Technical Service Bulletin
90K3 UPDATE – Software Update for Instrument Cluster (NVLW)
November 14, 2017
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A6 and A7

2017

See ELSA

See ELSA

Condition
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
On Audi A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, a software error may cause the instrument
cluster to fail for a few seconds and then restart. In some cases, the MMI screen may fail at the same time and
then restart.
This Update is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
•

Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 90K3 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 A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, a software error may cause the instrument
cluster to fail for a few seconds and then restart. In some cases, the MMI screen may fail at the same time and
then restart.

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Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
and TSB 2047812: SD Creator: How to setup and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software
updates via the MirrorServer.
2. Attach an appropriate battery charger to the vehicle.
3. Switch on the hazard warning lights and turn off all other consumers.

CAUTION
The procedure may cancel itself if the hazard
warning lights are not switched on. The hazard
warning lights prevent the system from switching to
bus sleep mode during the update.
4. Attach the scan tool to the vehicle using an USB cable.
5. Confirm that the scan tool is communicating with the diagnostic head by USB . If the
Bluetooth symbol is shown then disconnect the diagnostic head from the vehicle and then
reattach the USB cable to the diagnostic head and then reattach to the vehicle.

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6. Using Flashing, perform the update using the SVM action code, 90K3A297.

NOTE
This SVM code will update all required control
modules automatically. The flashing process
only has to be performed once.
7. If the following (or similar) appears while you are running the program: “... please insert update medium
with the following part number...”, then insert the appropriate SD Card in the SD1 slot.
• SD Card, part number 4G0 906 961 L, can be created by using the SD Creator software.
8. After the Flashing test plan has completed upload log online.

NOTE
Before exiting the Flashing program:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Start the engine and let it run for a few
seconds.
3. Turn the ignition off and then back on
again.

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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

90K3

Damage Code

0099

Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type

002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.

Mark Labor as causal
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
4M
Connect battery charger.
Labor operation: 2706 8950

10 T.U.

--AND—
Connect vehicle diagnostic tester, perform software update for Instrument Cluster.
Labor operation: 9025 25 99

Time state on diagnostic
protocol (max 90 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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