A191669 2043770-
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The mil is on due to dtc P218100 being stored in the ecm. The coolant temperature gauge does not work, the vehicle does not reach operating temperature, and the cooling fan runs constantly. The coolant temperature control sends an implausib
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Technical Service Bulletin 19 Coolant temperature control implausible signal 19 16 69 2043770/1 March 31, 2016. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment R8 2007 - 2015 All Not Applicable Condition One or more of the following conditions may be present: • MIL on. • Coolant temperature gauge does not work. • Vehicle does not reach operating temperature. • Cooling fan runs constantly. • The following DTC may be stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01): • DTC P218100 (Cooling system performance) Technical Background Coolant thermostat does not work. Production Solution Improved thermostats. © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 5 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 Tip: It is not necessary to receive a Repair Authorization to perform this or any other R8 TSB. Use the following instructions to replace the coolant thermostat with repair kit 079 198 121: 1. Remove the coolant thermostat housing according the instructions in Elsa. 2. Note the position of the thermostat element within the housing. Remove the thermostat element by removing the three Allen screws (Figure 1). Figure 1. Remove the three Allen screws (red arrows) to remove the thermostat. 3. Take the seal out of the thermostat housing and replace it with the new seal (Figure 2). Figure 2. Thermostat housing seal (red arrow). © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 5 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 4. Ensure that the insulation sleeve is fitted on the underside of the thermostat element (Figure 3). Before fitting the insulation sleeve and O-ring, lightly coat them with coolant. Figure 3. Insulation sleeve. 5. Insert the new thermostat element (including insulation sleeve) into the housing (Figure 4). Figure 4. New thermostat installed. 6. Secure the thermostat element with the three new Allen screws. Use special tool V.A.G 1624 or VAS6494, or equivalent torque wrench (Figure 5). Tighten to 2 Nm (+1 / 0 Nm). Figure 5. Torque wrench. 7. Reinstall the thermostat housing (with new O-ring 079 121 119 C) according to the instructions in Elsa. 8. Fill cooling system according to the instructions in Elsa. Do not reuse used coolant. © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 5 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: 1958 Damage Code: 0016 Labor Operations: Thermostat remove+reinstall (For V8 engines) 1958 1919 220 TU Thermostat remove+reinstall (For V10 engines) 1958 1923 220 TU Install thermostat repair kit 1958 9999 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 0121 0004 Diagnostic Time: 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 #2043770/1 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 079198121 Repair kit thermostat 1 079121119C Thermostat housing O-ring gasket 1 G 013A8J1G Coolant additive 3 VAS 6096 Cooling system charging unit V.A.G 1274/8 Adapter T10007 A Refractometer V.A.G 1624 or VAS6494 or equivalent Torque wrench (0 Nm to 5 Nm) © 2016 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 5 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 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2043770) 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 5 of 5 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.