A201672 20446671

Technical Service Bulletin
20 Problems fueling vehicle and/or MIL on (DTC P044100 or P045100)
20 16 72 2044667/1 June 27, 2016.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
RS 5, RS 5
Cabriolet
2013 - 2015
All
Not Applicable
Condition
• Customer has problems filling the fuel tank (fuel nozzle keeps clicking off).
• The MIL warning lamp may be illuminated.
• Water and/or ice is found in the activated carbon filter reservoir and natural vacuum leak detection (NVLD)
pressure switch.
• DTC P0451 (pressure sensor for tank ventilation system, implausible signal) is found in the engine control
module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• DTC P0441 (tank ventilation system, through-flow faulty) may also be stored.
Technical Background
Water enters through the tank ventilation system. The water can flow through the NVLD pressure switch into the
activated charcoal filter and freeze in cold temperatures.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Remove activated charcoal filter, ventilation tube,
and NVLD pressure switch. Cap off opening to
prevent any liquid from escaping.
2. Weigh activated charcoal filter:
• If it weighs more than 2600 grams, replace the
activated charcoal filter, ventilation tube (Figure
1), and NVLD pressure switch.
• If it weighs less than 2600 grams, replace the
ventilation tube (Figure 1) and the NVLD
pressure switch.
Figure 1. Ventilation tube of the activated charcoal filter.
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Warranty
• 110 up to 48/50
Claim Type:
• G10 for CPO covered vehicles – Verify owner
• If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
2048
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Wheel housing liner remove+reinstall
6676 1900
40 TU
Ventilation tube with filter remove+reinstall
2048 1999
10 TU
Activated charcoal filter remove+reinstall
2025 1910
50 TU
NVLD pressure switch remove+reinstall
2041 1950
10 TU
GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
0150 0000
10 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Diagnostic Time:
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2044667/1
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
8F0201997D
Ventilation tube with filter
1
8K0906253L
NVLD pressure switch
1
8K0201801C
Activated charcoal filter, if required
1
Tool Number
Tool Description
Quantity
N/A
Digital scale (locally obtained)
1
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2044667) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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