Technical Service Bulletin
94 LED daytime running light does not work on one side (DTC 02895, 02897)
94 13 18 2032338/2 May 23, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-02 dated January
18, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

A4/S4

2013

000001-131539

A5/S5

2013

000001-029369

RS 5

2013

000001-901308

A5 Cab

2013

000001-005943

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Xenon Headlights

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

2

-

Revised Technical Background (Added images)
Revised Service (Clarification)
Revised Warranty (Added new labor operations)
Revised header data (Added DTC codes)

1

1/18/2013

Initial publication

• The LED daytime running light in a single headlight does not
work (Figure 1). The issue must be repeatable at the
workshop.

Figure 1. Driver’s side LED DRL inoperative.

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• One of the following DTCs must be present in the Electronic Central Electrics Module, J519 (address word 09):
• DTC 02895 (Left LED module daytime running lights and parking, supply – Electrical fault in circuit)
• DTC 02897 (Right LED module daytime running lights and parking, supply – Electrical fault in circuit)
• Only vehicles with xenon headlights are affected.

Technical Background
The LED Parking Lamp/Daytime Running Lamp module (LED
module), L176/L177 (Figure 2), or the wiring to the LED module, is
damaged during headlight assembly at the supplier.

Figure 2. LED Parking Lamp/Daytime
Running Lamp module (LED module),
L176/L177
Additionally, water can enter through an adjustment screw at the
top of the headlight, causing damage to the Daytime Running
Lamp and Parking Lamp control module (DRL control module),
J860/J861 (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Daytime Running Lamp and Parking
Lamp control module (DRL control module),
J860/J861
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Production Solution
The holding tool, which is used during the installation of the LEDs into the headlight, was improved. The headlight
adjustment screw was optimized to the headlight housing.

Service
1. Remove the DRL control module of the affected side. Inspect the female connectors located inside of the
headlight and inspect the male connectors located on the DRL control module:
• If water and/or corrosion are found inside of the DRL control module (male connector side):
• Replace the headlight.
• Replace the DRL control module.
• Inspect the HID Gas Discharge Lamp control module, J343/344. Replace the module if water and/or
corrosion are found.
• Inspect the Headlamp Power Output State/Adaptive Headlight control module, J667/J668, if equipped.
Replace the module if water and/or corrosion are found.
• Proceed to step 2.
• If water and/or corrosion are not found inside of the DRL control module, and there are no loose or
damaged connectors, swap the DRL control modules between headlights to see if the issue follows the
control module:
• If the issue follows the control unit, replace the affected DRL control module only. Refer to
ElsaWeb>>Repair Manual>>Electrical System>>Electrical Equipment>>94 Exterior Lights,
Switches>>Removal and Installation>>HID Headlamp, from MY 2013>> Daytime Running Lamp and
Parking Lamp Control Module -J860-/-J861-.
• If the issue stays with the headlight assembly, check for bent pins and/or damaged connectors on the
headlight:
- If bent pins and/or damaged connectors are found, replace as necessary.
- If bent pins and/damaged connectors are not found, replace the headlight assembly, then reinstall the
original control modules and bulbs into the new replacement headlight assembly. Refer to
ElsaWeb>>Repair Manual>>Electrical System>>Electrical Equipment>>94 Exterior Lights,
Switches>>Removal and Installation>>HID Headlamp, from MY 2013>>Headlamp.
• Proceed to step 2.
Tip: The ElsaWeb Repair Manual section labeled “LED Parking Lamp/Daytime Running Lamp Modules
L176/L177” refers to the actual LED module located inside of the headlamp. This module contains the LEDs
which are mounted on a circuit board with heat-sink. Starting with MY13, this module cannot be replaced.

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2. Adjust headlights after installing them back into the vehicle. Refer to ElsaWeb>>Repair Manual>>Electrical
System>>Electrical Equipment>>94 Exterior Lights, Switches>>Diagnosis and Testing>>HID Headlamp,
Adjusting.
3. Adjust the adaptive cruise control (ACC) system, if equipped. Refer to ElsaWeb>>Repair
Manual>>Chassis>>Suspension, Wheels, Steering>>44 Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment>>Diagnosis and
Testing>>Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device VAS 6190 or 6430.

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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:

9415 Headlight

Damage Code:

0040

Labor Operations:

Front bumper cover removed+reinstalled

6329 1900

70 TU

Radar sensor check+adjust (if equipped)

9163 0550

30 TU

Radar sensor adjust (if equipped)

9163 1550

30 TU

2 Headlight assembly removed+reinstalled

9415 2052

50 TU

2 LED DRL control units removed+reinstalled

9487 9999

20 TU

Headlight assembly replace

9415 5550

20 TU

2 Headlight assembly adjust

9415 1600

20 TU

Gas discharge ECM remove+reinstall

9457 1950

10 TU

2 Gas discharge ECM remove+reinstall

9457 1950

20 TU

Headlamp Power Output Stage remove+reinstall

9457 9999

10 TU

2 Headlamp Power Output Stage remove+reinstall

9457 9999

20 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 110
TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

Additional Labor Operations (use as needed)

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:

As per TSB #2032338/2

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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

See ETKA

Headlamp for gas discharge bulb

As needed

See ETKA

Power module for day driving lights

As needed

See ETKA

Headlamp Power Output Stage ECM

As needed

See ETKA

Gas discharge ECM

As needed

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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