A191668 2042328-

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The red coolant light is illuminated , indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that the coolant level is too low. The engine speed governing light is illuminated with the message " engine speed maximum xxxx rpm". To prevent t


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Technical Service Bulletin
19 Thermostat, electric fault (DTC P0599, P0597, P2181)
19 16 68 2042328/2 March 9, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-63 dated
October 29, 2015 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S5
2008 - 2012
All
4.2 FSI
RS5
2013 - 2015
All
4.2 FSI
A8
2011 - 2012
All
4.2 FSI
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
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Revised Warranty (Changed Damage Code; added GFF time)
1
10/29/2015
Initial publication
One or more of the following conditions is present:
• The red coolant light is illuminated (Figure 1), indicating
that the coolant temperature is too high or that the coolant
level is too low.
• The engine speed governing light is illuminated (Figure 1) Figure 1. Engine speed governing light (left) and
with the message “Engine speed maximum XXXX rpm”.
red coolant light (right).
To prevent the engine from overheating, the engine speed
is automatically limited to the displayed maximum.
• One of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control
module (ECM), J623 (address word 01):
• DTC P059700 (Thermostat for map-controlled engine
cooling F265, circuit open)
• DTC P059900 (Thermostat for map-controlled engine
cooling F265, short circuit to positive)
• DTC P218100 (Fault in cooling system)
Technical Background
Tolerances of opening spring in thermostat cause the condition.
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Production Solution
Modified coolant thermostat housing.
Service
If one of the DTCs listed in the Condition is stored, replace the
coolant thermostat housing for map-controlled engine cooling
(Figure 2).
It is not necessary to replace the complete coolant pump.
Figure 2. Coolant thermostat housing for
map-controlled engine cooling.
Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
1955
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Thermostat housing remove+reinstall
1955 1919 (For S5)
160 TU (For S5)
(Includes all operations)
1955 1921 (For RS5)
190 TU (For RS5)
1955 1919 (For A8)
190 TU (For A8)
GFF – check and clear faults codes
0150 0000
10 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 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 #2042328/2
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.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
079121115BB
Map controlled engine cooling thermostat F265
1
G 013A8J1G
Coolant additive
1
Outside material
Distilled water (obtain locally)
As needed
(Max $10.00)
Tool Number
Tool Description
VAS 6096
Cooling system charge unit
VAS 6208
Drip tray
T10007A
Refractometer
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2042328) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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