TSB-94-13-16
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: TSB-94-13-16
Audi: on some vehicles, the switch between rear lid tail lamp and bumper, does not switch over when lid is in operation, due to paddle, of rear sill trim, not contacting opposing lid latch points, uniformly. Models 2007-2014 q7, 2009-2014
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SB-10052245-6731 Technical Service Bulletin 94 Rear lid tail lamp lighting does not switch over to bumper (DTC 03073) 94 13 17 2033675/2 May 22, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-16 dated April 29, 2013 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment Q5 2009-2014 All NA Q7 2007-2014 All NA Condition • The customer may report that the tail lamp lighting does not switch between the rear lid and the bumper when the lid is operated. • DTC 03073 (Rear lid -closed- sensor) may be stored in the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46). Technical Background In order for the taillight lighting to switch between the rear lid and the bumper when the lid is operated, the paddle switches on the rear sill trim must contact the opposing lid latch points uniformly. • Paddle switch G526 (Figure 1, 2) must contact lid latch point 1 (Figure 1, 1), as shown in the image at right. • Paddle switch G525 (Figure 1, 4) must contact lid latch point 3 (Figure 1, 3), as shown in the image at right. Figure 1. Inside vehicle view of rear lid latch showing location of G526 (2) and G525 (4) on rear sill trim, and contact points (1 and 3). In the Audi Q7: When the rear lid is opened, the paddle switches change state and the comfort system central control module 2, J773, will read G525 and G526. It will then communicate to the comfort system central control module, J393, to © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin control the taillight lighting from lid to bumper. In the Audi Q5: The comfort system central control module, J393, reads the switches directly to control the taillights. Production Solution Not applicable. Service 1. Remove the rear trim plate: • In the Audi Q7: Remove the four T25 Torx® screws (Figure 2), then carefully pull up on the plate. • In the Audi Q5: The plate is not held by screws. Carefully lift the plate straight up, noting the four clips retained in the trim. Figure 2. Rear cargo area trim plate removal in the Audi Q7. The T25 Torx® screws to be removed are circled in red. Warning: Vehicles with metal trim may have sharp edges. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 2. Note the current position of the striker plate by using the serrated lines surrounding the bolt or surrounding the nut’s integrated washer (Figure 3 - Figure 6). Tip: Use a permanent marker to mark original position. Figure 3. Power lid’s motorized striker plate bolted mounting. Figure 4. Power lid’s motorized striker plate adjustability and serrated indicators. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Figure 5. Manual lid style striker plate studded mounting. Figure 6. Manual lid style striker plate adjustability and serrated indicators. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 3. Adjust the striker plate until the lid latch is evenly drawn in to actuate the G526 and G525 paddle switches (Figure 7, 2 and 4). Center the striker plate latch to the lid latch. Figure 7. Inside vehicle view of rear lid latch showing location of G526 (2) and G525 (4) on rear sill trim, and contact points (1 and 3). 4. Adjust until the lid is able to close smoothly with proper switch actuation, resulting in the proper lighting switchover. Tip: Moving the striker plate latch towards the front of the vehicle will bring the lid latch closer to actuating the paddle switches (Figure 8). Figure 8. Overhead view of paddles contacted by rear lid latch. 5. Clear DTC(s) and confirm that the tail lamp lighting switches as expected. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 5 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 9604 Damage Code: 0010 Labor Operations: Lock carrier cover remove + reinstall 7039 1900 30 TU Adjust striker plate 5825 1500 20 TU Diagnostic Time: GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes included 0150 0000 in existing labor operations Time stated on diagnostic protocol (Max 20 TU) Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU Road test after service procedure No allowance 0 TU Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion (Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details) Claim Comment: As per TSB #2033675/1 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 following repair procedure will be necessary to complete this procedure: • Repair Manual >> Body >> Body Exterior >> 55 Hood, Lids >> Description and Operation >> Rear Lid, Adjusting All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 6 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. SB-10052245-5527 Technical Service Bulletin 94 Rear lid tail lamp lighting does not switch over to bumper (DTC 03073) 94 13 16 2033675/1 April 29, 2013. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment Q5 2009-2014 All NA Q7 2007-2014 All NA Condition • The customer may report that the tail lamp lighting does not switch between the rear lid and the bumper when the lid is operated. • DTC 03703 (Rear lid -closed- sensor) may be stored in the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46). Technical Background In order for the taillight lighting to switch between the rear lid and the bumper when the lid is operated, the paddle switches on the rear sill trim must contact the opposing lid latch points uniformly. • Paddle switch G526 (Figure 1, 2) must contact lid latch point 1 (Figure 1, 1), as shown in the image at right. • Paddle switch G525 (Figure 1, 4) must contact lid latch point 3 (Figure 1, 3), as shown in the image at right. Figure 1. Inside vehicle view of rear lid latch showing location of G526 (2) and G525 (4) on rear sill trim, and contact points (1 and 3). In the Audi Q7: When the rear lid is opened, the paddle switches change state and the comfort system central control module 2, J773, will read G525 and G526. It will then communicate to the comfort system central control module, J393, to control the taillight lighting from lid to bumper. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin In the Audi Q5: The comfort system central control module, J393, reads the switches directly to control the taillights. Production Solution Not applicable. Service 1. Remove the rear trim plate: • In the Audi Q7: Remove the four T25 Torx® screws (Figure 2), then carefully pull up on the plate. • In the Audi Q5: The plate is not held by screws. Carefully lift the plate straight up, noting the four clips retained in the trim. Figure 2. Rear cargo area trim plate removal in the Audi Q7. The T25 Torx® screws to be removed are circled in red. Warning: Vehicles with metal trim may have sharp edges. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 2. Note the current position of the striker plate by using the serrated lines surrounding the bolt or surrounding the nut’s integrated washer (Figure 3 - Figure 6). Tip: Use a permanent marker to mark original position. Figure 3. Power lid’s motorized striker plate bolted mounting. Figure 4. Power lid’s motorized striker plate adjustability and serrated indicators. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Figure 5. Manual lid style striker plate studded mounting. Figure 6. Manual lid style striker plate adjustability and serrated indicators. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 3. Adjust the striker plate until the lid latch is evenly drawn in to actuate the G526 and G525 paddle switches (Figure 7, 2 and 4). Center the striker plate latch to the lid latch. Figure 7. Inside vehicle view of rear lid latch showing location of G526 (2) and G525 (4) on rear sill trim, and contact points (1 and 3). 4. Adjust until the lid is able to close smoothly with proper switch actuation, resulting in the proper lighting switchover. Tip: Moving the striker plate latch towards the front of the vehicle will bring the lid latch closer to actuating the paddle switches (Figure 8). Figure 8. Overhead view of paddles contacted by rear lid latch. 5. Clear DTC(s) and confirm that the tail lamp lighting switches as expected. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 5 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 9604 Damage Code: 0010 Labor Operations: Lock carrier cover remove + reinstall 7039 1900 30 TU Adjust striker plate 5825 1500 20 TU Diagnostic Time: GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes included 0150 0000 in existing labor operations Time stated on diagnostic protocol (Max 20 TU) Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU Road test after service procedure No allowance 0 TU Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion (Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details) Claim Comment: As per TSB #2033675/1 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 following repair procedure will be necessary to complete this procedure: • Repair Manual >> Body >> Body Exterior >> 55 Hood, Lids >> Description and Operation >> Rear Lid, Adjusting All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 6 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.