AUDI Inspection & Quality Control 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Audi quality standard document defines the inspection checkpoints and pass/fail criteria that must be followed during a certified pre-owned (CPO) inspection?
- Audi Financial Services credit guidelines
- Audi Certified Pre-Owned 300-point inspection checklist (Correct answer)
- NHTSA compliance sheet
- EPA emissions standard form
Correct answer: Audi Certified Pre-Owned 300-point inspection checklist
The Audi CPO program requires technicians to complete a standardized multi-point inspection checklist verifying mechanical, safety, and cosmetic criteria before certification.
Question 2: A technician is inspecting an Audi quattro drivetrain after a differential service. Which functional test confirms the rear differential is locking and unlocking correctly on applicable models?
- Road test the vehicle in reverse only
- Monitor torque split data via ODIS while driving through a low-traction maneuver (Correct answer)
- Check locking collar position visually with the vehicle on a lift
- Rev the engine to redline in park
Correct answer: Monitor torque split data via ODIS while driving through a low-traction maneuver
Using ODIS to monitor real-time torque distribution data during a controlled low-traction maneuver confirms the differential is actively managing power split as designed.
Question 3: When inspecting Audi aluminum body panels for damage acceptance criteria, which type of deformation generally requires panel replacement rather than repair?
- Minor surface scratches above the clear coat
- Sharp creases or kinks that have work-hardened the aluminum (Correct answer)
- Shallow dents with no paint damage
- Light orange peel texture in the factory finish
Correct answer: Sharp creases or kinks that have work-hardened the aluminum
Aluminum work-hardens at sharp creases, making the metal brittle and structurally compromised; Audi repair procedures typically require replacement in these cases.
Question 4: During a final quality inspection, an Audi's headlights are found to be misaimed. What instrument is required to properly set headlight aim to Audi specifications?
- A tape measure and masking tape on a wall
- An approved headlight aiming machine (optical or digital aimer) (Correct answer)
- A laser level positioned at bumper height
- A bubble level on the headlight lens
Correct answer: An approved headlight aiming machine (optical or digital aimer)
Audi requires the use of an approved optical or digital headlight aiming device to set beam cutoff angles to the published specification.
Question 5: After completing a timing chain replacement on an Audi 2.0T engine, which quality verification step is mandatory before returning the vehicle?
- Replace all four oxygen sensors
- Perform a road test log with ODIS to confirm camshaft timing deviation is within specification (Correct answer)
- Reset the transmission adaptive values
- Replace the serpentine belt as a precaution
Correct answer: Perform a road test log with ODIS to confirm camshaft timing deviation is within specification
A post-repair ODIS data log confirming camshaft timing deviation values are within tolerance verifies the timing chain installation is correct and no recurrence exists.
Question 6: An Audi quality inspection reveals that the sunroof panel does not flush properly with the roof panel after closing. What is the standard first adjustment step?
- Replace the sunroof glass panel
- Basic setting adaptation of the sunroof control module via ODIS (Correct answer)
- Adjust the drain tube routing
- Replace the sunroof motor
Correct answer: Basic setting adaptation of the sunroof control module via ODIS
Running the sunroof basic setting (initialization/adaptation) via ODIS resets the motor's learned end-stop positions and often corrects misalignment without mechanical adjustment.
Question 7: When inspecting an Audi's high-voltage battery (BEV/PHEV) after a minor collision, which is the correct immediate safety step before beginning any visual inspection?
- Remove the 12V battery first
- Disable the high-voltage system using the service disconnect and verify absence of voltage with a CAT III meter (Correct answer)
- Open the charging port door to release pressure
- Start the vehicle to check for fault codes
Correct answer: Disable the high-voltage system using the service disconnect and verify absence of voltage with a CAT III meter
The HV system must be de-energized via the service disconnect and voltage absence confirmed with a CAT III-rated meter before any HV battery inspection begins.
AUDI Inspection & Quality Control 3
Which Audi quality standard document defines the inspection checkpoints and pass/fail criteria that must be followed during a certified pre-owned (CPO) inspection?