94 Rear lighting warning displayed in the instrument cluster, various DTCs stored in the comfort system
control module
94 20 30 2055123/3 December 17, 2020. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 19-16 dated
October 22, 2019 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Q5, SQ5

2018 - 2020

All

Not Applicable

A6, A7, A8,
and S8

2019 - 2020

All

Not Applicable

A6 allroad,
S6, and S7

2020

All

Not Applicable

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

3

-

Revised title
Revised header (Updated Elsa display)
Revised Warranty (Added GFF)

2

10/22/2019

Revised header (Added MY2020)
Revised Technical Background (Added information)
Revised Production Solution (Added information)
Revised Service (Changed to SVM update)
Revised Warranty (Changed to SVM update)

1

05/28/2019

Initial publication

Customer states:
 There is a warning message regarding a failure of the rear lighting displayed in the instrument cluster.
A6, A7, and A8:
 The rear lighting operates properly.
Q5:
 The rear lighting function is switched to the lower bumper as if the trunk is open.
Workshop findings:

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One or more of the following DTCs are stored as static or sporadic in the comfort system central control module,
J393 (address word 0046):
 DTC B12C315 (Right brake light bulb, interruption/short circuit to positive).
 DTC B12C215 (Left brake light bulb, interruption/short circuit to positive).
 DTC B133A15 (Bulb for left brake and tail light, interruption/short circuit to positive).
 DTC B133C15 (Bulb for right brake and tail light, interruption/short circuit to positive).
 DTC B12BE15 (Left tail light bulb, interruption/short circuit to positive).
 DTC B12BF15 (Right tail light bulb, interruption/short circuit to positive).
 DTC B12C615 (Bulb for high-level brake light, interruption/short circuit to positive).

Technical Background
A loss of communication between the internal components of the comfort system central control module, J393
(address word 0046) can result in the warning and faults displayed.

Production Solution
Optimized software is now available for the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 0046).

Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 0046) using the SVM action code as
listed in the table below, if necessary:

Model

A6, A7, A8,
and Q5

Old Software
Part Number

4N0907064*

Old
Software
Version
*

New Software
Part Number

New Software SVM Code
Version
Input
(or higher)

4N0907064*

0183

46A029

Tip: Keep the key placed against the reader coil for the duration of the flash.

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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:

5789

Damage Code:

0039

Labor Operations: Software Update

Diagnostic Time:

Claim Comment:

0151 0000

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 25
TU)

GFF (Checking fault codes)

0121 0002

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 50
TU)

Road test prior to the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

As per TSB #2055123/3

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.

Required Parts and Tools
Tool Number

Tool Description

VAS 6160/VAS 6150

VAS tester with current version of
ODIS (Windows 10)

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2055123) 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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latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property
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at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may
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