A371776 2034163-

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Public Details for: A371776 2034163-

This bulletin contains software update instructions for when receiving dtc P17E1. The issue is sporadic.


- 2012 - 2011 - 2010 -

37 Transmission warning message in cluster; gearbox in limp mode (DTC P17E100)
37 17 76 2034163/2 February 27, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-08 dated
June 17, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, S4
2010 - 2011
All
S tronic Transmission
A5, S5
2010 - 2012
All
S tronic Transmission
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised Service (Updated SVM table)
1
06/17/2013
Initial publication
 Customer may report that the transmission does not work correctly.
 Shortly after a cold start, the following message appears in the instrument cluster display: “Gearbox
Malfunction! Journey can be continued”. The gearbox is in limp mode until the key is cycled.
 The issue is very sporadic and cannot be reproduced with a test drive.
 DTC P17E1 (Gear positioner 2 mechanical
malfunction) with DFCC 9473 is stored in
the DSG transmission Mechatronic control
module (J743) (address word 0002).
 The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is
typically listed before the fault code (Figure
1).
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Figure 1. DFCC 4-6 digit code listed before the fault code
Technical Background
Software error in the DSG transmission Mechatronic control module (J743) (address word 0002).
Production Solution
New software in the DSG transmission Mechatronic control module (J743) (address word 0002) addressed the
condition.
Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB, 2011732, 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating
instructions.
2. Update the DSG transmission Mechatronic control module (J743) (address word 0002) using the SVM action
code as listed in the table below if necessary:
Model
Engine and
Transmission
Old Software
Part Number
Old
Software
Version
New Software
Part Number
New Software
Version
SVM Action
Code
(or higher)
(or lower)
S4
or
S5 Cabriolet
3.0 T-FSI
S tronic 0B5
8K1927156K
0011
8K1927156K
0012
8K2927156S
0002
8K2927156S
0003
02A086
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Warranty
Claim Type:
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
3481
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Update DSG transmission Mechatronic control
module
3481 2599
50 TU
Charge battery
2706 8950
10 TU
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol
Diagnostic Time:
(Max 20 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 #2034163/2
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.
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) will be necessary to complete this procedure:
 TSB 2011732, 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
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All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2034163) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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