Technical Service Bulletin
PSS 37 Transmission warning message in cluster. Gearbox in limp mode, Fault P17E100 stored in TCM
37 13 90 2032971/1 February 11, 2013.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

S4

2011-12

All

7 Speed 0B5 S-Tronic

S5

2011-12

All

7 Speed 0B5 S-Tronic

Condition
Transmission warning message appears in instrument cluster. The gearbox is in limp mode
until key is cycled. Fault P17E100 (DFCC 9473) is stored in transmission control unit.
The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is
typically listed before the fault code (Figure
1).

Figure 1. DFCC 4-6 digit code listed before the
fault code
The fault is very sporadic and usually appears after a cold start.

Technical Background
Fault is caused by transmission software that is too sensitive.

Production Solution
Not Applicable.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Service
The vehicle’s condition must match the condition listed above for this PSS TSB to be
applicable. To verify that the vehicle’s condition matches the condition above, delete the fault
entry and perform a test drive:
• If the complaint recurs or if the fault entry cannot be deleted, this PSS TSB does not apply
and should not be followed. Follow guided fault finding test plan.
• If the fault entry clears and does not return, follow these instructions:
1. Diagnose the vehicle according to the instructions listed below. If customer’s vehicle
condition matches the condition listed in the Technical Background of this PSS TSB,
explain to the customer that a solution is forthcoming and that no repairs are necessary
at this point.
2. Do not replace any components for this condition since this will not resolve the
customer’s concern.
3. Create a PSS
record in the PSS
application via the
hyperlink in
Accessaudi.com
(Figure 2) or
Technical
Assistance page in
Elsa (Figure 3).

Figure 2. Related Sites section on Accessaudi.com landing page

Figure 3. Technical Assistance page

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Warranty

Claim Type:

Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.

Service Number:

3481

Damage Code:

0039

Diagnostic Time:

GFF Check faults, verify codes listed are present
and clear faults.

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 40
TU)

Road test to verify fault does not return

0121 0002

10 TU

Road test after service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:

As per 2032971/1

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

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