Code Compliance & Standards Flashcards
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An Audi A4 fails an OBD-II emissions inspection because two readiness monitors are 'not ready.' What is the most compliant corrective action?
Answer: Complete the appropriate Audi drive cycle to set monitors
Completing the manufacturer-specified drive cycle allows the vehicle's monitors to run and achieve 'ready' status in compliance with OBD-II inspection requirements.
Which standard governs the diagnostic communication protocol used by Audi vehicles for UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) over CAN?
Answer: ISO 14229
ISO 14229 defines UDS, the diagnostic protocol used by Audi and other OEMs for ECU communication over CAN and other transport layers.
A customer requests that an Audi technician disable the speed limiter on a new Audi RS6 for track use. What compliance concern should the technician communicate?
Answer: It may violate FMVSS requirements and Audi's type approval conditions
Disabling a factory speed limiter can violate FMVSS compliance and the vehicle's type approval, potentially creating liability for the dealer.
Under the Clean Air Act, which Audi repair scenario requires the technician to use only EPA-approved replacement catalytic converters?
Answer: Vehicles under 5 years old or 50,000 miles
The Clean Air Act prohibits replacing OEM catalysts on vehicles within the federal emission control warranty period (5 years/50,000 miles) with non-compliant parts.
What is the purpose of Audi's 'Release for Delivery' (Fahrzeugabnahme) checklist in relation to compliance standards?
Answer: To verify the vehicle meets all safety and regulatory standards before handover
The Release for Delivery checklist ensures all safety, regulatory, and quality checks are completed and documented before the vehicle is handed to the customer.
Which federal standard specifies the minimum requirements for Audi's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on vehicles sold in the US after 2008?
Answer: FMVSS 138
FMVSS 138 mandates TPMS on all passenger vehicles sold in the US from 2008 onward, requiring warning when tire pressure drops 25% below recommended.
An Audi technician notices a repair order requires R&R of the catalytic converter on a 2-year-old vehicle under the federal emissions warranty. Who bears the repair cost?
Answer: Manufacturer (federal emissions warranty)
The federal Clean Air Act requires manufacturers to warrant emission control components for 2 years/24,000 miles (major components 8 years/80,000 miles), making this Audi's responsibility.