Electrical - Cigarette Lighter Won't Heat Up
90 12-volt accessory outlet will not heat90 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.
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.