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Audi Elsa Newsletter
Edition 73: February 17, 2014
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« Updates
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Windows XP - End of Support (EoS) and New VAS
Diagnostic Devices
Did you know that Windows XP SP3 support ends on April 8th? What this means to
you is that any Windows XP security and vulnerability issues reported afterwards will
not be resolved by Microsoft. This places all VAS diagnostic devices connected to
VWAG Group Systems at risk, and necessitates the update of eligible devices to
Windows 7.

The good news is that the Audi of America Workshop Technology team have been
working on ways to help you transition to the new operating system. Our initial
contact on this topic was back in September when we sent a Dealer Broadcast email
to all Service Managers/Directors. The Broadcast provided preliminary information
on Windows XP EoS as well as Windows 7 update eligibility for existing VAS devices
in service.

As not all existing devices are eligible for Windows 7 installations, we worked with
Audi AG to secure limited time, special pricing for our new, faster generation of VAS
6160A Diagnostic Tablets and VAS 6150C Diagnostic Laptops, e.g.: SSD hard drives,
faster Intel processers, preloaded with Windows 7 etc. Special pricing for
replacement devices applies to mix and match packages, with or without VAS 5054
Transmitters, and the availability of the VAS 6356 Test Instruments Box and new
tool cart. For more information, check out Service Information - Workshop
Equipment documents ATE-13-17 - US only, and ATE-13-21 - Canada only posted
on ServiceNet. But hurry: Special pricing arrangements for replacement devices are
scheduled to end March 1st.

The AoA DTSS Team is also in the final stages of testing and validating the
installation of device-specific Windows 7 DVDs (supplied by VWAG) for existing,
eligible devices. When rolled out later this month, the Windows 7 DVDs will be
bundled with the latest ODIS Service application and brand content versions ona
DVD (V2.1.0 etc.) for fast post-installation setup. As always, comprehensive
instructions will be posted on ServiceNet.

We urge you to work with your workshop management team to be prepared for
Windows XP EoL and the upcoming Windows 7 installations.

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Technical Bulletins
46 Brake noise analysis and handling (2034181/6)
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26 Rattle noises under car (2036070/1)

01 Rough idle at operating temperature (2035617/2)
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01 MIL on (DTC P0456 or DTC P0442 (EVAP emission control system
leak detected)) (2035519/4)
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90 Seat belt reminder light stays on (2035937/2)
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40 Rattling/engine noises in passenger compartment (2035358/2)

Pending Service Solutions

No new pending service solutions this week.

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Campaigns

No new campaigns this week.

Updates

No new updates this week.
Suggestions
Please send comments or suggestions to: aoa.workshopinformation@audi.com
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