37 14 33 2029305 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin

37 Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration

37 14 33 2029305/10 July 1, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-96 dated March 4,

2013 for reasons listed below.

Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
A4, allroad
2013
A5
2013
000001 - 037910
8-speed OBK
A5 Cabriolet
2013
000001 - 007044
8-speed OBK
Q5
2013
000001 - 032893
8-speed OBK
A6, A7
2013
000001 - 075006
8-speed OBK
A8
2012
All
8-speed OBK
A8
2013
000001 - 012006
8-speed OBK
A000001 - A155856

N000001 - N028462
Vehicle-Specific Equipment

8-speed OBK
Condition

REVISION HISTORY

Revision
Date
Purpose
10
-
Revised Service (SVM code changed; increased software levels)
9
3/4/2013
Republished to correct Elsa display error
8
2/6/2013
Revised header data (VIN range missing)
7
1/31/2013
Revised header data (Removed 2011-12 vehicles)
6
1/8/2013
Revised header data (VIN range increased)
5
12/19/2012
Revised Service (Increased software levels)

Revised header data (Further models)
4
11/28/2012
Revised header data (VIN range increased)
3
11/8/2012
Revised Service (new SVM code)
2
6/28/2012
Revised Service (Added Step 4)
1
4/23/2012
Original publication
Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration.
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Technical Background

Further transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02), software calibration to improve shift

concerns.
Production Solution

New software in the TCM addresses the condition.
Service

SVM Update Instructions

1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.

2. Update the TCM using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if necessary.
New Software

Version
Engine and

Transmission
Old Software

Part Number
Old Software

Version
New Software Part

Number
A4, A5, A5 2.0 L with 0BK

cabriolet

8 speed

allroad

transmission
8K0927158T
All
8K0927158T
1005
allroad
2.0 L with 0BK

8 speed

transmission
8K1927158
All
8K1927158
1005
Q5
2.0 L with 0BK

8 speed

transmission
8R1927158C
All
8R1927158C
1006
Q5
3.0 L with 0BK

8 speed

transmission
8R0927158AM
All
8R0927158AM
1003
A6/A7
2.0 L with 0BK

8 speed

transmission
4G0927158AD
All
4G0927158AD
1004
A6/A7
3.0 L with 0BK

8 speed

transmission
4G1927158A
All
4G1927158A
1006
A8
3.0 L with 0BK

8 speed

transmission
4H1927158AR
All
4H1927158AR
1007
Model
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(or higher)
SVM

Action

Code
02A072
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4. Clear adaptations and perform standstill adaptation for 2013 model year.
Warranty

Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin

is informational only.
Service Number:
3730
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Update software of TCM
3735 2599
50 TU
Perform standstill adaptation
3735 5799
60 TU
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Diagnostic Time:
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion

(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)

Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2029305/10
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 (2029305) are subject to change and/or removal. Always

check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.
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