Campaign - Engine Cooling Fan Harness Rerouting
RVU - Radiator cooling fan harness reroute (I6)97 07 04
May 3, 2007
2014914/1
Vehicle Information
Condition
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
In isolated cases it is possible that the radiator fan wiring harness can come loose on Audi A8 vehicles with 4.2 L FSI (BVJ) engines built within a limited period, resulting in failure of the radiator cooling fan.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect for 15 months from date of publication. After that date, this RVU will expire and no longer be in effect.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the I6 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.
4. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
On all affected vehicles, the radiator fan wiring harness must be secured to the longitudinal member with an
additional cable tie according to the Workshop Instructions.
Securing wiring harness for radiator fan:
1. Open the quick-release fasteners (Figure 1, Point 1) and detach the front noise insulation.
2. If the radiator fan wiring harness is attached to the radiator with a cable tie, remove this cable tie.
3. Secure radiator fan wiring harness to longitudinal member with cable tie. Cut off surplus length of cable tie.
Warranty
Required Vehicle Update Technical Bulletin Time Requirements/ Reimbursement
To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to immediately enter the applicable reimbursement code listed below upon completion of the repair work. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show the I6 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
I6 Data Entry Procedure Use Claim Type RC
The system automatically enters parts and labor applicable to the above-listed code.
If a vehicle cannot be corrected or reached Pick a code from the list below to best describe the reason why the vehicle cannot be corrected or reached. Enter the code into the system.
^ I620 Customer Refused Repairs
^ I630 Total Loss
^ I640 Vehicle Stolen
^ I650 Vehicle Exported
If the vehicle is outside of the specified warranty period
The customer has the option to pay for the repair.
^ If the customer agrees to pay for the repair:
The dealer should enter a I610 (no pay) claim into the warranty system. This will close the code out of ElsaWeb.
In this claim, the dealer should note the actual repair order number and date of repair in the comment lines.
^ If the customer does not agree to pay for the repair:
The dealer should enter a I620 (no pay) claim into the warranty system to indicate that the customer has refused the repair.
Additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletins
Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletins. Please check your ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletin Verification
For verification, always check the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen. The ElsaWeb system is the only binding inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim Input For questions regarding claim input, contact your appropriate Warranty Claim specialist. Please do not contact the Campaign Helpline regarding claim input.
Required Customer Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Required Vehicle Update Technical Service Bulletin.
Required Parts and Tools
Destroy and properly dispose of removed parts in accordance with local, state and federal/provincial
environmental regulations.
All parts and service references provided in this RVU are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.