# Service bulletin A011257 2028344\-

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10122803
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-08
- Manufacturer's number: A011257 2028344\-
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-10\-29
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12\-51 dated July 18, 2012. Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may interpret this engine roughness as misfiring. To comply with the legal requirements on exhaust gas emissions according to the LEV\-1 and LEV\-2 standards, a high exhaust gas quality must be ensured. The necessary catalyst only operates at a temperature over 300°C \(572°F\). To achieve this, the catalyst is heated up. The catalyst heating phase is achieved by a late ignition angles and by introducing additional fresh air to the exhaust valves \(secondary air system\). Late ignition angles make sure that the exhaust gas from the cylinders has a higher temperature. This exhaust gas includes fuel that is un\-burnt, and was deliberately injected into great quantities. The secondary air system adds fresh air to the exhaust gas as it leaves the cylinder and the extra fuel is burnt. As a result, the temperature of the exhaust gas and of the catalyst increases quickly. The afterburning in the exhaust manifold before catalyst changes the sound characteristic of the engine. This heating\-up of the catalyst, including afterburning, is normal and has no effect on the service life of the engine. During this catalyst heating phase the engine has increased idle speed, may have increased vibrations, and a different sound characteristic. Depending on conditions the time of the catalyst heating phase varies.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122803-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Exhaust and emissions, Catalytic converter

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2009 AUDI A4
- 2007 to 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET
- 2005 to 2009 AUDI A6
- 2013 to 2015 AUDI A8
- 2008 to 2010 AUDI R8
- 2013 AUDI R8
- 2012 AUDI R8 GT SPYDER
- 2011 AUDI R8 SPYDER
- 2013 to 2014 AUDI RS5
- 2008 to 2012 AUDI S5
- 2007 to 2011 AUDI S6
- 2013 to 2015 AUDI S6
- 2013 to 2015 AUDI S7
- 2007 to 2009 AUDI S8
- 2013 to 2015 AUDI S8

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [A011885 2046611\-](/bulletins/10149108.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This bulletin provides repair information for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
- [Circular \- Emiss](/bulletins/10138345.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory\-installed catalysts may not perform as required by Federal regulations. If the effectiveness of a catalyst is reduced, this may result in an increase in tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail to pass an emissions inspection. Updated exhaust clamp part number to reference ETKA
- [Dealer Letter \-](/bulletins/10133330.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory\-installed catalysts may not perform as required by Federal regulations. If the effectiveness of a catalyst is reduced, this may result in an increase in tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail to pass an emissions inspection. Launch repair availability for A8 \(criteria 4E\) and A6 \(criteria 4F\).
- [Circular\-Emissio](/bulletins/10133329.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory\-installed catalysts may not perform as required by Federal regulations. If the effectiveness of a catalyst is reduced, this may result in an increase in tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail to pass an emissions inspection. Updated exhaust clamp part number for A6 and A8 models
- [Circular\-Emissio](/bulletins/10133328.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory\-installed catalysts may not perform as required by Federal regulations. If the effectiveness of a catalyst is reduced, this may result in an increase in tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail to pass an emissions inspection. ? Added repair availability for A8 \(criteria 4E\) and A6 \(criteria 4F\). ? Updated claiming instructions. ? Note added to repair instructions regarding consequential damage.
- [24CO](/bulletins/10095303.md), 2017-03-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ON CERTAIN AUDI VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L TFSI ENGINE MANUFACTURED DURING A SPECIFIC PERIOD, THE DIAGNOSTIC THRESHOLDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE PROGRAMMED TOO TIGHTLY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. AS A RESULT, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT \(MIL\) MAY COME ON EVEN THOUGH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. IF THE MIL IS ON, A VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS AN EMISSIONS INSPECTION.
- [A01166520354544](/bulletins/10094894.md), 2017-03-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE WASHING PORTS TO RESOLVE AN "AIR SYSTEM \-\- ACTION REQUIRED" MESSAGE.
- [A35162220322114](/bulletins/10093603.md), 2017-03-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGNOSING AN ISSUE WITH THE G676 SENSOR MODULE AND REPLACING IT.
- [A26162720439811](/bulletins/10093601.md), 2017-03-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. THIS BULLETIN INFORMS THE READER TO RECEIVE DIAGNOSIS OR AUTHORIZATION FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER BEFORE REPAIRING AN ISSUE WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT CAUSES DTC P042000
- [A241655 20446681](/bulletins/10081701.md), 2016-10-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AN ISSUE WITH THE OXYGEN SENSORS THAT CAUSES DTC P013E00 OR P014A00 TO BE STORED.

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