A171669 2040644-
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A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when th evehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually occurs when the engine is warm. The mil is sporadically on due to dtcs being stored in the ecm. A leak in the c
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Technical Service Bulletin 17 MIL on; whistling noises from engine compartment (DTC P2279 and/or P0507) 17 16 69 2040644/4 March 9, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-66 dated October 14, 2015 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A6, A7, A8 2013 - 2016 All 4.0 TFSI Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 4 - Revised title 3 10/14/2015 Revised Production Solution (Completely revised) Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated oil separator part number) 2 6/3/2015 Revised Warranty (Updated Service Number) • A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. • The sound usually only occurs when the engine is warm. • The MIL is sporadically on. • The following DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01): • DTC P2279 (Intake air system leak) • DTC P0507 (Idle control system RPM higher than expected) Technical Background A leak in the crankcase breather module (pressure regulating valve) can cause this condition. Production Solution Fabric reinforced internal membrane of crankcase breather module. © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 4 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Service 1. Perform both of the following checks before proceeding: • Compare the sound of the vehicle to the sound in the video located at: https://audi-external.kzoplatform.com:443/swf/player/311 (Figure 1). • Open the filler cap to check whether the sound is affected when the filler cap is open. Figure 1. QR code for viewing the video with a QR code reader on phones and tablets. Alternatively, the video can be accessed through computer internet browsers at the link provided in this bulletin. 2. If the sound of the vehicle matches the sound in the video and the sound is affected when the filler cap is opened, replace the oil separator breather module. © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 4 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 1726 Damage Code: 0050 Labor Operations: For A8 and S8: Oil separator breather remove +reinstall 1753 1971 20 TU Air intake distributor remove+reinstall 2446 1921 470 TU Oil separator breather remove +reinstall 1753 1971 20 TU Air intake distributor remove+reinstall 2446 1921 620 TU For S6 and S7: Additional labor for adjustment of ACC, top view camera, See Elsa and night vision, if necessary based on vehicle equipment See Elsa For RS7: Diagnostic Time: Oil separator breather remove +reinstall 1753 1971 20 TU Air intake distributor remove+reinstall 2446 1923 710 TU Additional labor for adjustment of ACC, top view camera, See Elsa and night vision, if necessary based on vehicle equipment See Elsa GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes included in existing labor operations 0150 0000 10 TU Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU 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 #2040644/4 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. © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 4 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Required Parts and Tools Part Number Part Description Quantity 079103542D Oil separator 1 079129717J Gasket intercooler left 1 079129717K Gasket intercooler right 1 N 90442501 Retaining clip 2 N 90489801 Retaining clip 2 079145818 Gasket throttle body 1 079145417B Gasket recirculation valve 2 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2040644) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 4 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.