01 MIL on, DTC entries about AVS adjustment

01 18 57 2042071/2 March 2, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 15-45 dated
October 5, 2015 for reasons listed below.

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A6, A7, and

2013 - 2015 All 4.0TFSI
A8

Condition
REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Purpose

2 - Revised title
Revised header data (Updated DTCs)
Revised Service (Updated Step 3 information)
Revised Warranty (Added Claim Types)

1 10/06/2015 Initial publication

Customer states:
One or more of the following conditions is present:
 MIL on.
 EPC lamp is illuminated.
 The engine runs irregularly.
Workshop findings:
 DTCs related to the cylinder on demand (COD) function are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623
(address word 0001). See the Service section of this bulletin for a complete list.

Technical Background
A delay during the actuation of the COD adjusting mechanism is possible during the switch between 8 and 4
cylinder mode.

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Production Solution
Optimized production.

Service
1. Use the following image (Figure 1) and chart to identify the installation position of the affected actuator based
on the DTC.

Figure 1. Use this image to identify the installation position of the affected actuator.

Position in Component
DTC Entry Cylinder Description
illustration Code

P11A8 (Cam shift actuator "B" cylinder 2

A 2 Inlet camshaft 2 F453
range/performance)
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 P12B1 (Camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder 2
A 2 Inlet camshaft 2 F453
malfunction)

P11D6 (Cam shift actuator outlet "B" cylinder 2 Exhaust camshaft

B 2 F455
range/performance) 2

P12C1 (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

B 2 F455
2 malfunction) 2

P11A6 (Cam shift actuator "A" cylinder 2

C 2 Inlet camshaft 1 F452
range/performance)

P12A9 (Camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder 2

C 2 Inlet camshaft 1 F452
malfunction)

P11D5 (Cam shift actuator outlet "A" cylinder 2 Exhaust camshaft

D 2 F454
range/performance) 1

P12B9 (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

D 2 F454
2 malfunction) 1

P11AA (Cam shift actuator "A" cylinder 3

E 3 Inlet camshaft 1 F456
range/performance)

P12AA (Camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder 3

E 3 Inlet camshaft 1 F456
malfunction)

P11D7 (Cam shift actuator outlet "A" cylinder 3 Exhaust camshaft

F 3 F458
range/performance) 1

P12BA (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

F 3 F458
3 malfunction) 1

P11AC (Cam shift actuator "B" cylinder 3

G 3 Inlet camshaft 2 F457
range/performance)

P12B2 (Camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder 3

G 3 Inlet camshaft 2 F457
malfunction)

P11D8 (Cam shift actuator outlet "B" cylinder 3 Exhaust camshaft

H 3 F459
range/performance) 2

P12C2 (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

H 3 F459
3 malfunction) 2

P11DB (Cam shift actuator outlet "A" cylinder 5 Exhaust camshaft

I 5 F467
range/performance) 2

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 P12BC (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder Exhaust camshaft
I 5 F467
5 malfunction) 2

P11B2 (Cam shift actuator "A" cylinder 5

J 5 Inlet camshaft 2 F465
range/performance)

P12AC (Camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder 5

J 5 Inlet camshaft 2 F465
malfunction)

P11DC (Cam shift actuator outlet "B" cylinder 5 Exhaust camshaft

K 5 F466
range/performance) 1

P12C4 (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

K 5 F466
5 malfunction) 1

P11B4 (Cam shift actuator "B" cylinder 5

L 5 Inlet camshaft 1 F464
range/performance)

P12B4 (Camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder 5

L 5 Inlet camshaft 1 F464
malfunction)

P11E2 (Cam shift actuator outlet "A" cylinder 8 Exhaust camshaft

M 8 F478
range/performance) 1

P12C7 (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

M 8 F478
8 malfunction) 1

P11D2 (Cam shift actuator "B" cylinder 8

N 8 Inlet camshaft 1 F476
range/performance)

P12B7 (Camshaft adjuster "B" cylinder 8

N 8 Inlet camshaft 1 F476
malfunction)

P11E1 (Cam shift actuator outlet "A" cylinder 8 Exhaust camshaft

O 8 F479
range/performance) 2

P12BF (Exhaust camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder Exhaust camshaft

O 8 F479
8 malfunction) 2

P11D1 (Cam shift actuator "A" cylinder 8

P 8 Inlet camshaft 2 F477
range/performance)

P12AF (Camshaft adjuster "A" cylinder 8

P 8 Inlet camshaft 2 F477
malfunction)

2. Replace the affected COD adjusting mechanism.

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 3.
Note:
The camshaft sleeves could be
damaged.
Bring all of the replaced cam
adjustment actuator pins into the
installed position. Press the pins down
in the direction of the arrow (Figure 2)
by hand. The pins must not be in the
outward position.

Figure 2. Press the pins down in the direction of the arrow.

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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: 1551

Damage Code: 0040

Labor Operations: For A8 and S8:

Adjusting mechanism for valvelift system (COD) 1551 1921 20 TU

remove + reinstall Bank 2

Adjusting mechanism for valvelift system (COD) 1551 1922 30 TU

remove + reinstall Bank 1 (Includes air hose
remove + reinstall)

For S6, S7, and RS 7:

Adjusting mechanism for valvelift system (COD) 1551 1921 30 TU

remove + reinstall Bank 2

Adjusting mechanism for valvelift system (COD) 1551 1922 40 TU

remove + reinstall Bank 1

Diagnostic Time: GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes included 0150 0000 Time stated on
in existing labor operations diagnostic
protocol (Max
10 TU)

Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU

Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU

Claim Comment: As per TSB #2042071/2

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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number Part Description Quantity

06E103697L Camshaft adjuster As needed (One per DTC entry)

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2042071) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. Please check the Repair
Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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