A1522412065684_3

Technical Service Bulletin
15 4.0 TFSI EA825 engine - Misfiring, Engine does not run smoothly - Possible broken valve spring
15 22 41 2065684/3 May 11, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 15 number 22-40 dated
March 3, 2022, for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
2021
910161 – 999999
2022
900000 – 902424
2021
023583 – 999999
2021
039618 – 099999
2022
000000 – 012263
2021
042970 – 999999
2022
000000 – 012263
RS 6 & RS7
A8
SQ7 & SQ8
RS Q8
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
EA825 Engine
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
3
-
Revised Production Solution (Modified Engine production date)
Service (Modified repair procedure and production date range table)
Warranty (Updated labor operations)
2
03/04/2022
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)
1
03/02/2022
Initial publication
Customer statement:
• Engine not running smoothly
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• MIL on and/or flashing
Workshop findings:
One or more of the following DTC’s may be stored in the engine control module:
• DTC P030000
• DTC P030100
• DTC P030200
• DTC P030300
• DTC P030400
• DTC P030500
• DTC P030600
• DTC P030700
• DTC P030800
A broken valve spring (intake/exhaust) is identified during diagnosis.
Technical Background
There was an issue with raw material quality at the supplier.
Production Solution
Improved valve springs introduced as of vehicle production date (see VIN break):
Model
VIN Break
Production Date
A8
*********NN000433
After January 12, 2022
S8
*********NN000406
After December 18, 2021
SQ7 and SQ8
*********ND012788
After December 17, 2021
RS Q8
*********ND012264
After December 15, 2021
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RS 6 and RS 7
*********NN902425
After January 28, 2022
Service
1. Verify the customer’s complaint.
2. Check compression on all cylinders (15 Cylinder Head, Valvetrain >>> Cylinder Head >>> Compression
Checking).
3. Check all valve springs on the cylinder with the lowest compression.
4. If a broken valve spring (intake or exhaust side) is identified during diagnosis, use a borescope to check whether
the piston and valve head have made contact.
5. If vales did not contact the piston:
a. Use the vehicle production date table below to determine the proper repair procedure:
Replace all 16 intake and 16 exhaust valve
Replace all 16 intake valve springs (Only)
springs
Model/Engine code Vehicle production range
Vehicle production range
A8 (CXYA)
June 15, 2021 - October 28, 2021
October 29, 2021 - January 11, 2022
S8 (CWWB)
June 14, 2021 - November 5, 2021
November 6, 2021 - December 17, 2021
SQ7/SQ8 (DCUE)
June 16, 2021 - October 1, 2021
October 2, 2021 - December 16, 2021
RSQ8 (DHUB)
June 8, 2021 - December 14, 2021
RS6/RS7 (DJPB)
June 6, 2021 - October 21, 2021
October 22, 2021 - January 27, 2022
6. If valves did contact the pistons: This TSB does not apply, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure, and
perform necessary repairs.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
• 110 Up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles
• G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify owner
• If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Service Number:
1565
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Cylinder compression check (all cylinders)
1019 0199
30 TU
(remaining time is
included in repair
operation 1565
2099)
Check cylinder block with borescope
1009 0299
20 TU
Remove and install engine (engine remains on
1085 1923
See SRT with
engine scissor table)
associated
operations
Diagnostic Time:
Replace 16 intake valve springs (Only)
1565 2099
1210 TU
Replace all 32 valve springs
1565 2099
1450 TU
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol
Claim Comment:
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Road test prior to the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
As per TSB 2065684/2
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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
0P2109623
Exhaust valve spring (as applicable)
16
06E109623AD
Intake valve spring
16
06M998907
Repair kit for valve unit
8
0P2103649E
Gasket
1
0P2103650E
Gasket
1
0P2103113A
Cover
3
D176501A1
Silicone adhesive sealant
1
WHT005184
Seal
2
Tool Number
Tool Description
VAS 5161 A
Kit for removal and installation of valve keeper
VAS 5161 A/38
Guide Plate
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VAS 6131 B
Engine scissor table
VAS 6160/VAS 6150
VAS tester with the current version of ODIS
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2065684) are subject to change and/or removal.
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