A381814 2051979-

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: A381814 2051979-

This bulletin contains instructions for when there is a rattle noise or a shudder when pulling away in d or r.


- 2018 - 2017 -

38 Shudder or rattle noise when pulling away in "D" or "R"
38 18 14 2051979/1 September 20, 2018.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A3 e-tron
2017 - 2018
All
e-tron
Condition
Customer concern:
 Rattle noise.
Or
 Shudder when pulling away in Drive or Reverse.
Workshop findings:
 The concern can be reproduced. No faults are stored in the gearbox control module. The noise (if there is one)
comes from the area between engine and gearbox.
For an example of the sound, see the video located at:
https://audi-external.kzoplatform.com: https://audiexternal.kzoplatform.com:443/swf/player/363 (Figure 1).
Figure 1. QR code for rattle noise.
Technical Background
Adjustment of clutch slip self-adaptation is out of range.
Production Solution
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Not applicable.
Service
Proceed in the following sequence to reset and adapt the clutch slip self-adaptation:
1.
Confirm the concern.
2.
Change the ATF according to the Repair Manual.
3.
Bring the vehicle in drive readiness with the power meter on ready (sufficient battery charge required).
Apply the parking brake and the foot brake.
4.
While the brakes are pressed, perform the following with the gear selector N->D->N 75 times. Each
selection must remain selected for at least 1 second.
5.
While the brakes are pressed, perform the following with the gear selector N->R->N in stationary 75 times.
Each selection must remain selected for at least 1 second.
6.
The concern should be repaired but there is a chance it will return within the next 35 miles of operation.
7.
Test drive the vehicle for 35 miles.
Tip: The extended test drive must be performed for quality check. If the concern is going to return, it will do
so within 35 miles of driving.
8.
Recheck for the concern.
9.
If the vehicle operation is now normal (there is always some slight shuddering during clutch slip phase)
and there is no more rattling or heavy shuddering then the concern is repaired.
10.
If the concern is not repaired open an Audi Technical Assistance Center contact and contact the Audi
Technical Assistance Center for further directions.
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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:
3511
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Remove and install front damping pan
1082 1900
40 TU
Replace gear oil
3401 5556
50 TU
Perform adjustment procedure
3435 0599
20 TU
GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
included in existing labor operations
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Extended Road test after service procedure
0121 9999
60 TU
Diagnostic Time:
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2051979/1
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
G 052 182 A2
Dual Clutch Gearbox Oil
06
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2051979) are subject to change and/or removal.
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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.
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