts Manager to confirm part availability for each part request.
 Create a shipping request in the Warranty Parts Portal (WPP).
 Contact the dealership if the requested part(s) is not picked up by FedEx in 48 hours.
Dealership personnel should:
 Monitor the Outstanding Warranty Parts Report in WPP for new requests.
 Print the pre-addressed shipping label from the WPP.
 Return the requested part(s) with repair documentation and a printed copy of the Audi TAC case number to
the Warranty Parts Return Center same day.
Enter the warranty claim into SAGA within 24 hours of repair.

Warranty
This TSB is informational only and is not applicable to any Audi Warranty.

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2052640) are subject to change and/or removal. . Always
check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the
Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
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