P2181

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2013 audi s6

01 Mil On (DTC P2181, P0597, Or P0599 Cooling System Performance) (GROUP 19, NO. 16-71)

Publication date: 2017-11-21
Reference number: GROUP 19, NO. 16-71
Supersedes refnos: 2038045, 2038045/3, 2038045/4, 2038045/5, GROUP 01, NO. 14-88, GROUP 01, NO. 15-22, GROUP 01, NO. 17-18, GROUP 01, NO. 17-46

01 MIL ON (DTC P2181, P0597, OR P0599 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE)

01 MIL ON (DTC P2181, P0597, OR P0599 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 17-46 (2038045/5), Date of Issue:  November 21, 2017
AUDI: S6, S7, RS 7, S8, and A8 2013 - 2015
GROUP: 01 - On-Board Diagnostic
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 01, NO. 17-18, Date of Issue:  June 7, 2017

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

01 17 46 2038045/5 November 21, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 17-18 dated June 7, 2017 for reasons listed below.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S6, S7, RS 7, S8, and A8 2013 - 2015 All 4.0 TFSI

CONDITION

REVISION HISTORY

REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Purpose
5 - Revised Required Parts and Tools  (Updated quantity)
4 06/07/2017 Revised Warranty  (Updated Labor Operations and Claim Types)
3 06/24/2016 Revised header data (Added model years; added DTCs)
Revised Condition  (Added DTCs)
Revised Service  (Completely revised)
Revised Warranty  (Updated Labor Operations)

Customer Statement: 

  • MIL on.

Workshop Findings: 

One or more of the following DTC(s) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):

  • DTC P218100  (Cooling System Performance)
  • DTC P059700  (Thermostat heater control circuit open)
  • DTC P059900  (Thermostat heater control circuit high)

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

DTC P218100 will be stored if, after a specified air flow (warm-up phase), the measured engine temperature does not reach the value in the timing map. Particles in the cooling system from the production process affect the closing of the coolant thermostat.

NOTE: Replacing the coolant temperature sender does not fix the problem.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Optimized coolant thermostat.

SERVICE

  1. Replace the coolant thermostat F265 with part number 079121115BD  .
  2. Fill the new coolant additive in the cooling system according to manufacturer guidelines. Observe the mixture ratio and filling-up procedure.
    NOTE: Only mix distilled water with coolant additives. Distilled water provides optimum corrosion protection.

01 Mil On (DTC P2181, P0597, Or P0599 Cooling System Performance) (GROUP 19, NO. 16-71)

Publication date: 2017-11-21
Reference number: GROUP 19, NO. 16-71
Supersedes refnos: 2038045, 2038045/3, 2038045/4, 2038045/5, GROUP 01, NO. 14-88, GROUP 01, NO. 15-22, GROUP 01, NO. 17-18, GROUP 01, NO. 17-46

01 MIL ON (DTC P2181, P0597, OR P0599 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE)

01 MIL ON (DTC P2181, P0597, OR P0599 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 17-46 (2038045/5), Date of Issue:  November 21, 2017
AUDI: S6, S7, RS 7, S8, and A8 2013 - 2015
GROUP: 01 - On-Board Diagnostic
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 01, NO. 17-18, Date of Issue:  June 7, 2017

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

01 17 46 2038045/5 November 21, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 17-18 dated June 7, 2017 for reasons listed below.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S6, S7, RS 7, S8, and A8 2013 - 2015 All 4.0 TFSI

CONDITION

REVISION HISTORY

REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Purpose
5 - Revised Required Parts and Tools  (Updated quantity)
4 06/07/2017 Revised Warranty  (Updated Labor Operations and Claim Types)
3 06/24/2016 Revised header data (Added model years; added DTCs)
Revised Condition  (Added DTCs)
Revised Service  (Completely revised)
Revised Warranty  (Updated Labor Operations)

Customer Statement: 

  • MIL on.

Workshop Findings: 

One or more of the following DTC(s) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):

  • DTC P218100  (Cooling System Performance)
  • DTC P059700  (Thermostat heater control circuit open)
  • DTC P059900  (Thermostat heater control circuit high)

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

DTC P218100 will be stored if, after a specified air flow (warm-up phase), the measured engine temperature does not reach the value in the timing map. Particles in the cooling system from the production process affect the closing of the coolant thermostat.

NOTE: Replacing the coolant temperature sender does not fix the problem.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Optimized coolant thermostat.

SERVICE

  1. Replace the coolant thermostat F265 with part number 079121115BD  .
  2. Fill the new coolant additive in the cooling system according to manufacturer guidelines. Observe the mixture ratio and filling-up procedure.
    NOTE: Only mix distilled water with coolant additives. Distilled water provides optimum corrosion protection.

01 Mil On (DTC P2181, P0597, Or P0599 Cooling System Performance) (GROUP 19, NO. 16-71)

Publication date: 2017-11-21
Reference number: GROUP 19, NO. 16-71
Supersedes refnos: 2038045, 2038045/3, 2038045/4, 2038045/5, GROUP 01, NO. 14-88, GROUP 01, NO. 15-22, GROUP 01, NO. 17-18, GROUP 01, NO. 17-46

01 MIL ON (DTC P2181, P0597, OR P0599 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE)

01 MIL ON (DTC P2181, P0597, OR P0599 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 17-46 (2038045/5), Date of Issue:  November 21, 2017
AUDI: S6, S7, RS 7, S8, and A8 2013 - 2015
GROUP: 01 - On-Board Diagnostic
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 01, NO. 17-18, Date of Issue:  June 7, 2017

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

01 17 46 2038045/5 November 21, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 17-18 dated June 7, 2017 for reasons listed below.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S6, S7, RS 7, S8, and A8 2013 - 2015 All 4.0 TFSI

CONDITION

REVISION HISTORY

REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Purpose
5 - Revised Required Parts and Tools  (Updated quantity)
4 06/07/2017 Revised Warranty  (Updated Labor Operations and Claim Types)
3 06/24/2016 Revised header data (Added model years; added DTCs)
Revised Condition  (Added DTCs)
Revised Service  (Completely revised)
Revised Warranty  (Updated Labor Operations)

Customer Statement: 

  • MIL on.

Workshop Findings: 

One or more of the following DTC(s) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):

  • DTC P218100  (Cooling System Performance)
  • DTC P059700  (Thermostat heater control circuit open)
  • DTC P059900  (Thermostat heater control circuit high)

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

DTC P218100 will be stored if, after a specified air flow (warm-up phase), the measured engine temperature does not reach the value in the timing map. Particles in the cooling system from the production process affect the closing of the coolant thermostat.

NOTE: Replacing the coolant temperature sender does not fix the problem.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Optimized coolant thermostat.

SERVICE

  1. Replace the coolant thermostat F265 with part number 079121115BD  .
  2. Fill the new coolant additive in the cooling system according to manufacturer guidelines. Observe the mixture ratio and filling-up procedure.
    NOTE: Only mix distilled water with coolant additives. Distilled water provides optimum corrosion protection.

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

ABS Control Module Connector End View (J104, T47)

Diagram

Active Steering Control Module Connector End View (J792, T10c, T8m, T5k, V477)

Diagram

Active Steering Motor/Active Steering Safety Lock Actuator Connector End View (V477, F437, T6m, T4ag, t2bk)

Diagram

Air Ionization System Control Module Connector End View (J897, T6bp)

Diagram

Airbag Control Module Connector End View (J234, T100)

Diagram

All-Wheel Drive Control Module Connector End View (J492, T47a)

Location

4.0L - MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - Engine Code: CEUC

Location

Communication

Location

4.0L - MULTIPORT Fuel Injection - Engine Code(S): CEUC & CRDB

Location

87 GFF Test Plan Required For A/C Compressor Replacements Regardless Of Concern (GROUP 87, NO. 25-01)

Fuse/Relay

27 48V Reference: Charging 48V Battery With 12V Charger DTC P0A7D00/P0B2900 (GROUP 27, NO. 24-71)

Fuse/Relay

27 48V Reference: Charging 48V Battery With 12V Charger DTC P0A7D00/P0B2900 (GROUP 27, NO. 24-71)

Fuse/Relay

Cigarette Lighter Element Does Not Eject Or Cigarette Lighter Socket INOP (GROUP 90, NO. 13-41)

Fuse/Relay

74 Damage Assessment Guidelines For Textile Seat Covers (GROUP 74, NO. 25-28)

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