A011709 2041093-

01 Oil pressure warning in DIS (DTC P164D00)
01 17 09 2041093/5 April 14, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 16-57 dated April
11, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A6, A7
2016
000001 - 108668
3.0 TFSI (EVO)
A8
2015
All
3.0 TFSI (EVO)
A8
2016
000001 - 012861
3.0 TFSI (EVO)
Q7
2017
000001 - 002942
3.0 TFSI (EVO)
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
5
-
Revised Warranty (Updated Damage Code and Claim Type)
4
04/11/2016
Revised header data (Added Q7)
3
03/07/2016
Completely revised
The following DTC is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):
 DTC P164D00 (Oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure malfunction)
One or both of the following warnings may be displayed in the DIS:
 The red oil pressure warning light.
 An oil warning: “shut vehicle off”.
Technical Background
Rubber oil drain plug within the oil filter housing is out of position or has insufficient pre-tension.
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Production Solution
Improved rubber plug and spring.
Service
Before proceeding, confirm the condition:
 If the red oil pressure warning light is not on and DTC
cannot be reproduced, replace the rubber plug and spring
(Figure 1).
 If the red oil pressure warning light is on and DTC can be
reproduced, perform oil pressure test as instructed by
GFF (with engine oil temperature at 80°C):
 If oil pressure is above 0.7 bar after test, replace the
rubber plug and spring (Figure 1), then re-check oil
pressure (with engine oil temperature at 80°C). The oil
pressure must be above 1.4 bar at idle. If it is not, contact
TAC.
Figure 1. Rubber plug with spring.
 If oil pressure is below 0.7 bar after test, contact TAC.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
1733
Damage Code:
0012
Labor Operations:
Oil pressure check (if required)
1703 0108
120 TU (For A6,A7,A8)
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80 TU (For Q7)
Diagnostic Time:
Replace plug with spring (if required)
1733 1999
20 TU
GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
0150 0000
20 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
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 #2041093/5
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
06E115489
Spring
1
06E115475
Rubber plug
1
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2041093) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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