Technical Service Bulletin
94 Water accumulation in Xenon headlights
94 13 14 2033536/1 April 5, 2013.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

2013

A000001 – A224719

2013

N000001 – N044008

A5/S5

2013

000001 – 066494

A5/S5 Cabriolet

2013

000001 – 013985

RS5

2013

900001 – 902700

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A4/S4

Xenon headlights (PR 8EH)

Condition
A significant amount of water is collecting at
the base of the Xenon headlight lens
(Figure 1).
No outside influence, such as rock chips,
can be found. The headlights function
normally.

Figure 1. Xenon headlight with a significant amount of water
collecting at the base of the lens.
Tip: If the customer complaint is only about condensation buildup on the fog lamp (not about water
collecting as described above), refer to TSB 2012749, 94 Exterior lights, moisture accumulation.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Technical Background
Under certain circumstances, water can enter through the headlight adjustment screw (A4), or through the
bonding channel between the headlight housing and lens (A5).

Production Solution
Improved headlight assembly processes.

Service
Replace the affected headlight(s) only if a visible amount of water can be seen collecting at the base of the
headlight lens(es). Refer to ELSAWeb: Repair Manual>>Electrical System>>Electrical Equipment>>94 Exterior
Lights, Switches>>Removal and Installation>>HID Headlamp, from MY 2012>>Headlamp Housing.
Adjust headlights after installing them back in to the vehicle. Refer to ELSAWeb: Repair Manual>>Electrical
System>>Electrical Equipment>>94 Exterior Lights, Switches>>Diagnosis and Testing>>HID Headlamp,
Adjusting.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Warranty
Claim Type:

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

Service Number:

9415

Damage Code:

0050

Labor Operations:

Front bumper cover removed+reinstalled

6329 1900

70 TU

Headlight assembly remove+reinstall

9415 1952

30 TU

Headlight assembly replace

9415 5550

20 TU

2 Headlight assembly adjust

9415 1600

20 TU

Front bumper cover removed+reinstalled

6329 1900

70 TU

2 Headlight assembly remove+reinstall

9415 2052

50 TU

2 Headlight assembly replace

9415 5650

30 TU

2 Headlight assembly adjust

9415 1600

20 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 50
TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

OR

Diagnostic Time:

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

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As per TSB #2033536/1

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Technical Service Bulletin
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) will be necessary to complete this procedure:
• TSB 2012749: 94 Exterior lights, moisture accumulation.
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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