Technical Service Bulletin
37 Rough downshifts when vehicle is slowed to a stop
37 14 20 2036278/1 January 27, 2014.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A8

2013

All

3.0T-FSI engine / 0BK transmission

Condition
• Rough downshifts when the vehicle is slowed to a stop.
• No DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623, or in the transmission control module (TCM),
J217.

Technical Background
Calibration of the transmission control module software.

Production Solution
New software in TCM addressed the condition

Service
1. Reproduce the condition to confirm that this TSB applies.
2. Perform the SVM update below.
3. After performing the SVM update, perform a standstill adaptation using ODIS.
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the TCM using the SVM action code as listed in the table below if necessary.

Model

Transmission

Old Software
Part Number

Old Software
Version
(or lower)

New Software
Part Number

New Software
Version
(or higher)

SVM
Action
Code

A8 3.0T

3.0T-FSI / 0BK

4H1 927 158AR

1006

4H1 927 158AR

1007

02A066

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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:

3730

Damage Code:

0039

Labor Operations:

Update TCM software

3730 2599

40 TU

Charge battery

2706 8950

10 TU

Perform standstill adaptation

3735 5799

60 TU

GFF

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to service procedure

0121 0002

10 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

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 #2036278/1

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 (2036278) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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