A1921162062951_1

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: A1921162062951_1

This bulletin contains repair instructions for dtcs P218100, P017B00, P017C00, and/or P017E00 when the red coolant warning lamp is on.


- 9999 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 -

Models from 9999
9999 AUDI AUDI
19 Red coolant warning lamp on, DTCs P218100, P017B00, P017C00, and/or P017E00 are stored in the
ECM
19 21 16 2062951/1 May 3, 2021.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
RS 6 Avant,
RS 7
2021
900001 - 901935
V8 TFSI
Q7, Q8,
SQ8, SQ7,
and RS Q8
2020
All
V8 TFSI
Q7, SQ7
2021
000001 - 015609
V8 TFSI
Q8, SQ8
2021
000001 - 010457
V8 TFSI
RS Q8
2021
000001 - 011352
V8 TFSI
A8, S8
2019 - 2020
All
V8 TFSI
A8
2021
000001 – 007769
V8 TFSI
S8
2021
000001 - 005379
V8 TFSI
Condition
Customer states:
 Red coolant warning lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
Workshop findings:
The following DTCs may be stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):
 DTC P218100 (Malfunction in cooling system).
 DTC P017B00 (Cylinder head temperature sensor implausible signal).
 DTC P017C00 (Cylinder head temperature sensor short circuit to ground).
 DTC P017E00 (Cylinder head temperature sensor open circuit/loose contact).
Technical Background
Damage to the O-ring of the temperature sensor can cause water intrusion inside the plastic housing of the
coolant temperature sender G407 (cylinder head temperature sensor). The moisture can damage the sensor
element. The loss of function can be sporadic.
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Production Solution
Improved part in production.
Service
1. Work through Guided Fault Finding.
2. It is very important to also check whether the O-ring
located directly on the tip of the coolant temperature
sender G407 is visibly damaged and/or pinched (Figure
1).
Figure 1. O-ring is pinched.
3. Replace the G407 if it is damaged and/or pinched.
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.
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Service Number:
1978
Damage Code:
0040
Labor Operations:
Remove and install temperature sender
1978 19XX
See SRT with
associated
operations
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 20
TU)
Road test prior to the service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after the service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2062951/1
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
See ETKA
Coolant temperature sender G407
01
Tool Number
Tool Description
VAS 6160/VAS 6150
VAS tester with the current version of ODIS
(Windows 10)
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2062951) 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
publisher.
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