Technical Service Bulletin
94 Rear side marker light inoperative in lower rear bumper
94 12 95 2029782/2 October 25, 2012. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-78 dated
June 4, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Q5

2010-2013

All

Not Applicable

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

2

-

Revised Service and Required Parts and Tools for clarification

1

6/4/2012

Original publication

A “ bulb out” warning is active in the instrument cluster’ s Driver Information System (DIS) display and one or
both of the rear side marker lights are burnt out.

Figure 1. Rear side marker lights.

Technical Background
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Technical Service Bulletin
Moisture and debris can enter into the lower taillight housing causing one or more of the bulbs to burn out.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Please visually inspect both lower taillight housings for any damage as they sit installed on the vehicle. If no
damage caused by outside influence can be found, then please proceed as below.
1. Uninstall both lower rear taillight housings.
Inspect the lens for any separation around the
red, reflecting edge of the taillight lens (Figure 2).
Separation will take the form of a red color shade
change along the seam. It may look more opaque
than the rest of the perimeter.

Figure 2. Taillight Lens separation.
2. If there is any separation at all, then please replace the complete taillight housing. Keep the good
bulbs and any wiring, and only replace the housing and any burnt out bulbs. Wipe all original, intact
bulbs with alcohol prior to install, keeping any foreign matter, grease, oil from hands, etc. off of the
bulbs.
Inspect the bulb holders for corrosion and debris. Repair and clean as necessary.

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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:

9431

Damage Code:

0010

Labor Operations:

(2x) Taillight remove and reinstall

9431 2000

20 TU

Inspect and clean taillight housing

9431 9999

10 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on

Diagnostic Time:

diagnostic
protocol (Max 40
TU)
Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 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 TSB #2029782/2

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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the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

8R0945095B

Taillight (Left Lower)

As needed

8R0945096B

Taillight (Right Lower)

As needed

N 0177522

Taillight bulb, outer side marker. 3 Watt

1 per housing

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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