A94168020321847

94 Daytime running light (DRL) inoperative (DTC 02895 or 02897)
94 16 80 2032184/7 September 7, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 15-72 dated
August 19, 2015 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q5
2013-2017
All
LED Daytime Running Lights
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
7
-
Revised header data (Added model year 2017)
Revised Warranty (Completely revised)
6
8/19/2015
Revised header data (Added PR code; added model year 2016)
Revised Warranty (Completely revised)
5
6/29/2015
Revised Warranty (Completely revised)
 Customer may report one of the following issues:
 Daytime running light is completely inoperative.
 Daytime running light is partially inoperative.
 Multiple daytime running light LEDs are inoperative.
 One or both of the following DTCs is stored in the central electrics control module, J519 (address word 09):
 DTC 02895 (Supply for Left LED Parking Lamp / DRL module) with fault symptom 12 (Electrical malfunction
in circuit)
 DTC 02897 (Supply for Right LED Parking Lamp / DRL module) with fault symptom 12 (Electrical
malfunction in circuit)
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Technical Background
The MY2013+ Audi Q5 LED
DRLs use light-emitting “pipes”
or “guides” instead of multiple,
individual LEDs. There are two
light pipes per headlight. Each
light pipe uses a single LED for
illumination (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Upper and Lower light pipes illuminated.
The LEDs with heatsinks are
contained in a single module
(Figure 2, A) mounted to the
outer backside of each
headlight.
Figure 2. Backside of headlight with LED heat sink (A) and LED control
module (B).
The LED unit with heat sink
utilizes a gasket and is keyed
into the headlight housing to
maintain proper alignment of
each LED and light pipe. The
LED units (L176 and L177, left
and right, respectively) are
controlled via a control module
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(J860 and J861, left and right,
respectively) located separately
on the backside of the headlight
(Figure 2). These LED units and
LED control modules are
electrically interchangeable from
side to side, but the LED units
are mechanically specific to
each headlight side.
As of March 12th, 2013
production, the LED unit with
heat sink has been updated
(Figure 3). If a failure occurs,
these parts do not need to be
replaced in pairs.
Figure 3. Current (left) and early (right) style LED DRL units.
If the customer complaint is that the LED DRLs appear to be partially inoperative, please confirm this
complaint while the customer is present. The LED DRL can be perceived as inoperative due to the viewing
angle taken by the customer.
There are different angles from which a partial defect may be incorrectly perceived:
 A defect may be perceived
for top-down viewing angle
(Figure 4).
Figure 4. Upper light pipe perceived defect (A). Lower light pipe
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perceived defect (B).
 A defect may be perceived
for corner viewing angle
(Figure 5).
Figure 5. Upper light pipe perceived defect (A).
 A defect may be perceived
for acute corner viewing
angle (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Upper light pipe perceived defect (A, B). Lower light pipe
perceived defect (C).
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
If it is determined that it is a perception issue:
Explain to the customer that the LED illumination appears differently to someone standing in front of the
vehicle than it appears to oncoming traffic. The viewing angle of someone standing in front of the vehicle will
give a visual effect of an LED DRL inoperative or partially-inoperative condition.
If it is not a perception issue, and the LED DRL is inoperative, follow the steps below:
1. With the ignition off, remove the DRL control module (Figure 2, B). See repair manual for instructions.
2. Check the connector at the module and secure if loose. If necessary, remove connector and reinstall to
be sure connector is engaged properly. The wiring harness guide of the terminal housing may impede
connector engagement.
3. With ignition still off, remove LED unit
with heat sink from headlight housing
(Figure 7). See repair manual for
instructions. Inspect and secure all
electrical connectors, if loose. Remove
and secure the white connectors, even if
they do not appear to be loose.
Figure 7: Dual surface mount LED unit exposed.
4. Turn ignition on to see if DRL is now operating to specifications.
Note:
Be extra careful with red surface mount connectors. In general, a repair kit is not available for any internal
headlight connectors.
Note:
The appearance of the replacement part for the LED DRL has changed, but functionality is the same. If
an LED DRL needs to be replaced, they do not need to be replaced as a pair.
If the above steps do not correct the DRL operation, continue with further diagnosis on the LED control
module and LED with heat sink before replacing the headlight housing; e.g., swapping modules from one
headlight to another, inspect wiring, connectors, etc.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
information only.
Service Number:
9418
Damage Code:
0040
Labor Operations:
For left LED control module and LED heat sink only:
Left LED control
module remove +
reinstall
9418 1900
40 TU
Left LED Heat Sink
remove + reinstall
9418 9999
20 TU
For right LED control module and LED heat sink only:
Right LED control
module remove +
reinstall
9418 1901
Right LED Heat Sink
remove + reinstall
9418 9999
70 TU
20 TU
For both left and right LED control module and LED heat sink:
Both LED Control
module remove +
reinstall
9418 2000
Both LED Heat Sink
remove + reinstall
9418 9999
90 TU
40 TU
And (for all repairs):
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2 Headlight
assembly adjust
Diagnostic Time:
9415 1600
20 TU
GFF – Checking and 0150 0000
clearing fault codes
included in existing
labor operations
Times stated on
diagnostic protocol
Road test prior to
service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after
service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
(Max 50 TU)
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.1 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance
details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2032184/7
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2032184) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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