A201806 2052368-

20 Fuel gauge does not show full after filling up tank
20 18 06 2052368/1 September 12, 2018.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A8
2016 - 2018
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states:
 Fuel gauge does not show full after filling up, it only
shows 5/8ths of a tank (Figure 1).
 Fuel gauge shows correct level after a short delay.
 Fuel gauge only shows full after driving for a short
distance.
 MIL may be illuminated.
Figure 1. Only shows 5/8ths of a tank instead of full.
Workshop findings:
 One or more of the customer statements can be reproduced.
 If DTC P046100 is found in the ECM, check and update if necessary using TSB 2043357: 20 MIL on (DTC
P046100 - Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance). If any other DTCs are found proceed with GFF and
repairs.
 If the customer’s concern included fuel gauge only showing 5/8ths after filling fuel tank, replace fuel sensor
with updated part (green dot).
Technical Background
Delayed response from fuel gauge sensor 3 (G237).
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Production Solution
Improved sensor housing.
Service
Follow the Repair Manual to replace fuel sensor 3 (G237).
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:
2015
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Fuel gauge sender remove + reinstall
2015 1952
30 TU
Fuel tank remove + reinstall
2010 1951
310 TU
2 Wheels remove + reinstall
4405 2000
30 TU
Rear axle assembly remove + reinstall
4205 1952
280 TU
Vehicle front and rear measured
4495 0300
90 TU
Front wheel track adjust
4488 1550
20 TU
Front wheel camber adjust
4489 1550
70 TU
Noise dampening pan remove + reinstall
1082 1900
40 TU
Rear wheel track adjusted
4493 1550
20 TU
Rear wheel camber adjusted
4494 1550
20 TU
Preparation Driver Assist Calibration (Air
suspension only)
9092 0051
30 TU
Camera Driver Assist Sys adjust (Air
suspension only)
9638 1550
40 TU
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Diagnostic Time:
Claim Comment:
GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
included in existing labor operations
0150 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 30
TU, w/ Air
suspension 50
TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
As per TSB #2052368/1
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
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
4H0201317AA
Fuel sensor
01
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) will be necessary to complete this procedure:
 TSB 2043357, 20 MIL on (DTC P046100 - Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance).
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2052368) are subject to change and/or removal.
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time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
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materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
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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
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