A481338 2033044-

Technical Service Bulletin
PSS 48 Power steering feels notchy
48 13 38 2033044/2 March 18, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-36 dated
February 21, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4 / S4
2013
000001 - 999999
Not applicable
A5 / S5
2013
000001 - 999999
Not applicable
A5 Cab / S5 Cab
2013
000001 - 999999
Not applicable
A6 / S6
2012 - 2013
000001 - 999999
Not applicable
A7 / S7
2012 - 2013
000001 - 999999
Not applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data
1
02/21/2013
Initial publication
• The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works
correctly but intermittently feels notchy.
• There is no loss of steering functionality.
• The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition
key cycle.
• No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the cluster.
Tip: This PSS TSB applies only to the comfort concern described in the condition of this PSS TSB.
Please refer to the attached Information and Q&A document for guidance when handling each case.
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Technical Background
A solution is in development and will be made available as soon as possible.
The steering wheel is mechanically linked to the wheels of the vehicle, and there is no loss of steering
functionality.
Refer to the attached Information and Q&A document for guidance when handling each case.
Production Solution
Open.
Service
1.
Explain to the customer that a solution is forthcoming and that no repairs are necessary at this point.
Do not replace any components for this condition since this will not resolve the customer’s concern.
2.
Create a PSS
record in the PSS
application via the
hyperlink in
Accessaudi.com
(Figure 1) or
Technical
Assistance page in
Elsa (Figure 2).
Figure 1. Related Sites section on Accessaudi.com landing page
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Figure 2. Technical Assistance page
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
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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