91 Night vision system inoperative, DTC B201000 stored in night vision control module
91 18 04 2045020/3 July 17, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 18-85 dated March
8, 2018 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Q7

2017 - 2018

All

With night vision system

A6, A7

2015 - 2018

All

With night vision system

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

3

-

Revised title
Revised header data (Updated models)

2

03/08/2018

Revised header (Added Model Year 2018 for A6 and A7, Q7, and updated repair
group)
Revised Service (Added Elsa instructions to Step 4)

1

08/31/2016

Initial publication

Customer states:
 The night vision system cannot be turned on.
Workshop findings:
The following DTC is stored in the night vision control module, J853 (address word 0084):
 DTC B201000 (no basic settings).

Technical Background
Deviation of the mounting angle between the night vision camera and the body mounting bracket.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
1.

Inspect the front of the vehicle for any signs of damage or impact. If any external damage is found, this TSB
does not apply.

2.

Before proceeding, confirm that DTC B201000 (no basic settings) is stored in the night vision control
module, J853 (address word 0084). If the DTC is not stored, this TSB does not apply.

3.

Perform calibration of night vision control module, J853 (address word 0084) via GFF. Reference the Elsa
Repair Manual for full instructions on calibration of the infrared system.

4.

Following the calibration, one of five messages will be displayed on the diagnostic tester:
“Calibration tool not found”:
 Recheck the setup of the night vision calibration tool to the vehicle as outlined in the Elsa Repair
Manual, 44 Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment >> Infrared System >> Infrared System, Calibrating.
 Perform the calibration a second time.
 If “Calibration tool not found” message returns, perform diagnostics outside of this TSB.
“Rolling angle incorrect”:
 Perform adjustment a second time.
 If “Rolling angle incorrect” message returns after calibration, inspect the night vision camera for any
damage. This TSB does not apply.
“Calibration not successful”:
 If the measurement angles of the night vision system are outside the required specifications after
performing a calibration, this message will appear.
 Perform the adjustment a second time.
 If this message returns, check the vehicle for signs of damage. This TSB does not apply.
“Calibration successful”
The calibrated pitch angle displayed on the tester is:
 +0.8° or lower: No further work is needed. This TSB does not apply.
 +0.9° to +1.9°: Write down the displayed angles as they will be needed later. Continue with TSB.

5.

Two spacers (part number N01152322) will be placed between the grill and night vision camera mounting
bracket at the upper mounting points to adjust the angle of the night vision camera.

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Note:
RS 7 will require removal of the front cover to perform installation of spacers. In all other vehicles, it is
possible to complete installation without removal of the front cover.
6.

Loosen the night vision camera mounting bracket by loosening the four mounting screws that hold the
mounting bracket to the radiator grill. Mounting screws are shown in the image below (Figure 1) by
numbered arrows 1, 2, 3, and 4. Do not remove or loosen the four screws that hold the camera onto the
camera mounting bracket, these are shown in the image with red dotted arrows.

Figure 1. Night Vision Camera Mounting Bracket Screw Retainer Locations 1, 2, 3, and 4. Loosen screws
1, 2, 3, and 4. Do not remove or loosen the four screws holding the camera to the bracket.
7.

Place a single spacer, part number N01152322, between each of the two upper mounting points that secure
the night vision camera bracket to the radiator grill. These screws are shown in the above image as points 1
and 2 (Figure 1). The image below (Figure 2) references these points on the radiator grill as 1 and 2. The
next image (Figure 3) shows placement of the spacer on the camera as points 1 and 2, the camera has
been removed for clarity.

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Figure 2. Radiator grill screw retainer locations with camera removed for reference. Spacer (N01152322)
will be placed at locations 1 and 2.

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Figure 3. Additional photo showing spacer placement with the camera removed for reference. Place
spacer on the grill facing side of the camera’s upper mounting surface in positions 1 and 2.
8.

After positioning the two spacers between the night vision cameras upper mount points and the radiator
grill, torque all four screws to 2.5Nm.

9.

Perform the calibration of the night vision system once again. Following the calibration, the new final pitch
angles displayed by the tester should be between 0.3° and 1° less than the original values recorded. A final
pitch value between +0.5° and +1.1° is acceptable.

10. If this is an RS 7 model, additional systems must also be calibrated due to removal of the front
bumper. Consult the Elsa repair manual for these procedures.

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:

9080

Damage Code:

0010

Labor Operations:

Camera f night vision sys adjust

9080 1550

40 TU

Preparation Driver Assist Calibration

9092 0050

30 TU

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Vehicle front rear check

4495 0100

70 TU

Camera f night vision sys remove + reinstall

9080 1900

50 TU
70 TU (Q7 only)

Modify infrared camera for night vision system 9080 4999

10 TU

Camera f night vision sys adjust

9080 1550

40 TU

Front bumper cover remove + reinstall

6329 1900

90 TU

Overhead view camera adjust

9083 1550

50 TU

Radar sensor adjust

9163 1650

90 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 100
TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

(After Repairs)
Additional labor operations for RS 7:

Diagnostic Time:

Claim Comment:

As per TSB # 2045020/3

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.
Or
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty.

Required Parts and Tools
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

N 01152322

Spacer

02

See ETKA

Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts and Screws as needed per the Repair Manual

See ETKA/ELSA

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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2045020) are subject to change and/or removal.
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