Technical Service Bulletin
45E1 UPDATE – ESP Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
March 9, 2016
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Q3

2016

See Campaign/Action screen in Elsa

None

Condition
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
On Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, in rare situations the ESP control module may cause
an excessive amount of current to be drawn from the battery after the vehicle has been parked. This may lead to
the battery charge level being reduced.
This Update is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
• Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 45E1 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen
on the day of repair.
• Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
• Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.

Technical Background
On Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, in rare situations the ESP control module may cause
an excessive amount of current to be drawn from the battery after the vehicle has been parked. This may lead to
the battery charge level being reduced.

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Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Connect battery charger and confirm it is charging at least 13V with a voltmeter.
3. Ensure scan tool is communicating to the vehicle via USB cable and not Bluetooth.
4. Using Audi Flashing, update the ESP Control module using the SVM action code as listed in the table below.
Old Software
Part Number

Old Software
Version

New Software
Part Number

New Software
Version

SVM Action Code

(or higher)
5N0614109CD

0012

5N0614109CF

0013

8U0614109G

0512

8U0614109H

0513

45E1A100

NOTE
If the Bluetooth wireless VAS 5054A transmitter
head is used in conjunction with a VAS tester,
the transmitter head MUST BE connected with a
USB cable to the tester.

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WARNING
The Bluetooth function of the scan tool MUST
BE PHYSICALLY SWITCHED OFF prior to
performing this update.

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Warranty
Claim Entry Instructions
After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated
elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.
If customer refused campaign work or vehicle is out of the specified warranty parameter for this Update:
 U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option.
 Canada dealers: Fax repair order to Warranty at (905) 428-4811.
Service Number
Damage Code
Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type

45E1
0099
002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.

N/A
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
8U
Connect battery charger.
Labor operation: 2706 8950

10 T.U.

-ANDUpdate software.
Labor operation: 4562 2599

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Time stated on diagnostic
protocol (Max 35 T.U.)

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Additional Actions Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Actions.
Please check your Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen so that any
additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Verifying Vehicle
Eligibility

To verify vehicle eligibility for this Update, always check the Elsa
Campaign/Action Information screen. The Elsa system is the only binding
inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may
result in non-payment of a claim.

Help for Claim
Entry

For questions regarding claim entry, contact Audi Warranty.

Required
Customer
Notification

Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and
all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates
completed under this Update.

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check Elsa
for the most current version of this document.

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