37 Vehicle electronics malfunction message, DTC B116229 is stored in the steering wheel or vehicle
electronics module Q3
37 20 96 2058612/2 April 14, 2020. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 34 number 20-45 dated March
16, 2020 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Q3

2019

All

With 0GC 7 speed S-tronic transmissions

Q3

2020

000001 - 008264

With 0GC 7 speed S-tronic transmissions

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

2

-

Revised title (Service Number Updated)
Revised Warranty (Service Number Updated)

1

03/16/2020

Initial publication

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”.
Workshop findings:
The following DTC is stored in 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.

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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 microswitch
module and selector lever handle
sleeve per the instructions below
(Figure 1).

Figure 1. New microswitch 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 and the complete center console (Position 12)
per the repair manual instructions (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Center console overview.
2.

Place the selector lever in “D” (Drive) and tape the opening of the shift gate to protect the selector lever
control module from screws or tools falling into the control module (Figure 3).

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Figure 3. Tape covered shift gate.
3.

Remove the T-20 screw circled in red (Figure 4). The screw can be discarded as it will not be used in the
repair.

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Figure 4. Removing T-20 screw.
4.

Install the spacer sleeve from the repair kit as shown below (Figure 5).

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Figure 5. Installing the spacer sleeve.
5.

Install the new microswitch module starting with inserting the retaining tab on the passenger side as shown
below and rotate into position (Figure 6).

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Figure 6. Installing the microswitch module.
6.

Install the flexible rear extension of the microswitch module into the hole at the rear of the selector lever
control module housing.

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Figure 7. Microswitch module rear extension installation position.
7.

Secure the microswitch module to the selector lever housing with the new longer T-20 screw included in the
repair kit. Tighten the screw to 2.0 Nm (Figure 8).

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Figure 8. Installation of the screw.
8.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the selector lever control module. Plug one end of the microswitch
module Y cable into the selector lever control module and the other end into the existing vehicle harness
that was just disconnected. Pull the foam cover over the connection to the vehicle harness. Place the
connection with the foam cover in front of the selector lever control module as circled below (Figure 9) route
the smaller wiring in a loop in-between the foam and the selector lever control module as shown below with
the red arrow (Figure 9).

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Figure 9. Electrical connection.
9.

Adjust the new microswitch module as follows:
 Remove the tape that is covering the shift gate.
 Place the selector lever in “P” (Park) Position.
 Lightly pull the selector lever toward the reverse lockout (the release mechanism must not be operated)
and hold in this position (Figure 10).
 Move the adjustable slide of the microswitch module until it is completely touching the selector lever and
tighten the two T-8 screws to 1.0 Nm.

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Figure 10. Electrical connection.
Once the screws are tightened, remove the locking pin as shown below (Figure 11). Save the pin in case
you have to make another adjustment.

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Figure 11. Removing lock pin from the microswitch module.
10. Reinstall the complete center console and the shift knob per the repair manual.
11. Perform the GFF test plan for the DTC B116229 (Selector lever park position lock switch implausible signal)
for fine-tuning of the microswitch module. Check for proper operation. If a 2nd adjustment is required,
reinsert the lock pin and follow the steps in Step 9.
12. Confirm the proper operation or the module.

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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 #2058612/2

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

3Q0713128A

Microswitch module repair kit

01

See ETKA

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

See ETKA/ELSA

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2047609) are subject to change and/or removal.

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