Technical Service Bulletin
21 Rattling/jarring noise from engine - 2.0 TFSI EA888 transverse
21 13 15 2027585/4 June 24, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 12-09 dated May 16,
2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A3

2008 - 2013

All

CCTA, CBFA engines

TT

2008 - 2014

All

CCTA, CETA engines

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

4

-

Revised header data (Added model years)

3

5/16/2012

Revised Warranty (Updated time units)

2

3/6/2012

Revised Warranty

1

11/14/2011

Original publication

Rattling and/or jarring noises heard from the engine compartment/exhaust system between 1800 and 2900 rpm.

Technical Background
Because of exhaust gas pulsations, the wastegate flap and rods vibrate at the start of the boost air control. This
vibration causes rattling or jarring noises.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
A spring clip (06J145220A) must be fitted on the wastegate
adjustment (Figure 1).

Figure 1. Spring clip
On vehicles with front wheel drive:
1.

Remove the noise damping according to the instructions in Elsa: Repair Manual >> Body >> Body Exterior
>> 50 Body Front >> Removal and Installation >> Noise Insulation.

2.

Remove the drive shaft protection.

3.

Fit the clip from the side (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Wastegate linkage with clip fitted
from the side.

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4.

Turn the clip to the left until the lugs slot in (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Wastegate linkage with clip in final
position.
On vehicles with four wheel drive (Quattro):
1.

Remove the propshaft heat shield according to the instructions in Elsa: Repair Manual >> Body >> 66
Exterior Equipment >> Removal and Installation >> Underbody Trim Panels >>Heat Shields, Driveshaft

2.

Reach through from behind to position the clip (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Reach through and position clip.

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3.

Fit the spring clip on the wastegate adjustment (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Fit the spring clip on the wastegate
adjustment.
Tip: The spring tip must not be overstretched. The
maximum opening of the spring clip is 14 mm. In the
example in the image, the opening is approximately 10.5
mm (Figure 6).
The spring clip must be replaced after every removal.

Figure 6. (1) Maximum opening of spring
clip.

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4.

After fitting the spring clip, check for correct fit (Figure 7).

Figure 7. Spring clip correct fitting.
5.

Check the position of the original circlip (Figure 8), and
correct if necessary.

Figure 8. (2) Position of the original circlip.

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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:

Remove and install sound protection tray

1082 1900

20 TU

Remove and install heat shield (Quattro Only)

3970 1999

10 TU

Install spring clip

2130 2199

10 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

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 #2027585/4

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

06J145220A

Spring clip

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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