Technical Service Bulletin
Topic

Keyless door entry does not work - Front Outside Door Handle(s) - Touch Sensor DTC
B147613 and/or B147713 are present

Market area

Bentley: worldwide (2WBE),China 723 Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive CO (6723),China 796
VW Import Comp. Ltd (Vico), Beijing (6796)

Brand

Bentley

Transaction
2062257/7
No.
Level

EH

Status

Released for publishing

Release
date

Feb 11, 2026

Diagnostic trouble codes

Fault
symptom

Storage
state

Diagnostic address

Diagnostic trouble code

0046 - Convenience system
central module

B147613: Left front exterior door handle touch
sensor Open circuit

Intermittent

0046 - Convenience system
central module

B147713: Right Front Outside Door Handle
Touch Sensor Open circuit

Intermittent

0046 - Convenience system
central module

B147713: Right Front Outside Door Handle
Touch Sensor Open circuit

static

0046 - Convenience system
central module

B147613: Left front exterior door handle touch
sensor Open circuit

static

New customer code

Object of complaint

Complaint type

access control, start authorization, anti-theft protection -> locking
/unlocking vehicle -> door locking mechanism

functionality -> partially
out of order

body attachments and installations -> doors -> exterior door handle

component, automotive
fluids -> damaged

access control, start authorization, anti-theft protection -> closing

functionality

access control, start authorization, anti-theft protection -> locking
/unlocking vehicle -> door release

functionality -> partially
out of order

Vehicle data

Position

Continental GT/GTC and Flying Spur Series
Sales types

Type MY

Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code

3S3* 2018 E

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3S3* 2019 E

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3S3* 2020 E

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3S3* 2021 E

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3S3* 2022 E

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3S3* 2023 E

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3S3* 2024 E

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3S4* 2019 E

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3S4* 2020 E

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3S4* 2021 E

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3S4* 2022 E

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3S4* 2023 E

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3S4* 2024 E

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ZG2* 2020 E

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ZG2* 2021 E

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ZG2* 2022 E

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ZG2* 2023 E

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ZG2* 2024 E

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Documents
Document name
master.xml

Transaction No.:

Technical Service Bulletin

2062257/7

Keyless door entry does not work - Front Outside Door Handle(s) - Touch Sensor DTC
B147613 and/or B147713 are present

Release date: Feb
11, 2026

Condition
Customer statement:
Keyless entry does not work
Workshop findings:
Front outside door handle(s) touch sensor open circuit DTC(s) present within address 0046

NOTE: The afore mentioned issue does not affect the ability to lock/unlock the vehicle manually by inserting
the key into either of the front door locks or by using the lock/unlock buttons on the ignition key fob

The issue could occur on either side as per the following DTC’s

Diagnostic address

Event memory entry

Fault status

0046 - Comfort System Central
Control

B147713: Right Front Outside Door Handle Touch
Sensor Open

Intermittent

Module

circuit

0046 - Comfort System Central
Control

B147713: Right Front Outside Door Handle Touch
Sensor Open

Module

circuit

0046 - Comfort System Central
Control

B147613: Left front exterior door handle touch sensor
Open circuit

Intermittent

B147613: Left front exterior door handle touch sensor
Open circuit

Static

Static

Module
0046 - Comfort System Central
Control
Module

Technical Background
In the event the symptoms are as described please refer to the Measure section of this TPI

Revision history - TPI 2062257/7
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Photographs must be taken of the wiring before the repair is conducted and attached to a new or
existing non-technical DISS query

Production Solution
NOTICE
In the event the symptom is as described and the VIN is post SCBC11ZG6RC013351 the operative must
raise a technical DISS query and await feedback before conducting any further repairs

Service
WARNING
VERY IMPORTANT: Vehicles with a High voltage system MUST only be worked on by suitably qualified
personnel
CAUTION
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure all guidelines within the repair manual are strictly followed before and
whilst conducting any work on vehicles with a High voltage system
1) Perform a visual check of the Kessy wiring fitment through the exterior door handle as follows:
•

Referring to Rep.Gr 57 - Remove the applicable front exterior door handle assembly

•

Referring to Rep.Gr 70 - Remove the applicable front door trim panel

2) Refer to the applicable wiring diagram(s) and the following:
•

Referring to Figures 1 and 2 - Perform a check of the wiring that is routed through the exterior door
handle (from the convenience control module), including the wiring inside the clear heat shrink and/or
insulation tape

•

In the event that any wires show damage or signs of chaffing/breaks continue with the suggested
repair as detailed in Step 3

Figure 1

Figure 2

The operative must take photographs which clearly shows the VIN and the condition of the wiring before the
rework was conducted
Hint: The photographs will be required for warranty purposes, should photographs not be supplied via a
short non-technical DISS query the warranty claim may be cancelled
3) Repair the broken or damaged wires as per Rep.Gr 97
TIP: Where possible, extend the length of the wires by 10mm
•

Ensure the wiring does not clash with and components in particular the window mechanism

4) Check the operation of the keyless operation, should the operation be to specification - Refer to the
applicable Rep.Gr and refit all previously removed components

Warranty

The operative must take photographs which clearly shows the VIN and the condition of the wiring before the
rework was conducted
Hint: The photographs will be required for warranty purposes, in the event the before rework photographs
are not supplied via a short non-technical DISS query the warranty claim may be cancelled
Warranty Type

110 or 910

Damage Service Number

57 11

Damage Code

00 40

Time to remove x1 front exterior door handle
Labour Operation Code

57 11 19 00

Time

10 TU

Remove and refit front door trim panel x1
Labour Operation Code

70 59 19 00

Time

20 TU

Wiring repairs
Labour
Labour Operation Code

97 09 41 52

Time

40 TU