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Bummer Bimmer

This bulletin applies to 2009 BMW 128i models produced from June 2006 to 2009. After replacing the CAS (car access system), the vehicle has a no-crank condition. The likely cause: The CAS “Line Mode” is still active.

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28.07.2016

Audi Can’t See

This bulletin applies to 2009 Audi Quattro, Avant, S6 and A6 models. DTCs 00447 (functions restriction due to high voltage) and 00532 (supply voltage B+ upper limit exceeded) may be stored in the lane change assistance control unit.

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07.04.2016

Touareg Hitch

When installing a trailer hitch on a 2007 and later VW Touareg 2, the early version of the instructions may have left out a step.

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10.12.2015

Power On With Engine Off?

This bulletin applies to 2014 Acura RDX models. If, when shifting into Park and shutting off the engine, the power mode stays in ON or ACCESSORY, the culprit may be a misadjusted shift cable.

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27.11.2015

Vehicle Can’t Read Remote Key

This bulletin applies to 2010 BMW 335i xDrive vehicles. The check control message “Remote key not in vehicle” may be output even though the remote key is inside the passenger compartment.

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19.11.2015

Tension Code

This bulletin applies to 2012 Audi A8L vehicles that record a DTC entry for seatbelt tensioner voltage too low.

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04.11.2015

BMW hot seat (or not)

This bulletin applies only to BMW vehicles produced from 8-31-2009 to 2-25-2010, such as the BMW 328i X-Drive, equipped with SA 494 (front seat heating) and SA 534 (integrated automatic air conditioning).