- Engine / equipment
- MY2014 R8 5.2 FSI thermostat F265
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Engine warning lamp and P218100 code.
- Possible cause described
- Measured temperature fails to reach the mapped value; the bulletin prescribes thermostat replacement.
- Check for the garage
- Follow bulletin diagnosis; replace F265 and refill coolant to official specification.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check applicable warranty and quotation.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Audi
R8 thermostat and P218100 warning
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; check applicable warranty and quotation.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Follow bulletin diagnosis; replace F265 and refill coolant to official specification.
What are the symptoms?
Engine warning lamp and P218100 code.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Audi
- Engine / equipment
- MY2014 R8 5.2 FSI thermostat F265
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
Which fault codes appear?
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Audi R8 (42)2007–2015
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