A201682 2045490-

20 Q3 extended crank time
20 16 82 2045490/2 November 9, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 16-79 dated
October 14, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q3
2015 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
Q3
2017
000001 - 001048
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised Parts and Tools (Added seal ring)
1
10/14/2016
Initial publication
Customer may report extended crank time after vehicle parked for more than one hour.
Technical Background
Fuel pressure regulator does not hold pressure.
Production Solution
Improved fuel filter with flange and pressure regulator.
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Service
Replace fuel filter with flange according ELSA instructions:
ELSA>Repair Manual>Engine>Fuel Supply – Gasoline Engines>20 Fuel Supply>Fuel Filter>Fuel Filter,
Removing and Installing.
Note:
Fuel Pump should NOT be replaced for this specific issue.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
2031
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Fuel Filter remove + reinstall
2031 1900
130 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 2045490/2
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
See ETKA
Fuel filter with flange
01
See ETKA
Seal Ring
02
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2045490) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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