A571623 2041396-

Technical Service Bulletin
57 Emergency spare key missing at delivery
57 16 23 2041396/2 March 17, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 15-11 dated July
20, 2015 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, Q7, TT
2016 - 2018
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data (Added models and model years)
Revised Technical Background (Added information)
1
7/20/2015
Initial publication
The plastic emergency spare key was not delivered with the vehicle.
Technical Background
From model year 2016, the plastic emergency spare key (Figure
1) is no longer part of the standard equipment for vehicles with
the newest keyless remote design.
Keyless entry is standard on all new Audi models, and the metal
key in the remote (key fob) is considered the emergency key for
accessing the vehicle.
Figure 1. Plastic emergency spare key.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Explain to the customer that the plastic emergency spare key is no longer part of the standard equipment. If the
customer would like one, the part can be ordered separately (see ETKA for part number).
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2041396) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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