Gates 41606E Engine Auxiliary Water Pump - Heater or To Turbocharger

Gates 41606E Electric Water Pump Overview

The Gates 41606E electric water pump is an OE-performance auxiliary pump built for durable, consistent cooling-system operation. It uses premium plastic housing and impeller components to support reliable circulation in heater and turbocharger circuits on select Audi applications, including Audi A6, Audi Q7, and Audi Q8 models.

Gates Water Pump (Electric) products are engineered for modern vehicles that rely on electric coolant flow control to maintain heating and thermal management performance. The 41606E is a direct-fit auxiliary water pump for specific Audi cooling-system layouts.

Key Features

• Electric auxiliary water pump for cooling and heating system circulation
• OE Performance grade for direct replacement use
• Plastic housing and plastic impeller construction
• Standard impeller rotation
• Single outlet design
• No pulley included and no fan clutch included
• Fits select Audi A6, A6 Quattro, Q7, Q8, A7 Sportback, RS7 Sportback, Q3, Q3 Quattro, S6, and A7 Quattro applications
• Part number 41606E for easy catalog matching

Detailed Product Description

The Gates 41606E is an engine auxiliary water pump designed for electric operation in vehicle thermal management systems. It is built to restore proper coolant circulation in applications where the pump supports heater performance or routes coolant to the turbocharger. Gates uses premium materials to help maintain dependable operation under demanding driving conditions, and the OE-performance design supports factory-style fitment on covered Audi platforms. This part number 41606E is a practical replacement choice for Audi A6 and Audi Q7 cooling-system service, as well as select Audi Q8, A7, and performance-model applications.

This part cross-references 06H121601P and 941606E for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Weak or inconsistent cabin heat from reduced auxiliary coolant flow
• Cooling-system circulation faults tied to an electric auxiliary pump
• Turbocharger coolant routing issues on listed Audi applications
• Overheating concerns caused by a failing auxiliary water pump
• Noise or erratic operation from a worn electric pump assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and pump position before ordering. Confirm whether the application is heater or turbocharger related, since fitment varies by configuration. Inspect coolant condition, hoses, connectors, and surrounding components during replacement, and bleed the cooling system according to Audi service procedures after installation. The pump is supplied as the water pump only.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this electric water pump to OE-performance standards using durable materials for dependable cooling-system service. The design is intended to match factory fitment and restore proper operation in the covered Audi applications.