door hinge

allroadman · 26-02-2008, 08:55 AM

Newly posted Bulletin :

Routine durability monitoring by Audi AG has identified a minor cosmetic flaw in the door
hinge of the Audi A2 (model year 2000-2005).
It has been discovered that the hinge can be susceptible to cracks on the outer non-structural
skin. To some customers this may lead to concern that the structural integrity has been
compromised – this is not the case.
Should you receive any customer enquiries relating to this characteristic please advise them that
extensive testing of affected hinges by Audi AG has confirmed that their performance and longevity
are in no way reduced by these surface cracks.
Replacement doors have been modified since September 2007.
Audi AG have produced a Technical Problem Solution (TPL) which has been published on ELSA -
TPL number 2016707/1. This TPL includes details of how to claim the cost of the repair. Please
note that all vehicles are covered - even if out of warranty - and so customers should not be
charged.
However, we do not expect to be in a position to have all the required parts in stock at Dordon until
mid-March. The two part numbers currently unavailable are the kits 8Z0 898 021 and 8Z0 898
022. Please postpone all repairs until all the parts are available. The other parts required are:
• 8Z0 837 349C
• 8Z0 837 350C
• 8Z0 868 243
• DA 001 730 A2
• D 001 001
• D 009 401 04
• N 903 675 03
• N 101 154 04
• 8Z0 898 021 (currently unavailable)
• 8Z0 898 022 (currently unavailable)
As soon as all parts are in stock we will issue a further announcement.

shao_khan · 27-02-2008, 07:05 AM

Cheers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

paul_tdi · 27-02-2008, 05:52 PM

Very useful info! Thanks

Nelson_R32 · 27-02-2008, 09:42 PM

Didn't read the 'Strictly for Internal Use Only' bit then? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

allroadman · 29-02-2008, 08:52 AM

don't want to nic' pick, but actully , on this bulletin theres no mention of internal use only! Infact it says important customer imformation.

But dont worry, it's normal for many dealer staff not to read the bulletins properly! lol [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

shao_khan · 01-03-2008, 08:41 AM

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] so true [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

bpsmith · 04-03-2008, 04:57 PM

So what would actually be replaced as part of this? Just the hinges?

26-02-2008, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
allroadman member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South of England Posts: 112	door hinge Newly posted Bulletin : Routine durability monitoring by Audi AG has identified a minor cosmetic flaw in the door hinge of the Audi A2 (model year 2000-2005). It has been discovered that the hinge can be susceptible to cracks on the outer non-structural skin. To some customers this may lead to concern that the structural integrity has been compromised – this is not the case. Should you receive any customer enquiries relating to this characteristic please advise them that extensive testing of affected hinges by Audi AG has confirmed that their performance and longevity are in no way reduced by these surface cracks. Replacement doors have been modified since September 2007. Audi AG have produced a Technical Problem Solution (TPL) which has been published on ELSA - TPL number 2016707/1. This TPL includes details of how to claim the cost of the repair. Please note that all vehicles are covered - even if out of warranty - and so customers should not be charged. However, we do not expect to be in a position to have all the required parts in stock at Dordon until mid-March. The two part numbers currently unavailable are the kits 8Z0 898 021 and 8Z0 898 022. Please postpone all repairs until all the parts are available. The other parts required are: • 8Z0 837 349C • 8Z0 837 350C • 8Z0 868 243 • DA 001 730 A2 • D 001 001 • D 009 401 04 • N 903 675 03 • N 101 154 04 • 8Z0 898 021 (currently unavailable) • 8Z0 898 022 (currently unavailable) As soon as all parts are in stock we will issue a further announcement.

27-02-2008, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
shao_khan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 17,962	Re: door hinge Cheers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] __________________ Play Speed 3x Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"

27-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
paul_tdi A3 Sline sportback + S2 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hilperton, Wiltshire Posts: 746	Re: door hinge Very useful info! Thanks __________________ Audi A3 Sportback S-Line (For economy!) Audi S2 Avant (to counteract A3's economy!) Mini Cooper S Convertible

27-02-2008, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nelson_R32 Nissan GTR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 3,673	Re: door hinge Didn't read the 'Strictly for Internal Use Only' bit then? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Click here for lists of current OEM Audi Accessories available

29-02-2008, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
allroadman member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South of England Posts: 112	Re: door hinge don't want to nic' pick, but actully , on this bulletin theres no mention of internal use only! Infact it says important customer imformation. But dont worry, it's normal for many dealer staff not to read the bulletins properly! lol [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

01-03-2008, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
shao_khan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 17,962	Re: door hinge [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] so true [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] __________________ Play Speed 3x Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"

04-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
bpsmith BMW 130d Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Wales Posts: 1,128	Re: door hinge So what would actually be replaced as part of this? Just the hinges?

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