migsan

Hello!

My Q5's fuel tank cap doesn't lock or unlock. This is a very common problem on Q5 and other Audi models like A5, A4 B8 and A6.

I got to fault on VCD:
2 Faults Found:
02615 - Fuel Tank Cap; Lock
009 - Open or Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 2
Reset counter: 80
Mileage: 82204 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.12.03
Time: 20:43:46

02616 - Fuel Tank Cap; Unlock
009 - Open or Short to Ground
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 64
Mileage: 82204 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2012.12.03
Time: 20:44:08

I know that I have to replace the lock (Servo element). The part is: 8K0 862 153 E



I have look to the inside of my trunk and remove the right side panel. My doubt is what I need to remove to reach the servo element and replace it. Anyone have do this repair?

spijun

Part 8K0 862 153 E does not exist more, its replacement is 8K0 862 153 F



The PDF attached to an explanation of how to remove the servo motoro

migsan

spijun.

Thanks for your help!

jkzuoluo19

Thank you~~ It looks very helpful.

Ovidiu Naso

Thank you, I just removed the motor, opened, and after cleaning the collector with isopropyl alcohol everything works fine. Now my tank door have no problems.

Redd

Thanks guys, especially Spijun. (Who's English is still far better than that of many people living here.(G)

Now I guess I'll have to order a special Audi Fuel Filler Compartment Drain Tube Snake to get that hose unclogged. But at least I know which quadrant to go looking in.

Bob Petruska

You sort of posted your current reply in this wrong old post.

I believe you wanted to so do in the post your started about the water drain.........

Redd

Sorry, Bob. No "sort of" about it, somehow cross-posted.

Bob Petruska

It was easy, Spijun linked you to this post with the diagram, you posted at the end of the thread.

That's how I got here also, from his link.

apoelistas

A small update since this is a frequent issue on Q5s, mine included.

Revised replacement is 8K0 862 153 F.

After ordering the part number, I managed to fix the old part number with WD40 as seen in youtube video. First checked that the solenoid gets power when locking and unlocking (trembles), then tried 3 in 1 oil but did not work (too thick) then I got the WD40, put the straw inside the back opening, and sprayed the internal mechanism.

Worked. A five minute job.

The moral of the story, try to fix this before ordering a replacement part. I managed to received a refund, since seller did not dispatch .. Happy that this issue has been sorted out.