Technical Service Bulletin
15 Engine rattling noises at cold start - V6 3.0 TFSI
15 15 26 2039995/1 March 3, 2015.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

All

2011 - 2014

All

V6 3.0 TFSI

Condition
Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start of the
day.

Technical Background
The noises are caused by one of the upper chain tensioners. The noises do not lead to damage.

Production Solution
Improved chain tensioner.

Service
1. Verify condition by observing engine sound during cold start.
2. If the rattling noise comes from the area of the timing chains (back of the engine) for 1-3 seconds after the first
start of the day, replace both upper chain tensioners of bank 1 and bank 2 with the optimized chain tensioners.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Warranty
Claim Type:

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

Service Number:

1536

Damage Code:

0010

Labor Operations:

Chain tensioner remove+reinstall

1536 20XX

XX TU

GFF

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to service procedure

0121 0002

10 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

(See Elsa for SRT specific to model)
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 #2039995/1

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.

Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

06E109217AH

Chain tensioner bank 2

1

06E109218AJ

Chain tensioner bank 1

1

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2039995) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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