Self-Leveling Sensor, Checking (GROUP 00, NO. 03-01)

Publication date: 2003-08-21
Reference number: GROUP 00, NO. 03-01

SELF-LEVELING SENSOR, CHECKING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 00, NO. 03-01, Date of Issue: August 21, 2003

AUDI:	A8L 2004-VIN: 4E_4N006774
GROUP:	00 - General

Self-leveling Sensor, Checking

Prior to sale, for ALL A8L vehicles currently in inventory which are below the VIN listed:

Inspect each Self-leveling sensor (see chart below) for a black dot located on the body of the sensor (arrow).

Fig 1: Locating Black Dot Mark On Sensor Body

NOTE: Sensors may be marked with more than one colored dot (i.e. a blue dot and a black dot). The black colored dot ensures the latest level part.

If sensors are marked with a black dot:

If sensor(s) do not have a black dot:

PARTS INFORMATION

CAUTION: Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

Prior to installing new sensors:

Inspect the body of replacement sensor for a black colored dot (arrow). It ensures that this sensor is the latest level part.

Fig 2: Inspecting Sensor Body

NOTE: Sensors may be marked with more than one colored dot (i.e. blue dot and black dot). The black colored dot ensures the latest level part.

DO NOT install sensor if a black colored dot does not appear on the sensor (arrow).

With leveling sensor(s) replaced as necessary and with the VAS 5051 Diagnostic tool connected:

Use Guided Fault Finding to re-adapt the control position of the leveling control system.
Select Guided Fault Finding and navigate through menus selecting the appropriate model, model year vehicle, body style, etc..
Navigate to "J197 Level Control System, Control Module, Re-adapting Control position" (arrow).

Fig 3: Navigating To "J197 Level Control System, Control Module, Re-adapting Control Position"
Select, then select the > key and follow instructions.

NOTE: Be sure to submit one Hotline Channel report per vehicle.