91 MIB2 High: Phone/Audi connect telephone and online services do not work
91 18 03 2051613/1 July 6, 2018.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A6, A7 and
TT

2015 -2016

All

MIB2 High

Condition
Customer states:
 The customer states that a phone call is not possible or no online services are available.
Workshop findings:
 The message "Please
wait …" is permanently
shown in the phone
menu. Therefore a
mobile device cannot be
used in the hands-free
Bluetooth mode. This
message is still shown
after the vehicle sleep
cycle.

Figure 1. Message shown permanently in phone menu.

Technical Background
The phone module is not initialized and therefore is not recognized in the infotainment control module.

Production Solution
Not Applicable.

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Service
Before starting the repair:
Note:
This procedure is only applicable to vehicles that require a customer SIM card. It does not apply to vehicles with
eSIM.
 Check the SIM card reader with a flashlight and magnifying glass or photo for broken or damaged pins. If the
card reader is damaged, replace the main unit.
 Remove the fuse for the information electronics control module for at least 30 minutes. If the fault is still
permanently present, continue with the TSB. Otherwise, the issue has been resolved.
 Review the Required Parts and Tools section of this bulletin.
 Obtain the telephone module retrofit kit listed in the Required Parts and Tools section of this bulletin (if
required).
 Obtain the software matching the customer’s vehicle according to the Required Parts and Tools section of
this bulletin.
Replace the phone module:
Note:
Verify that the VAS6613 ESD work surface contains three grounding straps. The repair cannot be completed
without all three grounding straps and the ESD mat.
Note:
This exchange of the telephone module should only be performed in a clean environment due to sensitive
electronics. The repair should not be performed in a workshop environment.
1. Remove the MIB main unit from the vehicle according to the instructions in Elsa at Repair Manual, Electrical
System >> Communication >> 91 Communication >> Infotainment System >> Information Electronics
Control Module 1 J794, Removing and Installing.
2. Prepare the ESD work surface by cleaning the work area of all loose debris and then drying the area with a
towel. Doing so ensures that no debris will be rolled into the mat when it is rolled up after use, which could
cause long-term damage to the ESD work surface.
3. Place the ESD anti-static mat onto the surface. Ensure that all three grounding straps are securely strapped
to the ESD mat.

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4. Ground the ESD mat by plugging the 110V
grounding strap into a wall socket or power
strip (Figure 2). If a power strip is used, it must
be plugged into a grounded wall outlet (see
attached user instructions for VAS6613 titled
“VAS6613 ESD Workspace Guide.pdf”).

Figure 2. VAS6613 ESD work surface grounding plug.
5. Ground yourself by placing the elastic strap
around your wrist. Make sure it is securely
touching your skin. It cannot be loose-fitting or
over your shirt cuff (Figure 3).

Figure 3. VAS6613 ESD work surface grounding wrist strap.

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6. Ground the MIB main unit by placing an
alligator clip on the back, ensuring that it
makes contact with the metal housing of the
main unit. The most secure location is at the
bottom of the metal bracket (Figure 4).

Figure 4. VAS6613 ESD work surface grounding device
clip.

Warning:
Your wrist, the ESD mat, and the main unit must remain grounded during the entire process.

7. Start by touching the screw driver to the ESD mat to discharge any static that may be built up in the tool.
8. Break the white warranty seal on the
back of the main unit (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Break the white warranty seal.

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9.

On the top of the main
unit, remove the two
retaining screws that hold
the telephone module in
place (Figure 6).

Figure 6. Telephone module retaining screws indicated by the red arrow.
10. Carefully lift up the
telephone module, using
both ends as points of
contact when pulling up.
Use a flathead
screwdriver to lift the
forward flange (Figure 7).
The module is held in
place with a computer
socket-type attachment
and will release when
enough force is used.

Figure 7. Lift up on both ends of the telephone module.

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11. Place the new telephone
module into the socket,
making sure it is level
before snapping it into
place. Use both ends of
the telephone module
when pressing it into
place. Do not press down
using the purple FAKRA
connector (Figure 9).

Figure 8. Do not press down using the purple FAKRA connector.
12. Re-secure the telephone module retaining screws into the top of the MIB main unit.

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13. Place the new warranty
seal from the retrofit kit
over the original
warranty seal (Figure
9).

Figure 9. Place the new warranty seal over the location indicated by the
yellow arrow.
14. Reinstall the MIB main unit in the vehicle and proceed to Software updates.

Software updates (required for all repairs):
1.

Turn the vehicle ignition on. When the system is fully initialized, perform TSB 2047576: 91 MIB2 Software
Update Instructions to update the ZUG software using the required software update SD card and software
code listed in the Required Parts and Tools section of this bulletin.
Tip: Ensure that the SVM portion of the update is completed successfully without errors. If any issues
arise with SVM, then contact TAC.

2.

Turn the vehicle ignition on and allow the MIB main unit to fully initialize. It may take up to three minutes for
the main unit to fully initialize due to the hardware replacement. All options will be white in the Telephone
menu of the MIB when the system has fully initialized.

3.

Perform a quick verification test to ensure that all functions of the MMI are operating correctly:
 Place the customer’s SIM card into the SIM card slot (if applicable). Ensure that LTE reception is
obtained.
 Check that Bluetooth pairing is working.

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 Check AM/FM/SAT radio operation outside the shop.
 Check that Navigation is receiving more four or more satellites (Navigation >> Route then scroll up to
top, then Select and scroll up to top again to obtain the number of satellites being received).

Warranty
Claim Type:

 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.

Service Number:

9196

Damage Code:

0040

Labor Operations:

All models:
Software Update

0151 0000

According to
TSB #2047576

9196 1900

50 TU

ECM information display control head remove +
reinstall

9196 1900

30 TU

GFF

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

A6 and A7:
ECM information display control head remove +
reinstall
TT:

Diagnostic Time:

Claim Comment:

As per TSB #2051613/1

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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please
check the Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

8W0898407A

MIB2 Telephone Module Retrofit Kit

01

VAS6613

ESD work surface

01

T10057

Radio removal tools

01

T40056A

Torx T8 screwdriver

01

A6/A7: 4M0906961AJ

A6/A7 MIB2 Update Card

01

SVM Code: MI2HNAR0539C7
TT: 4M0906961S

TT MIB2 Update Card

01

SVM Code: MI2HNAR1075TT

Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:
 TSB 2047576, 91 MIB2 Software Update Instructions
 TSB 2011732, 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2051613) are subject to change and/or removal.
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