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******** Audi TTS Quattro Coupe (8J3) L4-2.0L Turbo (CDMA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 901014 Date: 100810


Electrical - Cigarette Lighter Won't Heat Up



90 12-volt accessory outlet will not heat



90 10 14



2010353/4



August 10,2010



Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 08-21 dated December 10, 2008 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



CONDITION



Cigarette lighter element will not lock in lighter socket -U1- for heating process.



TECHNICAL BACKGROUND



Retaining tabs (2) in the lighter socket are pushed too far out of the socket to hold the lighter element in place for the heating process. Generally, this



is caused by using the lighter socket as a power outlet for accessories such as cell phone chargers, radar detectors, etc.



PRODUCTION SOLUTION



Not applicable.



SERVICE



1. Remove cigarette lighter fuse.



2. Remove lighter element.



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3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, bend retaining tabs (Figure 1, arrow) inward.



4. Install lighter element and fuse.



5. Test operation several times to ensure lighter pops out and functions normally.



WARRANTY



This damage is due to outside influence and is not covered by 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.