Fault Entry In Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (GROUP 97, NO. 08-17)

WARNING: This page is about the A6 3.2 G, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2008-11-17
Reference number: GROUP 97, NO. 08-17
Supersedes refnos: 2013711, GROUP 97, NO. 07-01

FAULT ENTRY IN VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 97, NO. 08-17 (2013711/2), Date of Issue: November 17, 2008

AUDI:	A6 2005 - 2006
GROUP:	97 - Electrical Wiring

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 97, NO. 07-01, Date of Issue: February 5, 2007

SERVICE INFORMATION

97 08 17 2013711/2 November 17, 2008. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 07-01 dated February 5, 2007.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	VIN Range	Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A6	2005 - 2006	All	Not Applicable

CONDITION

DTC 00003 (Control unit faulty) is found logged in the vehicle electrical system control module (J519) during fault memory interrogation.

The DTC cannot be erased.

Generally, there is not a customer complaint or vehicle malfunction.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Emergency operation diagnosis is not correct.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

A new software in the vehicle electrical system control module (J519) resolved the problem.

SERVICE

If there is not a customer complaint or vehicle malfunction, perform no further diagnosis or repairs for this DTC.
If there is a customer complaint or vehicle malfunction, update the vehicle electrical system control module (J519) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below. Customer complaint and/or vehicle malfunction must be documented on the repair order.

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

Model	Old Software Part Number	Old Software Version	New Software Part Number	New Software Version (or higher)	SVM Action Code
A6	4F0 910 279A	All	4F0 910 279J	00240	NA4F97MY01
	4F0 910 279C
	4F0 910 279F
	4F0 910 279	All	4F0 910 279K
	4F0 910 279D
	4F0 910 279G
	4F0 910 279E	All	4F0 910 279L

Tip: The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.
For further SVM update instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the SVM Operating Manual; ElsaWeb TSB 2011732 .

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the following:
Claim Type:	W2
Part Identifier:	9710
Damage Code:	9710 39 002 1
Labor Operation:	97 10 25 99	Program vehicle electrical system control module	85 TU
Diagnostic Time:	Diagnostic time reimbursement follows guidelines printed in Section 2.2 of the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual
Claim Comment:	As per TSB #2013711/2
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:

2011732 ; Software Version Management (SVM) Operating Manual

All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.