17 MIL on or noises from the engine compartment, DTC P052E00 is stored in the ECM
17 20 08 2060259/1 July 21, 2020.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A4

2015

All

3.0

A5, A5
Cabriolet

2015 - 2017

All

A6, A7

2012 - 2018

All

3.0

A8

2011 – 2013,
2015 - 2017

All

3.0

Q5

2013 -2017

All

3.0

Q7

2011 - 2019

All

3.0

S4

2013 - 2015

All

3.0

S5, S5
Cabriolet

2012 - 2017

All

SQ5

2014 - 2017

All

3.0

3.0

3.0

Condition
Customer states:
 MIL on.
Or
 Noises from the engine compartment.
Workshop findings:
 Verify noises from the lower area of the compressor/intake manifold.
The following DTC is stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 0001):
 DTC P052E00 (PCV Regulator Valve Performance).

Technical Background
Fuel additives can cause the elbow piece on the crankcase breather to crack.

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Production Solution
This engine is out of production.

Service
Tip:
The elbow piece (Figure 1, position 1 in magnifier) on the crankcase breather can be individually replaced.
The hose clips no longer open as required. If the hose clip is overstretched, this can lead to leaks in the
crankcase breather system.
1. Replace the elbow piece and the hose clip using VAS
6362.

Figure 1. Elbow piece.

Warranty
Claim Type:

 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.

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Service Number:

1050

Damage Code:

0015

Labor Operations:

Replace and clean crankcase breather hose

1052 5599

20 TU

Remove and install intake manifold

2447 1906 (2.5
and 2.8 liters)

See SRT with
associated
operations

Remove and install compressor

2114 19XX (3.0
liter)

See SRT with
associated
operations

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

0151 0000

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 20
TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Diagnostic Time:

Claim Comment:

As per TSB #2060259/1

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
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

See ETKA

Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual

See ETKA/ELSA

06E103402

Elbow piece

01

N 10769401

Spring-type clip

01

Tool Number

Tool Description

VAS 6362

Hose clip pliers

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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2060259) are subject to change and/or removal.
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