A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
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Coolant Reservoir: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Various Vehicle Upgrades
RVU - A8 Quality Update (IJ)
00 06 08 Nov. 16, 2006, 2012321/3. Supersedes technical service bulletin Group 00 number 06-06 dated Oct. 2, 2006 due to updated parts information.
Condition
Vehicle must meet ALL of the following criteria.
1. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the IJ code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair
2. Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
3. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
Procedure must also be performed on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect for 15 months from date of publication as listed above. After that date, this RVU will expire and no
longer be in effect.
This RVU has been proactively released for customer satisfaction purposes to prevent the following conditions from occuring in the vehicle. Some of the
updates contained in this RVU may not be necessary to perform due to prior service repairs and VIN range restrictions.
Silicate Cartridge Installation Conditions:
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Installation is to prevent possible engine coolant scaling in HVAC system, which may result in poor or no heating in any or all heating zones of the
vehicle.
Idler Roller Replacement Conditions:
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Whirring noise from front of engine may be caused by dirt and water entering ribbed belt upper idler roller bearing.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Module Update Conditions:
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning is on
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TPM System Option in MMI always states "Off" and can never be turned "On"
Technical Background
Not Applicable
Production Solution
Not Applicable
Service
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Silicate Cartridge Installation
WARNING: Hot steam and/or hot coolant can escape when the expansion tank is opened. Wrap a cloth around the filler cap and open carefully.
Open the coolant expansion tank and insert the first of the four silicate cartridges -1- into the expansion tank.
