Technical Service Bulletin
69 Airbag control module test plans not completing, B130455, B130555, B159B00, P000000
69 23 99 2070322/4 October 24, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 23-98 dated
October 9, 2023 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

All

Not Applicable

A3, S3, and RS 3 2022 – 2024

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

4

-

Revised header, Condition (Add DTC)
Revised Technical Background, Service (Add SVM update)
Revised Warranty (Add warranty table)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Add tool table)
Revised Additional Information (Add SVM update TSB)

3

10/09/2023

Revised header (Add Model Year 2024)

2

9/21/2023

Revised Service (Modify location of ODIS patch files)

Customer states:
No customer concerns, it is found during PDI or any other diagnostic work (e.g. Safety Recall 68I2).
Workshop findings:
One or more of the following DTC(s) may be stored in the airbag control module, -J234- (address word 0015):
• B130455 Left front seat belt tensioner control module not configured.
• B130555 Right Front Seat Belt Tensioner Control Module not configured.
• B159B00 Start-up not ended.
• P000000 No I18N: (DTCTextId).(P000000)

Technical Background
• When performing a configuration to the airbag control module, -J234-, the airbag control module may not
respond correctly. The configuration fails.
• After replacing a front seat belt (e.g. Safety Recall 68I2), the adaptation (basic setting, diagnostic output test)
of the seat belt control module fails.
• The Safety Recall 68I2 cannot be performed successfully via ODIS and fails.
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The software for the airbag control module, -J234- (address word 0015) needs to be updated.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
SVM Update Instructions

Always use DoIP when flashing a control module via ODIS in supported vehicles.To Activate DoIP,
select Administration>>General>>GFF Process>>DoIP communication>>Only allow DoIP
communicationThis setting will automatically reset when the diagnostic session is ended.You can tell if
DoIP is active by observing a red LED on the VAS 6154(A)
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the airbag control module, J234 (0015) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if
necessary:
Model

Old Software
Part Number

A3, S3,
RS 3

*

Old Software
Version

0636

New Software
Part Number

New Software SVM Code
Version
Input

(or higher)

(or higher)

*

0660

15A011

3. Perform an ignition cycle after the new software installation has finished.
4. Run the diagnostic test plan(s) again that had previously failed.
5. Complete the diagnostic session.

Warranty
Claim Type:

• 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
• G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
• If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.

Service Number:

6953

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Damage Code:

0039

Labor Operations: Software Update (Includes checking for
DTCs)

0151 0000

Time stated on the
diagnostic protocol
(Max 100 TU)

Diagnostic Time:

GFF

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Claim Comment:

As per TSB 2070322/4

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.

Required Parts and Tools
Tool Number

Tool Description

VAS 6160/VAS 6150

VAS tester with the current version of ODIS (Windows 10)

Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) 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 (2070322) 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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