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March 24, 2016 Service bulletin

The technical service bulletin is in regards to the MIL being on due to DTC P1B1C00 (coolant pump...

Audi technical service bulletin A011656 2040491- for 2012-2015 Audi A6, 2012-2015 Audi Q5 and 2012-2015 Audi A5 and others.

Bulletin number
A011656 2040491-
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
The technical service bulletin is in regards to the MIL being on due to DTC P1B1C00 (coolant pump mechanical malfunction) being stored in the ECM. "Coolant System: Fault Turn Off Engine" and the Coolant symbol appear in the information panel. Condition can be caused by a defective thermostat or the diagnostic software is incorrectly displaying the warning.

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