Jusforfun

I have heard nothing for ages about this issue but the spreadsheet still shows outstanding Plastic type pumps on many Q5s.
Is anyone still driving a car with this pump or have Audi completed the refits?
Can I remove the color coding from all those fitted that I have no reports on?

hmn4858

If anyone hasn't had it fixed under the recall they're tempting fate this winter.

BCD-1

It Better Be

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HaveBullDogWillTravel

Was there ever an official recall? I had mine replaced due to failure and assumed that a recall was coming but I don't recall getting a notice. Maybe Audi knew not to notify those that already had the pump replaced.

You're right about tempting fate...those plastic pumps have a short lifespan.

Jusforfun

Service action campaign 19H1/F1 not an actual recall.

hmn4858

Hmmm I seem to recall folks that got stranded got Audi care for free if they didn't already have it. Some got a payment made for them at Audi financial as well. I believe everyone got an extended warranty on the power train. I got a letter several months ago from Audi along with a form to seek reimbursement if I had primitively had it fixed or somehow paid money out of pocket due to it.

CrustyNoodle

I actually had my replacement pump replaced at the 15,000km service a few months back. The service guy said that they just wanted to make sure all Q5's were using the same pump

HaveBullDogWillTravel

I know I missed that notice. I hope it's true

Jusforfun

Is this seperate to the replacement in June 2010? or is time moving faster than you think it is?

CrustyNoodle

Yep, this was in addition to the original replacement due to failure in June 2010. So we are effectively now running on our 3rd pump: 1) the original that failed in June 2010, 2) the one that replaced the original in June 2010 and 3) the replacement of the replacement in July 2011.

The June 2010 replacement had not shown any signs of failure and was apparently only replaced to ensure that they knew for sure that all pumps had been replaced with the correct pump. Interestingly though they also replaced a drive pulley in that region at the same time, saying that it was damaged and had subsequently damaged the drive belt - good one guys!