Technical Service Bulletin
37 Transmission warning message in cluster (P074100 stored in TCM)
37 13 01 2028985/10 April 24, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-97 dated
March 4, 2013 for reasons listed below.

Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A4, A5, A5 Cab

2011- 2013

All

All with 0BK transmission

Allroad

2013

All

All with 0BK transmission

Q5

2011- 2013

All

All with 0BK transmission

A6/A7

2012-13

All

All with 0BK transmission

A8 A8Lwith 4.2L

2011-12

All

All with 0BK transmission

A8, A8L, S8

2013

All

All with 0BK transmission

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

10

-

Revised Service (Changed SVM codes and software versions)

9

3/4/2013

Republished to correct Elsa display error

8

2/6/2013

Revised header data (Missing model)

7

2/5/2013

Revised Technical Background (Added further description)
Revised Service (Added repair steps)

6

1/16/2013

Revised Service (Changed SVM codes and software versions)
Revised header data (Added 2012 C7 vehicles)

5

11/8/2012

Revised Service (Changed SVM code)

4

7/30/2012

Revised header data (Added model year 2013 A8)

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Revised Service (Added SVM table)
Revised Warranty

2

5/9/2012

Revised Service

1

3/16/2012

Original publication

 Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster.
 After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present.
 DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or “Stuck Off” is stored in transmission control
module (TCM), J217 (address word 03).

Technical Background
The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended
environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are
no leaks.

Production Solution
New software in the TCM addresses the condition.

Service
Verify all criteria in Condition and Technical Background matches. If other faults or conditions exist, this
TSB will not work and should not be followed.
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in the attached 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.

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Model

Engine and/or
Transmission

Old Software
Part Number

Old
Software
Version

New Software
Part Number

New Software
Version

SVM Action
Code

(or higher)

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8K0927158K

All

8K0927158K

1014

02A048

2.0L with 8
A4, A5, A5
Speed 0BK
Cabriolet
transmission

8K0927158Q

All

8K0927158S

1007

02A048

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8K0927158S

All

8K0927158S

1007

02A048

A4, A5, A5 2.0L with 8
Cabriolet, Speed 0BK
transmission
allroad

8K0927158T

All

8K0927158T

1003

02A048

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8K0927158

All

8K0927158

1003

02A048

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8R0927158E

All

8R0927158E

1015

02A048

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8R0927158M

All

8R0927158T

1008

02A048

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8R0927158T

All

8R0927158T

1008

02A048

2.0L with 8
Speed 0BK
transmission

8R1927158C

All

8R1927158C

1002

02A048

3.0L with 8
speed 0BK
transmission

4G0927158E

All

4G0927158E

1006

02A055

3.0L with 8
speed 0BK

4G0927158P

All

4G0927158P

1006

02A055

allroad

Audi Q5

A6/A7

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transmission

A8

3.0L with 8
speed 0BK
transmission

4H1927158AR

All

4H1927158AR

1006

02A048

4.2L with 8
speed 0BK
transmission

4H1927158M

All

4H1927158M

1007

02A055

4.2L with 8
speed 0BK
transmission

4H1927158N

All

4H1927158N

1007

02A055

4.2L with 8
speed 0BK
transmission

4H1927158AD

All

4H1927158AD

1007

02A055

4.2L with 8
speed 0BK
transmission

4H1927158AQ

All

4H1927158AQ

1004

02A055

3. Clear adaptations and perform test drive adaptation through Guided Fault Finding (GFF) for 2011 model year.
4. Clear adaptations and perform standstill adaptation for 2012 and 2013 model year only.
5. If the software version is not included in the above table, create a Technical Assistance Center Contact and
attach GFF protocol. Call Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for further instructions. Do not claim this TSB if
step 5 is necessary.

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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

40 TU

Charge battery

2706 8950

10 TU

3735 5799

60 TU

Perform Standstill adaptation.
(2012 and 2013 model year)
-OR-

Diagnostic Time:

Perform test drive adaptation (2011)

Included in GFF below

GFF to perform test drive adaptation.

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max
100 TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

(2011 model year only)

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 #2028985/10

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
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with
your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written
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Technical Service Bulletin
00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
00 12 32 2011732/9 February 7, 2012. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10 – 02 dated
March 24, 2010 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)