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Passenger cars (Audi A8 4.2q and others) - Repair
Official notice
22 Feb 2017
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi A8 4.2q and others) - Repair. Due to a defect in the cooling system (solenoid valve). ■Defective component (part name): Cooling system (solenoid valve). ■Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the transmission cooling system, insufficient durability of the internal seal in the solenoid valve that controls coolant may allow coolant to enter the solenoid valve. The coolant may then travel through the inside of the solenoid valve wiring and accumulate at the engine control unit connector. In the worst case, this may cause a short circuit between terminals and stall the engine. Published 2017-02-22.
What to do now
■Recall notification number: 外-2441. ■Corrective measures: Inspect the wiring and terminals on all vehicles and replace the solenoid valve with an improved part. Repair any damaged wiring and terminals.
Official notice
2017-02-22
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the cooling system (solenoid valve). ■Defective component (part name): Cooling system (solenoid valve). ■Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the transmission cooling system, insufficient durability of the internal seal in the solenoid valve that controls coolant may allow coolant to enter the solenoid valve. The coolant may then travel through the inside of the solenoid valve wiring and accumulate at the engine control unit connector. In the worst case, this may cause a short circuit between terminals and stall the engine.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: アウディ コミュニケーションセンター. Phone 0120-598119.
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