A691835 2049999-

69 Seat belt positioners do not return intermittently
69 18 35 2049999/2 July 12, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 18-34 dated January
9, 2018 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A5, A5
Cabriolet
2018
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised Service (Updated SVM table)
1
01/09/2018
Initial publication
Customer statement:
 Intermittently after starting the engine, the seat belt positioners do not return to their starting position.
Workshop findings:
The following DTC is stored in the driver door control module, J386 (address word 0042) or the front passenger
door control module, J387 (address word 0052):
 DTC B154601 (belt feed, electric fault static/sporadic)
Technical Background
Updated control module parameters.
Production Solution
New software in the driver door control module, J386 (address word 0042) or the front passenger door control
module, J387 (address word 0052) 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 driver door control module, J386 (address word 0042) or the front passenger door control module,
J387 (address word 0052) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if necessary:
Model
Control
Module
Address
Hardware Part
Number
Software Part
Number
Original
Software
Version
New
Software
Version
SVM Code
Input
4M0959793H
0042
4M0959793F
A5
4M0959793F
A5 Cab
4M0959792H
0129 or lower
0052
0130
42A014
4M0959792F
4M0959792F
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:
6438
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Software Update
0151 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
(Max 100 TU)
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2049999/2
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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 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 (2049999) are subject to change and/or removal. . Always
check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the
Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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