A691731 2047208-

69 Airbag Light On (DTC B151329 Passenger Indicator Lamp Fault)
69 17 31 2047208/2 March 29, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 17-30 dated
March 16, 2017 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, A5, Q7
2017
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header data (Updated to address ElsaPro display issue)
1
03/16/2017
Initial publication
The airbag warning lamp will be illuminated in the cluster along with other warnings in the DIS (Figure 1).
This concern only affects vehicles built after November 1st, 2016 as this is when the software level 103
was implemented into production.
This results in the fault to be stored in Airbag Control Module, J234 (address word 0015):
 DTC B151329 Front passenger airbag indicator lamp, text lighting implausible signal passive/sporadic
The passenger airbag indicator will also be illuminated during the key cycle in which the fault was set. All
subsequent key cycles only the warnings in the cluster and DIS will be illuminated.
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Note:
The passenger airbag system is working and
functioning properly while this fault is stored
and airbag lamp is illuminated.
Figure 1. Airbag warning lamp.
Technical Background
There is a communication fault with software level 103 in the J234 module. During the first few seconds of the
vehicle self-check, when there is a change in the PODS classification from occupied to unoccupied and then back
to occupied, this can cause a communication error between the J234 and K145 modules.
Even during this sequence, the passenger airbag indicator lamp will still properly display airbag on/off functionality
and the passenger airbag is fully functional after the error occurs and the fault code is set.
Production Solution
New software in the Airbag Control Module, J234 (address word 0015) addressed the condition.
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Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the Airbag Control Module, J234 (address word 0015) using the SVM action code as listed in the table
below if necessary:
Model
Old Software
Part Number
Old
Software
Version
New Software
Part Number
New Software Version
SVM Code Input
A4, A5
8W0.959.655.*
103
8W0.959.655.*
104
15A003
Q7
4M0.959.655.*
103
4M0.959.655.*
104
15A003
(or higher)
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:
6953
Damage Code:
0039
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Actual time on
diagnostic protocol
(Max 50 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 #2047208/2
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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.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2047208) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.
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