Technical Service Bulletin
96 False warning by lane change assistant (Audi Side Assist)
96 13 80 2030583/4 December 5, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-76 dated
September 23, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

A4/S4

2013

000001-999999

A4/S4

2014

000001-057893

A5/S5

2013

000001-899999

Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Audi Side Assist
(PR Code 7Y1)
Audi Side Assist
(PR Code 7Y1)
Audi Side Assist
(PR Code 7Y1)

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

4

-

Revised Service (SVM removed)
Revised Warranty (Adjusted TUs for GFF)

3

9/23/2013

Revised header data (Added customer codes and model years)
Revised Service (Changed VAS-PC instructions to ODIS instructions; added SVM
update instructions)
Revised Warranty (Added labor operations)

2

5/2/2013

Revised header data (added VIN range)
Revised Service (added instructions)

1

9/5/2012

Initial publication

• Customer complains that Audi Side Assist is providing false warnings (no vehicle is present). Concern may or
may not be duplicated.
• No DTCs are present in the Audi Side Assist system.

Technical Background
This condition occurs due to an incorrect hardware set created by the supplier.

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Production Solution
Improved hardware introduced into production.

Service
This TSB applies only to A4/S4 sedans and A5/S5/RS 5 coupes. This information does not apply to the A4
allroad. There is a separate TSB for the A4 allroad.
1. Use the Control Module ODB function within ODIS to determine the hardware version, the production date,
and the software part number of both the lane change assistance control module, J769, and the lane change
assistance control module 2, J770:
Using ODIS:
Start Diagnosis -> Fill out Engine Information from drop
down menu -> Uncheck option for “Guided Fault
Finding” --> Select Tab “Control module list” --> Scroll
down list to “3C Lane Change Assistant” (ECU option
will be greyed out) -> Right click on “3C Lane Change
Assistant” and select “Identify control module” (Figure 1).
Wait for the information to populate. This usually takes
5-10 seconds.

Figure 1. 3C Lane Change Assistant is greyed out
until “Identify control module” is selected

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Once the information has populated, right-click on “3C
Lane Change Assistant” and select “Control Module
ODB” (Figure 2).
Wait for the control module OBD Results tab to populate
the ECU information.

Figure 2. Software part number is identified as
“VW/Audi part number” using ODIS
Under the Results tab, click on the button “Show Advanced Identification” (Figure 3), and then select the
“Update” button on the right.

Figure 3. Control Module OBD screen showing part information and production date.
The part number, hardware version, and software version information will automatically populate at the top of
the screen.
Click on the “SWA MasterH0X” at the top and then scroll down in the lower half of the screen until the
“Production date” field (“X” can be any number, i.e. “SWA MasterH02” and will represent the hardware version
of the ECU).

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2. Using first the software part numbers, then the hardware version, find the matching information on the left
side of the table below. Proceed with the corresponding instructions on the right side. Only one set of
instructions will apply.

• Software part numbers are: 8T0 907 566 (J769) and 8T0
907 568 (J770).
• One or both has hardware version H15.
• Software part numbers are: 8T0 907 566 (J769) and 8T0
907 568 (J770).

Using the ODIS GFF replacement test plan,
replace only the control module with H15
hardware, then recalibrate the Audi Side
Assist system.
Only recalibrate the system.

• Both have hardware version H16 or higher.
• Software part numbers are: 8T0 907 566 A (J769) and 8T0 Using the ODIS GFF replacement test plan,
replace only the control module that has a
907 568 A (J770).
build date before 3/2/2012 and recalibrate the
• Both have hardware version H16.
system.
• At least one has a build date before 3/2/2012.
• Software part numbers are: 8T0 907 566 A (J769) and 8T0 Only recalibrate the system.
907 568 A (J770).
• Both have hardware version H16.
• Both have a build date after 03/02/2012.
• Software part numbers are: 8T0 907 566 A (J769) and 8T0 Only recalibrate the system.
907 568 A (J770).
• Both have hardware version H17 or higher.
• Software part numbers are: 8T0 907 566 B (J769) and 8T0 Only recalibrate the system.
907 568 B (J770).

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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:

9635

Damage Code:

0040

Labor Operations:

Check ECU Identification Information

9635 9999

25 TU

Adjust control units for lane changing assistant (with
backup camera adjustment included)

9635 1500

70 TU

Remove and install rear bumper cover

6369 1900

70 TU

Check ECU Identification Information

9635 9999

25 TU

Remove and install 1 control unit for lane changing
assistant

9635 1950

10 TU

Adjust control units for lane changing assistant

9635 1500

70 TU

Remove and install rear bumper cover

6369 1900

70 TU

Check ECU Identification Information

9635 9999

25 TU

Remove and install 2 control units for lane changing
assistant

9635 2050

20 TU

Adjust control units for lane changing assistant

9635 1500

70 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 60
TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

0121 0002

10 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

OR

OR

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 #2030583/4

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.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

8T0907566

Control unit for lane change assist (MASTER)

As needed

8T0907568

Control unit for lane change assist (SLAVE)

As needed

8T0907566A

Control unit for lane change assist (MASTER)

As needed

8T0907568A

Control unit for lane change assist (SLAVE)

As needed

Or

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2030583) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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