A0120562059187_1

01 MIL on, DTC P254000 or "drive malfunction" is displayed in the instrument cluster
01 20 56 2059187/1 April 7, 2020.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
R8
2020 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states:
 MIL on.
Or
 "Drive malfunction" is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Workshop findings:
The following DTC is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):
 DTC P254000 (Low-pressure fuel system sensor circuit range/performance) active static or sporadic.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1. Verify the customer MIL on concern, the following procedure will only address DTC P254000.
2. Do not complete the Guided Fault Finding test plan for DTC P254000.
Note:
Replacing the low pressure fuel sensor will not solve this issue.
Proceed as follows:
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3. Read the Measuring Value Block IDE01887 (adaptation of the fuel pump) and save the value in a diagnostic
log.
4. Then replace the low fuel pressure pump according to the ELSA repair manual and if possible, perform a 15minute test drive.
5. Allow the engine to idle for an additional 10 minutes after the test drive.
6. Once more read the Measuring Value Block IDE01887 (adaptation of the fuel pump) and save the value to
the diagnostic log.
Actions needed based on MVB values after low pressure fuel pump replacement:
7. Transmit the diagnostic log to GFF Paperless.
8. If the measured value is greater than 85kPa, open a TAC ticket, attach the diagnostic log with recorded
Measuring Values, and call TAC for further repair instructions.
9. If the measured value is smaller or equal to 85kPa, return the vehicle to the customer.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
2066
Damage Code:
0012
Labor Operations:
Remove and install electrical fuel pump
2066 1900 (R8
Coupe)
See SRT
Remove and install electrical fuel pump
2066 1901 (R8
Spyder)
See SRT
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 50
TU)
Road test prior to the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
0121 0099
25 TU
Diagnostic Time:
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Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2059187/1
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
Order per VIN
Low-pressure fuel pump
01
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2059187) are subject to change and/or removal.
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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
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