NHTSA ID Number: 10156501
Manufacturer Communication Number: A901910 20543551
TSB/Document Date: 2019-04-02
Summary
This bulletin contains a software update for when the vehicle does not start and the instrument cluster does not turn on.
90 Vehicle does not start and there is no communication with the Gateway
90 19 10 2054355/1 March 18, 2019.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, A5, A6,
A7, A8, Q5,
Q7, and Q8
2019
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states:
The engine does not crank/start.
The instrument cluster does not turn on.
Workshop findings:
No communication between ODIS and the vehicle.
If communication is online, the following DTCs may be stored in the emergency call module and communication
unit (ConBox), J949 (address word 0075):
DTC U140500 (Terminal 15 Implausible signal).
DTC U120100 (Data bus No communication).
DTC B104913 (Mute switch radio Open circuit).
Technical Background
A software error in the data bus on board diagnostic interface, J533 (address word 0019) may not allow the
vehicle to start after the vehicle has gone to sleep.
Production Solution
New software in the data bus on board diagnostic interface, J533 (address word 0019) addressed the condition.
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Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the data bus on board diagnostic interface, J533 (address word 0019) using the SVM action code as
listed in the table below, if necessary.
Tip: A terminal 30 reset of the 0019 Module may be required if:
There is no communication between ODIS and the 0019 Control Module.
The vehicle does not start and the instrument cluster does not turn on when the 12V system measures above
12V.
To perform a terminal 30 reset, disconnect the 12V battery ground cable for 30 seconds, performing a capacitive
discharge of the electrical system.
Model
A4, A5,
Q5, and
Q7
Old
Old
Old Software
Software
Hardware
Version
Part Number Part Number
New Software New Software
Part Number Version
80A907468D 80A907468A
80A907468C
80A907468E 80A907468B
80A907468F
0206
A6, A7, A8, 4K0907468F 4K0907468B
and Q8
4K0907468G 4K0907468C
SVM Code Input
0207
19A016
4K0907468H
4K0907468J
Note:
Once the SVM test plan successfully completes, switch off the ignition and wait a minimum of 1 minute,
then switch the ignition on again. Otherwise, DTCs set during the flash procedure may not be cleared
when exiting GFF.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Service Number:
9035
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Software Update
0151 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max
150 TU)
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2054355/1
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.
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:
TSB 2011732, 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2054355) are subject to change and/or removal. 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.
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at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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