How to download factory service manuals for your Audi

[Davrik]

So I found another Manual, this seems to be a full legit service manual, its only $11.46 USD. I have been randomly been scrolling through and it is extremely complete and detailed with clear color diagrams and torque specs and special tools and everything.

https://www.emanualonline.com/

I downloaded from here. Very impressed with my purchase. $40 Canadian. There were cheaper options. Very comprehensive from what I can see 😀 it will definitely do the trick for me.

[SIQ5]

Erwin and alldatadiy.com do not have service manual for B8.5 2017 SQ5...sad face.

[abe]

I made a 24-hour purchase in the hopes of finding a specific part number for a bolt but I don't know where to find the part number. Here's a screenshot of the bolt that I'm looking for. Can anyone tell me where to find the part number for this? The bolt is for the seat frame of a 2015 Q7 (TDI if that makes a difference). There doesn't seem to be a listing of part numbers where I'm looking, but I'm very new to this so, please forgive me.

Thanks for your help!!

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[eskimo0101]

Should be able to find it here. Just have to figure out what category it falls under, but all the schematics and part numbers are there.

EDIT: All the seat stuff is under body.

https://parts.audiusa.com/

[abe]

Should be able to find it here. Just have to figure out what category it falls under, but all the schematics and part numbers are there.

EDIT: All the seat stuff is under body.

https://parts.audiusa.com/

Through a conversation with a tech at the local Audi dealership, I was able to get the part number. The part number doesn't appear in any search on the Audi parts website. Very disconcerting. Part number is N91019202. Perhaps I need to enter it with dashes or something??

[eskimo0101]

When you plug it into duckduckgo it comes back as a genuine VW/Audi part and you can buy it from ecstuning They also have a nice picture of it.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/N91...Group%20%23106

[abe]

That's what I ended up doing to confirm after the Audi tech gave me the number. And then a kind soul gave me an impressive screenshot from a program for which I don't have access unfortunately. So far my S4 and the Q7 have been very, very reliable so I haven't had to do much more than fluid changes, brakes, and batteries.

[MikeBrally]

I purchased the one day access to erWin Online and downloaded all the documents pertinent to my 2018 A4. But, when I try to open any of them, I end up at the Cautions & Warnings page where I cannot click on the "OK" button. Unable to do that, when I scroll up to the other pages the browser won't stay there and always returns to the bottom page. What am I doing wrong?

***I started trying opening the documents in other apps, and found that with Adobe Reader I can click the OK button and see all the pages.***

[abe]

I read somewhere disabling Javascript will allow you to skip the warning page. Are you able to do that?

Beyond that, I found their tech support to be very responsive. Try sending them an email at [email protected]

[RockJGC]

Another option: Factory-manuals.com. They offer genuine factory manuals in pdf customized for your vehicle. You supply your VIN and you get the exact manual sections for your car including all the vehicle-specific production information (it included a 7 page table listing my car's 151 options/configuration descriptions). For my 2012 S5, I got a fully searchable, hyperlinked 9000+ page pdf for about $70.

(I'm not associated with Factory-manuals.com in any way)

I purchased a manual from them for my car and it's 8500+ pages of most irrelevant information. There's nothing VIN specific about it. For example, it lists the transmission removal and installation for four different engines and even for the Q5 as well. That's several hundreds of pages that are useless for me, as I don't have a Q5 or a 3.2L A5 or a diesel A5 etc... All they are doing is downloading every ERWIN file imaginable and lumping them together into a single PDF. Anyone can do that themselves for less than half the price. So what value is there in paying someone to do that when they are promising a customized manual specific to your VIN?

Don't waste your money on Factory-manuals.com.

[DrGER]

I made a 24-hour purchase in the hopes of finding a specific part number for a bolt but I don't know where to find the part number. Here's a screenshot of the bolt that I'm looking for. Can anyone tell me where to find the part number for this? The bolt is for the seat frame of a 2015 Q7 (TDI if that makes a difference). There doesn't seem to be a listing of part numbers where I'm looking, but I'm very new to this so, please forgive me.

Thanks for your help!!

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Maybe here, #55: http://www.oemepc.com/audi/part_sing...d/250184/lang/

[OlePokey]

So is been like a year for this thread since it was alive but just figured I'd let you guys know that the alldatadiy website is now only 19.99 for an entire month or 59.99 for the year.🤷🏽*♂️

[RockJGC]

So is been like a year for this thread since it was alive but just figured I'd let you guys know that the alldatadiy website is now only 19.99 for an entire month or 59.99 for the year.🤷🏽*♂️

How does alldata compare to the factory service manual? Is it basically the same thing? And does it allow you to download or just view?

[OlePokey]

/storage/emulated/0/Download/Audi-A5-S5-RS5-Type-8T-8F-2007-2016-Factory-Service_manual.zip

ALL B8 MODELS. A, S, RS ALL MOTORS.. should be able to just paste it in the address box and it should pop up as a zip download. It's good to go it's not a random link at this point I created it and I promise your good to go. Pass or along👍

[OlePokey]

Xx

[OlePokey]

How does alldata compare to the factory service manual? Is it basically the same thing? And does it allow you to download or just view?

Can't recall because I stumbled upon an Audi S5 b8 service manual that has literally everything to include pictures , install instructions, tear down instructions, all motors in the B8 series. It came from someone at audirevoloution.net not affiliated with them but I've found it to be superior to AZ when it comes to walkthroughs, instructions and that sort of thing. It was like opening For. Knox at the time I couldn't believe I hadn't been there long ago. Anyhow all the sites have thier ups and downs but yeah free service manual with absolute everything you'll need all components, tools you'll need and broken down into subsections. Idk can't beat it man but definitely download a copy..


/storage/emulated/0/Download/Audi-A5-S5-RS5-Type-8T-8F-2007-2016-Factory-
Service_manual.zip
👍

[RockJGC]

Thanks, but it doesn't work for me.

[findalex]

/storage/emulated/0/Download/Audi-A5-S5-RS5-Type-8T-8F-2007-2016-Factory-Service_manual.zip

ALL B8 MODELS. A, S, RS ALL MOTORS.. should be able to just paste it in the address box and it should pop up as a zip download. It's good to go it's not a random link at this point I created it and I promise your good to go. Pass or along👍

That's just the path on your android phone. It's not accessible to anyone else that's not connected to your phone.

[OlePokey]

Oh shit wrong link. Thx for the heads up let me fix that. Y'all definitely gonna want this manual. It won't take you to it? I actually have it in my Google drive
I'm not the best with this sort of shit but I thought I was able to share photos and stuff by giving out similar links to that drive.

[OlePokey]

https://www.mediafire.com/file/8j2o0...anual.zip/file

There you go

[dshonwood]

Does anyone else get the following below when going to erWin USA?? Seems a little shady to me...





We are experiencing issues with our credit card payment provider for erWin Service Information and ODIS Diagnostic subscriptions.

The purchasing process for erWin and ODIS Subscriptions will change on Monday September 21st, and could last through the end of the year.

To make a purchase, go through the normal process on erWin, but during checkout you will be directed to a 3rd party website to complete your payment. Once complete, VWGoA will contact you within 1 business day with your next steps.

Please expect a 1 business day delay in processing from the time you place your order. If the purchase is made after normal business hours (7AM-4PM ET and weekends), the subscription may not be available until the next business day. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have questions, please email [email protected]

[hahnmgh63]

I just logged in and got the same popup. I don't need anything though, was just checking.

[Smac770]

That pop up has been there for a year at least now.

[M’s RS5]

Dshonwood that’s legitimate. It’s stupid but it’s real. Make sure your email is correct!

[DeutschAutoFan]

Mods, please make this a sticky.

If you plan on wrenching on your Audi, spend $40 or so on downloading the factor service manual (FSM) for your vehicle. It'll list the torque specs, procedures and many other helpful tips. They come in a PDF format you save on your hard drive and you can use them at any time. Make a backup somewhere or stick them in the cloud in case your computer crashes.

The "home page" for the factory service manuals is referred to as the Erwin site and this is the landing page. https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHome.do

To get the factory service manuals for your vehicle go here for more instructions and pricing:
https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showOrderFlatrate.do

You'll want the 24-hour flat rate which is under $40 (euros, so it fluctuates).
You'll sign up for an account (free). Choose the flat rate one day. You'll then be able to search for any and all PDF's related to the RS5, S5 and A5 line (or any Audi for that matter). Some of the PDF's don't specifically say RS5 or S5 and will say A5 repair for whatever but include RS5 and S5 information. So I downloaded pretty much everything I could for the A5/S5 and RS5 and sorted through it later. Just search a number of different ways. Plus you can download lots of other cool docs on other models to your heart's content for that 24-hour period.

Once you've downloaded, you can open them on your computer at any time. If using Adobe Acrobat, disable Java and you'll get rid of the initial warning PDF that pops up. If you don't disable Java, you just scroll to the bottom of the "are you paying attention" warning page and hit "Ok" and the FSM opens. But just disable Java in the preferences and you don't need to do that each and every time. These are yours to keep and print out at any time.

Hi Ape Factory,

Just tried using either of the links above and the following html error is coming back:

403 Forbidden
What does that mean?
Your request has been refused by the server.

Link11 is the specialized IT security provider of protecting web services and infrastructures against cyber-attacks. This request is unable to complete due to the above error and has not been filtered by Link11.

Looks like you are in Texas, and I am in Florida, so I suppose it's not a USA forbidden kinda thing.

I've tried from different browsers and computers, and a different network, still same.

Does the link still work for you?

[saadcee]

I used www.factory-manuals.com for both my Audis. You enter your VIN and they come back with a downloadable PDF that is tailored/specific to your model/options. Cost was $130, and the manual is the official Audi service manual.

[Smac770]

Hi Ape Factory,

Just tried using either of the links above and the following html error is coming back:

403 Forbidden
What does that mean?
Your request has been refused by the server.

Link11 is the specialized IT security provider of protecting web services and infrastructures against cyber-attacks. This request is unable to complete due to the above error and has not been filtered by Link11.

Looks like you are in Texas, and I am in Florida, so I suppose it's not a USA forbidden kinda thing.

I've tried from different browsers and computers, and a different network, still same.

Does the link still work for you?

If you're in NAR, then it's erwin.audiusa.com. Looks like Audi AG is trying to block North American users from accessing their erwin server. You'd need to use a proxy in Europe to use the erwin.audi.com one.

[Smac770]

I used www.factory-manuals.com for both my Audis. You enter your VIN and they come back with a downloadable PDF that is tailored/specific to your model/options. Cost was $130, and the manual is the official Audi service manual.

The problem is you get that one mashed document with no index, all for the perk of giving away $100 more than necessary.

[saadcee]

The problem is you get that one mashed document with no index, all for the perk of giving away $100 more than necessary.

There is a table of contents/index for the entire document, and all links in the document work as well. It's been well worth it for me.

[RockJGC]

There is a table of contents/index for the entire document, and all links in the document work as well. It's been well worth it for me.

The factory manual I got from them was more than 8,000 pages and most of it wasn't even for my car. It contained info from several Audi models and was just about useless to me because it's almost impossible to navigate through it even with the index. Personally, I'd never deal with the guy running that company again. I forgot exactly where, but he's from some third world country and he's quick to start calling you names when you leave him a bad review after he refuses to answer your email messages. I actually got my money refunded through my credit card company and then he contacted me and actually threatened me. The guy is a complete joke.

[ctwentz]

Update: erWin for US customers has moved to https://erwin.audiusa.com