A691326 2023323-

Technical Service Bulletin
69 Replaced airbag control unit cannot be coded
69 13 26 2023323/11 October 21, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 12-25 dated
April 25, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
A4/S4
2009 – 2015
A5/S5
2008 – 2015
A5 CAB
2010-2015
Audi Q5
2009-2015
TT/TTS
2007-2015
A3 PA
2009-2014
C6 A6 PA
2009-2011
D4 A8
2011-2015
R8 Coupe/Syder
2007-2015
C7 A6 & A7
2011-2012
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Not applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
11
-
Revised header data (Added MY14-15 for applicable models)
Revised entire bulletin for clarity
10
4/25/2012
Revised header data (Added 2008-2013 R8 models)
9
2/13/2012
Revised header data (Added models and model years)
Revised Condition, Technical Background, and Service
8
12/9/2011
Revised header data (Added models and model years)
7
9/16/2011
Revised header data (Added pull ahead D4 A8 vehicles)
6
8/29/2011
Revised header data (Added new models)
Revised Technical Background and Service
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11/4/2010
Revised Service (Steps 5-7)
4
9/10/2010
Revised header data (Added model and model year)
Revised Technical Background and Service
3
6/7/2010
Revised header data (Controlling TSB display in ElsaWeb)
2
5/24/2010
Revised Warranty
1
5/5/2010
Original publication
After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual.
Technical Background
An SVM code is required to code and parameterize the new service replacement airbag control module. Each
model’s SVM code is provided in a parts bulletin (GP bulletin), which should have been referenced through ETKA
when the module was replaced. The control module cannot be coded until the SVM code has been executed.
If the SVM code was not acquired through the GP bulletin in ETKA, follow the instructions in the Service section of
this bulletin to update the control module.
Tip: Any time that any control module is replaced in any vehicle, an SVM code may be required for
parameterization after installation. When replacing a control module, always check ETKA for the SVM code, which
will be found in the GP bulletin for the part. To find a GP bulletin in ETKA:
1. Locate the part in ETKA. Use the FI search function (VIN filter) to determine if the correct control module
(including color code) was ordered for the vehicle.
2. To open the GP bulletin, right-click the part number and select GP Bulletin from the drop-down menu
(Figure 1).
Figure 1. Selecting GP bulletin in ETKA.
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3. A new window will open with the GP bulletin listed. Open the bulletin by selecting the blue box with the white
arrow next to the bulletin number.
Figure 2. Opening GP bulletin in ETKA.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
When the airbag control module (J234) is replaced in a:
• TT, A3, R8 GT, R8 GT Spyder, or A6 (C6):
Only the ECU coding needs to be performed using the provided SVM code.
• A4/S4, A5/S5/RS5, A5 Cab/S5 Cab/RS5 Cab, Q5/SQ5, A6/S6/A7/S7/RS7 (C7), or A8/S8:
Both ECU parameterization and ECU coding need to be performed using the provided SVM code.
Note: Do not run an SVM Specified vs. Actual Comparison. If an SVM Specified vs. Actual Comparison has
already been run and the SVM code listed below fails, contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Ask TAC to
set the vehicle’s CARPORT reference correctly. Note that no software update is being performed during this SVM
communication.
1. Find the old software part numbers and the new software part numbers from the GFF log.
2. Use the part numbers to find the correct SVM action code in the table below. All part numbers and software
versions must match the values in a single row. If a match is not found, contact TAC.
3. Enter the SVM code using ODIS>>Start Diagnosis >> Fill out Engine Information from drop down menu >>
CHECK the option for “Guided Fault Finding” (this ensures the diagnostic log shows the correct TU’s) >>
Special Functions >> Software Version Management (SVM) >> SVM - Code input.
Note:Do NOT choose “SVM – Direct input: SVM code for vehicle conversion”. With this option, the SVM
code will always fail if any SVM hardware issues are present in the system.
4. If no parameterization and/or coding is suggested, check the color code on the service part label of the control
module. Compare this color code to the suggestion given by ETKA by using the FI search function.
• If the color codes do not match, or if the service part has no color code, re-order the correct part listed in
ETKA with the appropriate color code.
• If the color codes do match, contact TAC.
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Tip: The color code indicates the ECU software that the
control module must be programmed with to operate correctly
in the North American Market. Only control modules to be
used for service will have a color code. In addition, service
parts will have a secondary label placed over the original
supplier label after the part has been programmed for the
North American market (Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Figure 3. Production Control Unit
Figure 4. Service Part Control Unit
5. For A4/S4, A5/S5/RS5, A5 Cab/S5 Cab/RS5 Cab, Q5/SQ5, A6/S6/A7/S7/RS7 (C7), or A8/S8 only:
After the parameterization is complete, the coding of the control module will automatically be carried out by
SVM (no user input required). If a prompt appears requesting to change the coding, select YES.
6. At the end, a screen showing all changes that were made during the SVM communication appears. Verify the
changes and ensure that the coding was performed.
7. Exit SVM and perform the component protection test plan to remove the remaining DTCs.
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Old Software
Part Number
Old Software
Version
New Software
Part Number
New Software
Version
SVM Action
Code
8R0959655B
0310
8R0959655C
0560
XCHG15A002
8R0959655A
*
8R0959655F
*
XCHG15A005
8R0959655D
*
8R0959655F
*
XCHG15A005
8R0959655B
*
8R0959655E
*
XCHG15A005
8R0959655C
*
8R0959655E
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655P
*
8K0959655P
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655C
0409, 0410
8K0959655H
0520, 0560
XCHG15A002
8K0959655C
*
8K0959655K
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655F
*
8K0959655K
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655H
*
8K0959655K
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655K
*
8K0959655K
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655M
*
8K0959655M
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655N
*
8K0959655N
*
XCHG15A005
8K0959655P
*
8K0959655P
*
XCHG15A005
8F0959655A
*
8F0959655A
*
XCHG15A005
8F0959655E
*
8F0959655E
*
XCHG15A005
8J0959655
0010
8J0959655
0010
XCHG15A005
8J0959655
0020
8J0959655
0020
XCHG15A005
A3
8P0959655Q
*
8P0959655Q
0250
XCHG15A005
R8/GT/Spyder
420959655
*
420959655
*
XCHG15A005
A6/A7 (C7)
4G0959655A
*
4G0959655A
*
XCHG15A005
4H0959655A
*
4H0959655A
*
XCHG15A005
4H0959655D
*
4H0959655A
*
XCHG15A005
4F0910655R
*
4F0910655R
*
XCHG15A005
Model
Q5
A4/S4
A5/S5
A5 Cabriolet
TT
A8
A6 (C6)
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Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.
Service Number:
6953
Damage Code:
0040
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
(Max 60 TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 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 #2023323/11
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
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2023323) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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