Technical Service Bulletin
48 Yellow steering warning lamp lights up when engine is started; B200000, B200FF4
48 24 69 2074847/1 August 9, 2024.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A4, A4 allroad,
S4, A5, A5
Cabriolet, A5
Sportback, S5,
S5 Cabriolet, S5
Sportback, RS 5,
and RS 5
Sportback

2024 - 2025

All

Not Applicable

Condition
Customer states:
Upon starting the engine, the yellow steering warning lamp lights up and the power steering assistance is
reduced.
Workshop findings:
The following DTCs may be stored in the steering (diagnostic address 0044) with SW 0172 and VW-Audi part
number 8W0909144N.
•

B200000 symptom 4176 and/or B200FF4 symptom 16712020.

Or
•

B200000 symptom 4432.

Technical Background 1
Software issue.

Production Solution
Optimized software in after-sales service.

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Service
This TSB replaces Pending Service Solution (PSS) TSB 2073087: 48 PSS: Yellow steering warning lamp on -

DTCs B20000 and B200FF4 stored in the J500.

Please ensure that you do not confuse the SVM code with the login code when entering the code!
Use the PR number to check whether the vehicle has a start/stop system.

Proceed as follows:
For vehicles without start/stop system:
Perform a software update of the steering system with the following SVM code:
•

First code: 44A041, then second code: 44B041

•

The red steering warning lamp may light up after the update. Switch the ignition off and on again and
then erase all event memory entries.

For vehicles with start/stop system:
First reset the steering control unit at diagnostic address 0044 (J500) to factory settings via Guided
Functions.
•

Select option “2” as shown in the picture. (Figure 1;2).

•

To do this, go to the basic settings for the test program and use the login code 1181 for the program “

0044 - Reset all adaptation values / adapt end stops”.
•

The tester may not automatically report that the reset is complete; click on the “Done/Continue” button
manually. Afterwards, check whether the coding in control unit J500 (address 0044) under Identification
has been set to “00000000000000”.

•

If so, perform the software update with the specified code (refer to next paragraph).

•

If not, reset to factory settings again.

•

Perform the software update of the steering system with the following SVM code:

•

First code: 44A041, then second code: 44B041

•

The red steering warning lamp may light up after the update. Switch the ignition off and on again and
then erase all DTCs.

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Follow all instructions in TSB 20117352: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
Update the 0044 (J500) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below if necessary:

Model

A4, A5

Old Software

Old Software

Part Number

Version

8W0909144N

0172

8W0909144P

1181

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New Software New Software
Part Number

Version

(or higher)

(or higher)

8W0909144P

SVM Code
Input

1181

44A041

1181

44B041

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Figure 1: J500 factory settings reset – Guided Functions.

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Warranty
Claim Type:
Service Number:

4835

Damage Code:

0040

Diagnostic Time:

Software update

0151 0010

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol

Software update

0151 0060

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol

Claim Comment:

Road test prior to the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

As per TSB 2074847/1

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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Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2074847) 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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