37 Vehicle electronics malfunction message, DTC B116229 is stored in the steering wheel or vehicle
electronics module
37 20 95 2047609/4 April 10, 2020. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 34 number 20-44 dated March
5, 2020 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A3, S3, A3
Cabriolet,
and RS3

2015 - 2018

All

With 0GC 7 speed S-tronic transmissions

A3, S3, A3
Cabriolet,
and RS3

2019

A3, S3, A3
Cabriolet,
and RS3

2020

A000001 – 125636
Or

With 0GC 7 speed S-tronic transmissions

1000001 - 033033

000001 - 009741

With 0GC 7 speed S-tronic transmissions

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

4

-

Revised title (Updated Service Number)
Revised Warranty (Updated Service Number and Damage Code)

3

03/05/2020

Revised header (Removed PR code filter)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Removed table)

2

02/19/2020

Revised Title
Revised header (Added module in DTC and updated models and model years)
Revised Condition (Updated all information)
Revised Technical Background (Defined problem)
Revised Production Solution (Added solution)
Revised Service (New repair)
Revised Warranty (Updated for new repair)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated for new repair)

Customer states:
 Warning message in driver information display stating, "Vehicle Electronics Malfunction" or “Shift to P,
otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever is not in P”.

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Workshop findings:
The following DTC is stored in the steering wheel electronics module, J527 (address word 0016) or the vehicle
central electrical system module, J519 (diagnosis address 0009):
 DTC B116229 (Selector lever park position lock switch implausible signal).

Technical Background
Component-related deviation in microswitch of the selector lever.

Production Solution
Improved switch.

Service
If the customer has the above condition and the DTC B116229 is stored in
the steering wheel electronics module, J527 (address word 0016) or the
vehicle central electrical system module J519 (address word 0009), then
install the new externally mounted micro switch module and selector lever
handle sleeve per the instructions below (Figure 1).

Figure 1. New micro switch module.

Warning: Before starting the repair the parking brake must be set so the vehicle does not roll during the
repair.

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1.

Set the parking brake. Remove the shift knob with the boot (Position 10), selector lever transmission range
position display unit Y26 (Position 11), and center console insert (Position 15) per the repair manual
instruction (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Center console overview.
2.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the selector lever control module (Figure 3).

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Figure 3. The electrical connection of the selector lever control module.
3.

Carefully remove the foam insulation from the selector lever control module and carefully modify the
insulation as shown below with scissors or a sharp knife (Figure 4 and Figure 5).

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Figure 4. Modified and original insulation.

Figure 5. Example of modified insulation installed on a shifter housing.
4.

Carefully reinstall the foam insulation as shown above (Figure 5).
Note:
For the remaining instructions, we will show pictures of the repair without the insulation installed to facilitate
better pictures of the repair.

5.

Tape the opening of the shift gate to protect the module from screws or tools falling into the control module.
Tape the opening as shown below while leaving the screws (circled in red) uncovered (Figure 6).

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Figure 6. The tape covering shift gate and screw locations.
6.

Remove the T-9 screws show above (Figure 6) circled in red. You may discard these screws, as they will
not be reused. Then move the wiring of the selector lever transmission range position display unit Y26 out
of the way to the passenger side as shown below (Figure 7). Remove the harness from the retention clip
(Position 1) and set the harness to the side as shown in yellow (Position 2).

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Figure 7. Display unit Y26 harness repositioning.
7.

Lead the Y cable wiring harness of the new micro switch module under the crosspiece and on top of the
foam insulation (Figure 8).

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Figure 8. Wiring harness run under the crosspiece.
8.

Plug one end of the Y cable into the selector lever control module and the other end into the existing vehicle
harness. Pull the foam cover over the connection to the vehicle harness.

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Figure 9. Wiring connections.
9.

Install the microswitch module to the selector using the new longer T-9 screws included in the repair kit.
After all three screws have been started, remove any of the tape that might interfere with the base of the
microswitch module. Torque the screws to 1.0 Nm and remove the remaining tape from the shift gate
(Figure 10).

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Figure 10. Installing the microswitch module.
10. As shown below route the wiring of the selector lever transmission range position display unit Y26 back to
the driver’s side of the shift selector (Position 1) and secure harness back to the selector lever control
module (Position 2) (Figure 11).

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Figure 11. Display unit Y26 harness.
11. Place the selector lever into the “Park” position and adjust the microswitch module as shown below (Figure
12).
 Lightly pull the selector lever toward the reverse lockout (the release mechanism must not be operated)
and hold in this position.
 Move the adjustable slide of the microswitch module until it is completely touching the selector lever and
tighten the two T-9 screws to 1.0 Nm.
 Carefully remove the locking pin from the microswitch module making sure you do not drop it into the
open shift gate. Save the locking pin until the repair is complete as it may be needed for readjustment.

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Figure 12. Microswitch module adjustment.
12. Reinstall the center console insert. Make sure all wiring has been routed correctly and cannot be damaged
by sharp edges. Plug in display unit Y26 but do not install it in the console yet (Figure 13).

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Figure 13. Console insert installed.
13. Install the new selector lever handle sleeve on the bottom of the shift knob. The original locking collar can
be removed with a small screwdriver or micro pry bar (Figure 14). The new selector lever handle sleeve
snaps in place of the old collar (Figure 15) and operates with the same locking function while protecting the
microswitch module from interference with the shift boot.

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Figure 14. Locking collar removing.

Figure 15. Selector lever handle sleeve.
14. Install the shift knob per the repair manual but do not install the boot to the console, as a 2nd adjustment
might be needed.
15. Perform the GFF test plan for the DTC B116229 (Selector lever park position lock switch implausible signal)
for fine-tuning of the microswitch module.
16. Reinstall the display unit Y26 and the shifter boot per the repair manual. Recheck for proper operation.

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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:

3765

Damage Code:

0040

Labor Operations:

Remove and install the console

6817 1900

See SRT

Modify gear lever housing (installation of a
microswitch module)

3410 3199

30 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 70
TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

Diagnostic Time:

Claim Comment:

As per TSB #2047609/4

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.

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

3Q0713128

Microswitch module repair kit

01

8V0713169

Selector lever handle sleeve

01

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 (2047609) are subject to change and/or removal.
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