Technical Service Bulletin
21 Mil on - P0299 Negative pressure deviation, turbocharger excessive wastegate play
21 12 10 2031245/1 October 25, 2012.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

2009-2010

All

6 speed automatic (0B6)

A4
A5
A5 Cab

Condition
BOTH of the following apply:
 Mil on, DTC P0299 Negative Pressure Deviation
 Turbocharger waste gate flap has play.

Technical Background
Under certain driving conditions the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which
leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap which sets the DTC P0299
Negative Pressure Deviation.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
 Remove turbocharger as per ELSA instructions, Repair Manual / Engine / Engine Mechanical / 21

Turbocharger, G-Charger / Removal and Installation / Turbocharger.
 Install clip 06J 145 220 B on a replacement turbocharger’ s link plate and actuating rod joint as shown in
Figure 1 +2:

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Figure 1. Fit the clip from the side.

Figure 2. Turn the clip counter clockwise till the lugs slot in.


Tip
 The spring clip must not be overstretched. The maximum opening of the spring clip is 14 mm (Figure 3-1).

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Figure 3. (1) Maximum opening of clip, (2) Position of original circlip
 The spring clip must be replaced after every removal.
 After fitting the spring clip check for correct fit (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Correctly fitted clip.
 After fitting the spring clip check the position of the original circlip (Figure 3, 2) and correct it if necessary.

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 Install the new turbocharger as per Repair Manual / Engine / Engine Mechanical / 21 Turbocharger, G-

Charger / Removal and Installation / Turbocharger.
Note: Do not install clip on a used or pre damaged turbocharger, as not the same level of improvement is
achieved as on a new part.

Warranty
Claim Type:

Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.

Service Number:

2130

Damage Code:

0018

Labor Operations:

Turbocharger remove + reinstall

2130 1913

420 TU

Turbocharger replace

2130 5563

30 TU

Install clip on turbocharger

2130 2199

10 TU

GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes

0150 0000

Time stated on

Diagnostic Time:

included in existing labor operations

diagnostic
protocol
(Max 40 TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

0121 0002

10 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

Technical diagnosis at dealer’ s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:

As per TSB #2031245/1

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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

06J145220B

Clip

1

8K0253115H

Gasket

1

WHT002514

Shouldered hex. Nut, self-locking

4

N 10730201

Stud

4

06F145757L

Gasket

2

06F253039F

Gasket

1

N 0138149

Seal ring

6

N 0138514

Seal ring

2

06H145702S

Turbocharger

1

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with
your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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