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Attachment Bulletin # 260504

Group: 26

Number: 05-04

Date: July 20, 2005

Subject:
Three Way Catalyst, Catalytic Efficiency DTCs Stored in DTC Memory

Model(s):
A4 W/2.8L (Eng. Code ATQ) 2000, 2001 > 8D_1A 005 394
A6 W/2.8L (Eng. Code ATQ) 2000, 2001 > 4B_1N 006 888

Condition





The Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS) or even an illuminated MIL may be present:

This may be due to the On Board Diagnosis OBD for the Catalytic Converter system which is too sensitive and sets fault codes without a defect in the catalyst system.

Service

- If diagnosis of the engine does not reveal a faulty component, reprogramming of the ECM will be necessary.

- Please refer to the Technical Bulletin 26-05-03 (IC)