Technical Service Bulletin
01 MIL on (DTC P0300, P130A, and/or P0301 through P0304)
01 13 95 2033561/1 May 13, 2013.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A3

2010 - 2011

000001 - 999999

CBFA and CCTA Engine code

TT

2010 - 2011

000001 - 999999

CBFA and CCTA Engine code

A4/A4 Avant

2010

AA121937 - AA999999
AN045790 - AN999999

CAEB Engine code

A4/A4 Avant

2011

BA000001 - BA128744
BN000001 - BN045180

CAEB Engine code

A5 Cabriolet

2010

016353 - 999999

CAEB Engine code

A5 Cabriolet

2011

000001 - 044955

CAEB Engine code

A5

2010

0049118 - 999999

CAEB Engine code

A5

2011

000001 - 062612

CAEB Engine code

Q5

2011

000001 - 084488

CAEB Engine code

Condition
• One or more of the following faults is stored in the engine control module (ECM) (address word 01):
• DTC P0300 (Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected)
• DTC P0301 – DTC P0304 (Cylinder 1 – Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected)
• DTC P130A (Hide Cylinder)
• Engine shakes.

Technical Background
Some of the Bosch ignition coils installed in the affected vehicles may fail prematurely.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
1. Confirm that misfire faults are stored in the ECM memory.
2. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition coils by first
pushing the connector towards the ignition coil, then
pulling the release tab with thumb, then pulling the
connector off the ignition coil (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Correct method of disconnecting the
ignition coil.
Note: Never use a screw driver, pick or any other tool
to unlock and remove the connector, as damage to the
connector may occur (Figures 2 and 3).

Figure 2. Incorrect method of disconnecting the
ignition coil.

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Figure 3. Incorrect method of disconnecting the
ignition coil.
3. Check the part number of the coils (Figure 3). If one of the
following part numbers is installed, all four ignition coils will
need to be replaced:
• 06H 905 115
• 06H 905 115 A
• 06H 905 115 B

Figure 3. A) part number, B) Bosch symbol.
4. Replace all four ignition coils with part number 07K905715F (ELDOR).
Note: Always use special tool T40039 to remove
ignition coils (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Special tool T40039.
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5. Erase the DTC memory from the ECM.
6. Test drive the vehicle to verify that the misfire is no longer present.
7. If the misfire is still present, perform further diagnosis via Guided Fault Finding.

Warranty
This repair only applies to vehicles specified in this TSB. This repair does not apply to any other vehicles and
claims for this repair on non-eligible vehicles will not be reimbursed under warranty.
Claim Type:

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

Service Number:

2820

Damage Code:

0040

Labor Operations:

Replace all four ignition coils (All vehicles except A3 and
TT)

2820 2013

40 TU

2820 2017

40 TU

GFF - Checking and clearing fault codes included in
existing labor operations

0150 0000

20 TU

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0002

10 TU

Replace all four ignition coils (A3 and TT vehicles only)
Diagnostic Time:

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 #2033561/1

Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

07K905715F

ELDOR Ignition Coil

4

Tool number

Tool Description

Quantity

N/A

VAS Tester

1

T40039

Ignition Coil removal Tool

1

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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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