Technical Service Bulletin
44 Steering Rack Control unit cannot be coded
48 12 33 2027779/4 October 22, 2012. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-21 dated
March 30, 2012 for reasons listed below.

Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

All

Not Applicable

A4
2013

A5
A5 Cab
A6

2011-2013
A7

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

4

-

Revised Service (Updated SVM table)
Revised header data (Added model codes)

3

3/30/2012

Revised Service (Updated SVM table)

2

2/21/2012

Revised header data (Changed model codes)

1

11/11/2011

Original publication

After replacing the electromechanical steering with the control unit J500, the unit cannot be coded via SVM
spec/actual.

Technical Background
All new replacement power steering control units (J500) must be coded and parameterized using online SVM
spec/actual or an SVM code. If the SVM spec/actual returns a response of “ Check Hardware” , then the SVM
code is required to code and parameterize the new replacement control unit.

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The SVM code can be found in Parts Bulletin 9-97. All
parts bulletins are located on the ETKAinfo.com website.
The link to ETKAinfo.com is indicated by the icon seen in
Figure 1.

Figure 1. Link to ETKAinfo.com in ETKA.
Once the icon is selected, the ETKAinfo.com website will be automatically opened. Next the user
must select the tab labeled “ Infoline” , then set the Make to “ Audi” in the dropdown menu, then
select the tab labeled “ Technology” , and then select the left menu option labeled “ GP bulletins”
(Figure 2).

Figure 2. Infoline website (my ETKA info).
Alternatively, the EKTAKinfo.com website can be found by selecting Service >> Infoline under the ETKA
dropdown menu.
This particular parts bulletin, (9-97) “ SVM-Code for SDC steering box J500; V187; G85; G269", is attached;
however, please check ETKA info for the latest update.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
When replacing the power steering control units (J500), online coding and parameterization must first be
attempted using an SVM spec/actual comparison. If the SVM spec/actual returns a response of “ Check
Hardware” , then it is possible one of the SVM codes listed below is required to code and parameterize the new
replacement control unit.
Tip: The SVM Exchange Code (XCHG44A001) may be required.

Model

Old Software Part

Old Software

New Software New Software

SVM Action

Number

Version

Part Number

Code

Version

2013
A4/A5/A5

8K0809144D

0505

8K0809144D

0506

4G0909144E

*

4G0909144F

*

4G0909144F

*

4G0909144G

*

4G0909144G

*

4G0909144G

*

4G0909144H

*

4G0909144H

*

4G0909144J

*

4G0909144J

*

Cabriolet

2012-13
A6/A7

XCHG44A001

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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:

4835

Damage Code:

0040

Labor Operation:

SVM documentation feedback 0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (50 TU
Max)

Diagnostic Time:

GFF

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to service

No allowance

0 TU

No allowance

0 TU

procedure
Road test after service
procedure
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 #2027779/4

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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Additional Information
More information on this system can be found in the following resources:
 ElsaWeb: (9-97) “ SVM-Code for SDC steering box J500; V187; G85; G269"
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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04.11
AUDI, I/VK-42
Ernst Frey

All

9

97

SVM-Code for SDC steering box J500; V187; G85; G269

Model

Installed item
part number

SVM code

Replacement item
part number

A7, A6

4G1 423 055
J, L, M, N, P

XchG44A001

4G1 423 055 Q

A7, A6

4G2 423 055
J, L, N, P

XCHG44A001

4G2 423 055 Q

Input SVM code using VAS tester

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