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Technical Service Bulletin
20 MIL on (DTC P045600 - EVAP system leak detected NVLD (very small leak)) - Repair Authorization
20 15 53 2042166/3 October 29, 2015. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-51 dated
October 28, 2015 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A3 Sedan
2015
122824 - 999999
With NVLD
A3 Cabriolet
2015
122835 - 999999
With NVLD
A3 Sedan
2016
All
With NVLD
A3 Cabriolet
2016
All
With NVLD
A4
2015
A4
2016
All
With NVLD
allroad
2015
110434 - 999999
With NVLD
allroad
2016
All
With NVLD
A5
2015
048918 - 999999
With NVLD
A5
2016
All
With NVLD
RS 5
2015
901489 - 999999
With NVLD
RS 5
2016
All
With NVLD
A5 Cabriolet
2015
008879 - 999999
With NVLD
A5 Cabriolet
2016
All
With NVLD
Q5
2015
111805 - 999999
With NVLD
Q5
2016
All
With NVLD
A6, A7
2016
009519 - 999999
With NVLD
RS 7
2016
900126 - 999999
With NVLD
A8
2015
033270 - 999999
With NVLD
A8
2016
All
With NVLD
© 2015 Audi of America, Inc.
A106623 - A999999
N033840 - N999999
With NVLD
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Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
3
-
Revised header data (Corrected Elsa display issue)
2
10/28/2015
Revised header data (Corrected Elsa display issue)
1
10/15/2015
Initial publication
• MIL on.
• DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module
(ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• Drivability is not affected.
Technical Background
Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues were identified with
these parts. In an effort to gain information, we are asking that you contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) before replacing any parts. This will assist us in diagnosing any potential issues with the condition noted
above.
Production Solution
No changes to production have been made, as no issue has been identified.
Service
Audi of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information regarding this condition.
1. Ensure that the gas cap is tight.
2. Verify that the DTC is present, but do not perform any additional diagnosis.
3. Contact a TAC consultant.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
© 2015 Audi of America, Inc.
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2042166) 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.
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