P130A on Audi: How to Diagnose & Fix
Cylinder Disabling / Hide Cylinder (Injector Shut-Off Due to Misfire)
1 Audi model · 1 documented issue
P130A on Audi by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
Audi TSB 2033561/2 applies only to CAEB-engine A4/A4 Avant vehicles in these VIN-suffix ranges: 2010 AA121937-AA999999 or AN045790-AN999999; 2011 BA000001-BA128744 or BN000001-BN045180. The supported condition is an engine that shakes with P0300, P0301-P0304 and/or P130A because certain installed Bosch coils may fail prematurely. The bulletin does not establish a 2009-2021 A4-wide failure or a preventive replacement interval.
Common Symptoms
- Engine shakes
- MIL with a supported misfire or cylinder-hiding fault
How to Fix
Confirm CAEB fitment and the exact VIN suffix, then verify the supported misfire faults. Check the installed coil part numbers. If any coil is Bosch 06H905115, 06H905115A or 06H905115B, Audi directs replacement of all four with 07K905715F; clear faults and road-test. If the misfire remains, continue Guided Fault Finding. Outside the exact bulletin scope, diagnose coils, plugs, wiring, fuel and mechanical causes rather than applying this repair.
Sources for this issue (1)
P130A code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does P130A mean on a Audi?
P130A stands for "Cylinder Disabling / Hide Cylinder (Injector Shut-Off Due to Misfire)." On VAG (Volkswagen/Audi/SEAT/Skoda) vehicles, P130A indicates that the Engine Control Module has detected excessive misfiring on a cylinder and has shut off (hidden/disabled) that cylinder's fuel injector to prevent raw fuel from reaching and damaging the catalytic converter. It is a protective response that accompanies misfire detection rather than a standalone sensor fault, so it almost always appears alongside misfire codes (e.g. P0300/P030x). Note this is a manufacturer-specific code; on some other makes (e.g. BMW) the same code string can refer to a different fault, so confirm against the specific vehicle. On Audi it is documented across 1 model: A4.
What are the most common causes of P130A?
The most common causes of P130A are: Worn or fouled spark plugs causing cylinder misfire, Failing ignition coil pack on the affected cylinder, Faulty or clogged fuel injector, Low compression / mechanical engine fault (valves, rings, head gasket), Vacuum or intake air leak leaning out a cylinder, Wiring/connector faults to the injector or coil. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P130A on a Audi?
Repair costs vary widely with the root cause and Audi model; each issue on this page carries its own estimate where one is published.
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