Technical Service Bulletin
00 Audi R8 Repair Authorization
00 13 47 2016650/7 March 21, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-27 dated June
14, 2011 for reasons listed below.

Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

R8

2011 – 2014

All

Not Applicable

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

7

-

Revised header data (Added MY 2014)

6

6/14/12

Revised header data (Added MY 2012. Removed MY 2010.)

5

5/13/2011

Revised header data (Added MY 2011, 2012. Removed MY 2008, 2009,
and 2010.)

4

10/27/2009

Revised header data (Added MY)

3

7/28/2009

Revised header data (Added MY)

2

12/11/2008

All sections revised to extend Repair Authorization procedure following
launch conclusion

If an R8 arrives and requires diagnosis or repair at a dealership that is neither an R8 Certified Dealer nor an R8
Service Point, the R8 Customer Relations Team must be contacted.
At R8 Certified Dealers and R8 Service Points, prior authorization or a TAC ticket are not required for routine
maintenance, PDI, or repairs for which a TSB applies.
For all other concerns, a Repair Authorization must be obtained.
• These procedures are mandatory until further notice.
• Warranty repairs without repair authorization via a Technical Assistance Center contact will not be reimbursed.

Technical Background
Audi of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information vital to the technical
support of the Audi R8. This mandatory Repair Authorization will be active until further notice.
Through our combined efforts and cooperation, we will be able to raise the level of Audi quality and overall
customer satisfaction.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
The following procedure should be followed by a Certified R8 Technician for all vehicle issues except routine
maintenance, PDI, or repairs for which a TSB applies.
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Perform all necessary diagnostic steps.
3. Create a ticket using the system in ElsaWeb.
4. Describe the customer concern with as much detail as possible and fill in all required fields.
5. Always attach the GFF Diagnosis Log.
6. Activate the TAC ticket promptly by calling the Technical Assistance Center for further instruction before
carrying out any repairs.
In the event the Technical Assistance Center System is down, the Certified Audi R8 Technician may call the
Technical Assistance Center for assistance; however, a TAC Ticket must still be submitted to validate the warranty
claim.

Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Tip: Warranty repairs without repair authorization via a Technical Assistance Center contact will not be
reimbursed. Warranty repairs submitted by non-authorized R8 dealers and service points will not be reimbursed.

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.

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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
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