2035167/2

Technical Service Bulletin
37 Hesitation after deceleration at lower speeds
37 14 38 2035167/2 July 25, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-16 dated
September 3, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
RS5, RS5 Cabriolet
2013 - 2014
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data (Added model year)
Revised Service (SVM code and software levels updated)
Revised Warranty (Updated labor operations)
1
09/03/2013
Initial publication
The customer reports feeling a hesitation when accelerating the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds (4-10 mph). This
condition is normally noticed after braking or deceleration from higher speeds (30 mph or higher), and it lasts for
less than one second.
Technical Background
Optimized software.
Production Solution
New software in the transmission control module (TCM), J743 (address word 02), addressed the condition.
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Service
Update the software using the SVM Update Instructions below.
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the TCM using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if necessary.
Model
Engine /
Old Software
Transmission Part Number
Old Software
New Software
New Software
Version
Version
Part Number
(or lower)
(or higher)
SVM Code
Input
RS5, RS5
Cabriolet
4.2FSI / 0B5
8T0927156D
0003
8T0927156D
0004
02A073
RS5, RS5
Cabriolet
4.2FSI / 0B5
8T0927156F
0008
8T0927156F
0010
02A073
RS5, RS5
Cabriolet
4.2FSI / 0B5
8T0927156H
0003
8T0927156H
0004
02A073
Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.
Service Number:
3730
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations: Update software of TCM
3730 2599
40 TU
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 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 #2035167/2
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 parts and service references provided in this TSB (2035167) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information
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