A191665 2039018-

Technical Service Bulletin
19 Dried coolant or small leak around coolant pump
19 16 65 2039018/2 January 20, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-53 dated
November 18, 2014 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
2011 - 2016
All
3.0L engines
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
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Revised header data (Added model years)
1
11/18/2014
Initial publication
• A small amount of dry or crusted
coolant is seen on the coolant
pump housing (Figure 1, Figure 2,
and Figure 3).
• The coolant level warning is not on.
Figure 1. Dried coolant.
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Figure 2. Dried coolant.
Figure 3. Dried coolant.
Technical Background
A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry
coolant marks are normal.
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Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
If dried coolant is found on the coolant pump housing and there is no customer complaint, no repair is necessary.
Replacement of the coolant pump is not necessary; a new coolant pump would also show dried coolant during
break-in.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and is not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2039018) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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