A151526 2039995-
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Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start of the day. The noises are caused by one of the upper chain tensioners. The noises do not lead to damage. Improved chain tensioner.
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Technical Service Bulletin 15 Engine rattling noises at cold start - V6 3.0 TFSI 15 15 26 2039995/1 March 3, 2015. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All 2011 - 2014 All V6 3.0 TFSI Condition Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start of the day. Technical Background The noises are caused by one of the upper chain tensioners. The noises do not lead to damage. Production Solution Improved chain tensioner. Service 1. Verify condition by observing engine sound during cold start. 2. If the rattling noise comes from the area of the timing chains (back of the engine) for 1-3 seconds after the first start of the day, replace both upper chain tensioners of bank 1 and bank 2 with the optimized chain tensioners. © 2015 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 2 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: 1536 Damage Code: 0010 Labor Operations: Chain tensioner remove+reinstall 1536 20XX XX TU GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU (See Elsa for SRT specific to model) 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 #2039995/1 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 06E109217AH Chain tensioner bank 2 1 06E109218AJ Chain tensioner bank 1 1 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2039995) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2015 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 2 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.