NHTSA ID Number: 11007368
Manufacturer Communication Number: Circular 90X4_REV1
TSB/Document Date: 2024-09-06
Summary
The gateway control module will be replaced at no cost to owners. Updated claiming information
Service Action
Code: 90X4
Subject
Document History
Affected Vehicles
Gateway Control Module
Date
Summary
08/22/2024
Updated claiming information
05/21/2024
Original publication
Country
Beginning
Model
Year
Ending
Model
Year
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
2023
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
USA
2024
2024
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
Vehicle
A4 ALLROAD
A4 SEDAN
A5 CABRIOLET
A5 COUPE
A5 SPORTBACK
A6 ALLROAD
A6 SEDAN
A7
A8
E-TRON GT
E-TRON QUATTRO
E-TRON SPORTBACK
QUATTRO
Q5
Q5 SPORTBACK
Q7
Q8
RS E-TRON GT
RS5 COUPE
RS5 SPORTBACK
RS6 AVANT
RS7
RSQ8
S4 SEDAN
S5 CABRIOLET
S5 COUPE
S5 SPORTBACK
S6 SEDAN
S7
S8
SQ5
Vehicle
Count
82
615
58
20
572
92
303
94
97
62
263
98
2,515
162
820
31
7
13
81
117
83
80
93
53
27
208
4
30
44
293
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi
dealer. 2024 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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USA
USA
USA
2024
2023
2023
2024
2024
2024
SQ5 SPORTBACK
SQ7
SQ8
91
18
46
Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this
action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source.
About this Service
Action
Code Visibility
Campaign status must show “open.”
If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at
the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.
The gateway control module will be replaced at no cost to owners.
On or about May 21, 2024, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.
Owner Notification
Owner notification will take place in May 2024. An owner letter example is included in this
bulletin for your reference.
Campaign Expiration
Date
This campaign expires on May 21, 2029. Work must be performed on or before this date to be
eligible for payment. Keep this expiration date in mind when scheduling customers for this
action. If a customer wishes to have this work performed after the expiration date, your normal
costs associated with this work will apply.
Additional Information
Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts
and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions.
Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before
delivery to consumers.
The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures
are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether
this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2024 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Parts Information
Part Number
P.O.C. Part Description
Ordering Method
(see description below)
1
SEE ETKA
INTERFACE (Gateway control module)
VIN to Order
4A or 4K
1
4K0-907-578-A
COVER
Free Order
4A. 4K,
8W or F5
Up to 3
5G0-886-373
GROMMET (verify use in ELSA/ETKA)
Free Order
80A-907-577-C
COVER
Free Order
80A-886-373
GROMMET
Free Order
Criteria
Quantity
ALL
FY
1
Up to 4
Parts Control Type:
VIN to Order
If parts are needed to support a vehicle repair:
• US Dealers - use AVA
Parts Control Type:
Free Order
Parts will be managed by Free Order.
Initial Allocation:
NO
There will be no parts allocation.
NOTE
Your dealer’s Estimated Remaining Repairs by campaign can be found in Parts on Command.
Click on “View Campaign List” and review the Estimated Remaining Repairs column.
NOTE
Campaign parts should always be ordered as per the parts information in this circular. The ordering system will
supersede the part, if applicable.
The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures
are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether
this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2024 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Claim Entry Instructions
The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.
After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated
elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.
If customer refused campaign work:
U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option.
Service Number
90X4
Damage Code
0099
Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type
002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90
Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.
Mark INTERFACE* as causal part
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
8W
LABOR
Labor Op
Time Units
Description
9035 55 00
SEE ELSA
Data bus control module replace
0150 00 99
10
Perform bus sleep
2706 89 50
SEE ELSA
Battery charge
0150 00 60
Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
GFF/Guided functions
(GFF Operations)
PARTS
Quantity
Part Number
Description
1.00
SEE ETKA
INTERFACE*
Up to 2.00
5G0886373
GROMMET
Continued on next page
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2024 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Criteria I.D.
F5
LABOR
Labor Op
Time Units
Description
9035 55 00
SEE ELSA
Data bus control module replace
0150 00 99
10
Perform bus sleep
2706 89 50
SEE ELSA
Battery charge
0150 00 60
Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
GFF/Guided functions
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TSB/Document ID: Circular 90X4_REV1
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2024-08-22
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: 90X4
Communication Type: Service Campaign
NHTSA Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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