A901781 2048009-

90 Instrument cluster: message "Parking brake: malfunction!"
90 17 81 2048009/2 August 25, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 17-78 dated June
20, 2017 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q7
2017
000001 - 045840
With Audi virtual cockpit
TT
2017
000001 – 015322
And
With Audi virtual cockpit
900001 - 915322
R8
2017
900001 - 904545
With Audi virtual cockpit
A3, A4, A5
2017
All
With Audi virtual cockpit
Q5
2018
All
With Audi virtual cockpit
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data (Added Q5)
Revised Service (Added Q5)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added Q5)
1
06/20/2017
Initial publication
 The customer states that they receive a message "Parking brake: problem! Safely turn off vehicle, See
service" is shown and then goes away.
 The concern cannot be reproduced and the customer does not experience a functional issue. There are no
DTCs relating to the concern.
Technical Background
The software needs to be updated.
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Production Solution
Updated software implemented into production.
Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2047812: 00 SD Creator: How to setup and use the SD Creator for obtaining
vehicle software updates via the MirrorServer.
2. Update the instrument cluster using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if necessary:
Model
SD card
SVM code
Target software
Q7
8S0-906-961-AJ
FPKWW310Q7
0310
R8
8S0-906-961-AF
FPKWW253R8
0253
A4/A5/Q5
8S0-906-961-AG
FPKWW313B9
0313
A3
8S0-906-961-AH
FPKWW047A3Q2
0047
TT
8S0-906-961-AE
FPKWW296TT
0296
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 informational
only.
Service Number:
9025
Damage Code:
0039
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
(Max 40 TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
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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 #2048009/2
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.
Required Parts and Tools
If necessary, order in advance the SD card for the model or install the software to an SD card with the
specifications SDHC or SDXC via the SD Creator:
Model
SD card
Quantity
Q7
8S0-906-961-AJ
1 (per dealer)
R8
8S0-906-961-AF
1 (per dealer)
A4/A5/Q5 8S0-906-961-AG
1 (per dealer)
A3
8S0-906-961-AH
1 (per dealer)
TT
8S0-906-961-AE
1 (per dealer)
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) will be necessary to complete this procedure:
 TSB 2047812, 00 SD Creator: How to setup and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via
the MirrorServer.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2048009) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.
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information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any
time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
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