A941564 2017806-

Technical Service Bulletin
94 Vehicle lights malfunction message in instrument cluster display (DTC 03280 or 01800)
94 15 64 2017806/11 March 4, 2015. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 15-60 dated
February 12, 2015 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A3
2015 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A4
2009 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A5
2008 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A5 Cabriolet
2010 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A6
2012 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A7
2012 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A8
2011 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
TT
2011 - 2015
All
Not Applicable
Q3
2015 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
11
-
Revised header data (Added Q3 and TT)
10
2/12/2015
Revised header data (Added model year; added A3)
Revised Technical Background (Added picture for clarity)
9
1/23/2014
Revised title
Revised header data (Added model years)
• The light bulb warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster with the following message: “Vehicle lights:
malfunction”.
• One or both of the following DTCs is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (address word
09):
• DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal)
• DTC 01800 (Light switch E1, no signal/communication)
• Exterior lights are functioning properly.
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Technical Background
If the headlight switch is moved to an intermediate position and
remains there (Figure 1), the light bulb warning light and the error
message appear after approximately ten seconds (Figure 2).
Figure 1. A headlight switch in an
intermediate position.
Figure 2. The warning light and error
message in the instrument cluster display.
Once displayed, the message turns off after approximately five seconds. The light bulb warning light turns off
only after the headlight switch is turned to a defined position, and the status of DTC 03280 or DTC 01800 are
changed to sporadic.
After 40 driving cycles without an implausible signal detected, the DTCs are automatically cleared.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Determine if the above situation applies to the vehicle, and explain the background to the customer. Replacing
parts does not change the behavior.
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Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2017806) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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