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Technical Service Bulletin

Topic 90 Warning about drive system, travel assist and Audi drive select not working - software update

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United States 444 Volkswagen of America, Inc. (6444)

No.

[Status | Released for publishing

Release date {Jul 1, 2025

Diagnostic trouble codes

. . . . Fault Storage
Diagnostic address Diagnostic trouble code
0001 - Engine electronics P164700: Checking coding/versions of in stato |
powertrain

OO5F - Information electronics |U111100: Function restriction due to missing static

1 message

New customer code

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position|
information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> transmission malfunction display activates

information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> interference display for emergency call service activates

information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> driver assistance malfunction display activates

information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> engine start malfunction indicator activates

information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> shock absorber control system malfunction display activates

information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> power steering malfunction display activates

information, navigation, communication, entertainment -> malfunction display functionality ->

symbols -> ABS malfunction display activates

New workshop code

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position]
power, vehicle electrical system, data transfer -> databus control modules, services ->

systems -> databus on board diagnostic interface communication interrupted

power, vehicle electrical system, data transfer -> databus control modules, services ->

systems -> databus on board diagnostic interface communication malfunction

power, vehicle electrical system, data transfer -> databus functionality -> operation sequence

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position]
systems -> databus on board diagnostic interface fincorect i (itsé‘idrT:Ci‘(<i‘*@d
power, vehicle electrical system, data transfer -> databus functionality -> no function
systems -> databus on board diagnostic interface y
power, vehicle electrical system, data transfer -> databus control modules, services -> with fault
systems -> databus on board diagnostic interface stored in the DTC memory
Vehicle data
Audi A3 ab KW48/24 bis KW 08/25
Sales types
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Control units

. . Software part Software Hardware part Hardware
Diagnostic address . :

number version number version

0019 - Data Bus OBD *EOQe* +
0019 - Data Bus OBD * * ‘*
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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2078456/1
90 Warning about drive system, travel assist and Audi drive select not working - Release date: Jul 1, 2025
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Condition
Customer States:
+ There is a warning in the instrument cluster about the drive system.
— If the vehicle is equipped with travel assist, a warning message may also be displayed for this system.
+ The Audi drive select function cannot be used.
+ The complaint usually cannot be reproduced in the workshop.
Workshop Findings:
The following event memory entry can be read out of the engine control unit J623 (DA0001):
+ DTC P164700 Checking coding/versions of control modules in powertrain.
If the vehicle is equipped with drive select, the following event memory may be entered in the information electronics
J794 (DAOOSF):
+ DTC U111000 Function restriction due to communication interruption.
Technical Background
Due to a software issue, initialization cannot be performed correctly after the vehicle is started (ignition on). This
leads to incompatibilities with the above-mentioned systems, which then display a warning message in the
instrument cluster.
Production Solution
With SW version 3093 in week 25/2025 for data bus diagnostic interface J533 (DA0019).
Service
Software update to service SW 3093 for the diagnostic interface control unit J533 (DA0019)
This TSB replaces Pending Service Solution (PSS) TSB 2077114: 90 PSS Warning about drive system, travel assist
and Audi drive select not working
Applies to vehicles with high-voltage components:
To prevent the high-voltage battery from charging during the software update, the high-voltage charging cable on
vehicles with high-voltage components must be unplugged BEFORE the SVM code is entered.
Please note that high-voltage equipment may be damaged if the high-voltage battery is charged during a software
update.
The software for the diagnostic interface J533 (DA0019) must be updated on this vehicle. Please observe
the information and instructions under “Additional Information”.

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Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
Please flash the data bus diagnostic interface J533 (DA0019) via SVM. To enter the SVM code, use “Flash” mode
on the ODIS tester.
The SVM code is 19A030. Follow the instructions on the ODIS tester.
After the update has been completed, it is necessary to unplug the diagnostic connector and the charger from the
vehicle.
Then start the engine/motor and let it run for a few minutes, then lock the vehicle and wait for five minutes.
Once you have done this, you can finish the diagnostic procedure via ODIS so that the event memory entries
created during the flashing procedure can be deleted.
Warranty
Claim Type: + Ifthe vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0039
Labor Operations: Software update 01510010 |See SRT with
associated operations
Diagnostic Time: Software update 01510060 |Time stated on the
diagnostic protocol
Check vehicle (bus sleep mode) 06890199 |10TU
Claim Comment: As per TSB 2078456/1
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.
Additional Information
The software must be updated on a control unit in this vehicle, or the software must be updated on several control
units in this vehicle to ensure they function correctly in conjunction with the other control units in the vehicle. Please
inform the customer about the software update in question and ask whether they or other third parties have modified
the software (e.g. tuning or retrofitting involving modifications to the vehicle’s software). Please inform the customer
that this software update may neutralize previous modifications to the vehicle’s software performed either by the
customer or other third parties.
If the customer declines the software update, please inform them that this could lead to issues or restrictions with
the use of the vehicle or individual components.
Make a note to this effect on the order before it is signed by the customer. Include this information in the customer
file.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2078456) 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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