Bulletin 80C7
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: Bulletin 80C7
Update - battery charger software (nvlw)
Models from 2018
2018 AUDI A3 ETRON |
2018 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON |
Models from 2017
2017 AUDI A3 ETRON |
2017 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON |
Technical Service Bulletin 80C7 UPDATE – Battery Charger Software (NVLW) November 30, 2018 Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A3 e-Tron 2017 - 2018 See Campaign/Action screen in Elsa See Campaign/Action screen in Elsa Condition This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle: • When the car is charging and turning on the air conditioning is selected for the scheduled time of departure, the High Voltage battery will stop charging. This Update is in effect until removed. Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria: • Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 80C7 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. • Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. • Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. • Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale. Technical Background • When the car is charging and turning on the air conditioning is selected for the scheduled time of departure, the High Voltage battery will stop charging. If this condition were to occur the DTC B200000 will be present in the high voltage battery charger control module. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 1 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin SVM Update Instructions NOTE Prior to launching the VAS Diagnostic Tester and starting an update, ensure the following conditions are met; The ODIS software is completely up to date. Refer to the “Alerts” section on ServiceNet home page for the current ODIS version. The battery charger is connected to the vehicle battery and remains connected for the duration of the software update. • Battery voltage must remain above 12.5 volts for the duration of the software update. Failure to do so may cause the update to fail, which could result in damage to the control module. Control modules damaged by insufficient voltage will not be covered. The screen saver and power saving settings are off. • Failure to do so may result in the tester entering power save mode during the software update, which could result in damage to the control module. The VAS Diagnostic Tester is plugged in using the supplied power adapters. • Under no circumstances should the tester be used on battery power alone during the software update. Failure to do so may result in the tester powering off during the update, which could result in damage to the control module. Flash process through “Audi Flashing” not Guided Fault Finding (GFF). • DO NOT USE Guided Fault Finding (GFF) to perform this flash. Using GFF will cause the flash to take longer. Requests for additional time will not be considered. If using a Bluetooth transmitter head, it is connected to the tester with a USB cable. • Performing a software update using a Bluetooth connection increases the risk of losing connection during the update, which could result in damage to the control module. It also greatly increases the time required to perform the update. Requests for additional time or parts will be denied if the GFF log shows the update was performed using Bluetooth. The Bluetooth function of the scan tool is physically switched off. VAS 6150 & VAS 6150A (Front panel behind handle) VAS 6150B (Right side behind WIRELESS door) VAS 6150C (Left side behind SC/EX door) The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 2 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin WARNING Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the Update Process! There is a serious risk that personal injury may result if contact is made with spinning fan blades. Keep hands and all objects away from Radiator Fan(s) during Update Process! TIP To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow instructions in Technical Bulletin 2014603: Software Version Management (SVM) Operating Instructions. The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim. • Open the hood. • Open the battery cover. • Attach the GRX3000VAS Tester/Charger (or equivalent) to the vehicle battery or underhood charging posts. NOTE When connecting the charger directly to the battery, connect the positive cable to the positive terminal of the battery and connect the negative cable to the grounding lug on the chassis. DO NOT connect the ground cable directly to negative terminal of the battery. • Switch on the hazard warning lights. CAUTION The procedure may cancel itself if the hazard warning lights are not switched on. The hazard warning lights prevent the system from switching to bus sleep mode during the update. • Connect the VAS6150X/VAS6160X Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle. • Start the ODIS program. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 3 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin • Confirm that scan tool is communicating with the diagnostic head by USB cable. o If the Bluetooth or WiFi symbol is shown, then disconnect the diagnostic head from the vehicle and reconnect the USB cable to the diagnostic head and then reattach to the vehicle. • From the home screen of the scan tool highlight “Flash” <1>. • Follow the on-screen prompts. NOTE Operating mode “Flash” must be used. Performing this software update using “Diagnosis” (Guided Fault Finding) could result in non-payment of the claim. • Select “Starting Flashing” and follow the onscreen prompts. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 4 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin • Select “No RO”. • Highlight “SVM – Code Input”. • Select “Perform test”. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 5 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin NOTE Using Bluetooth for this action is PROHIBITED! Damage caused to electronic components (e.g. ECM, TCM, etc.) during the SVM flash process is not covered. • Enter the corrective action code (SVM code) as listed below. SVM code 80C7A168 • Select “Accept” . • Follow the on-screen prompts. • After receiving confirmation that the flash completed successfully, select “Send” to send the diagnostic protocol online. • Follow the on-screen prompts. • Click “Flash” to exit the flash session. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 6 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Entry Instructions After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order. If customer refused campaign work or vehicle is out of the specified warranty parameter for this Update: U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option. Canada dealers: Fax repair order to Warranty at (905) 428-4811. Service Number 80C7 Damage Code 0099 Parts Vendor Code Claim Type 002 Sold vehicle: 7 10 Unsold vehicle: 7 90 Causal Indicator Vehicle Wash/Loaner Criteria I.D. Mark Labor as causal part Do not claim wash/loaner under this action 01 Connect battery charger. Labor operation: 2706 89 50 10 T.U. -ANDPerform software update for high voltage charger. Labor operation: 9352 25 99 Time stated on diagnostic protocol (Using Flash Only) NOTE Operating mode “Flash” must be used. Performing this software update using “Diagnosis” (Guided Fault Finding) could result in non-payment of the claim. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 7 of 8 Technical Service Bulletin Additional Actions Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Actions. Please check your Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously. Verifying Vehicle Eligibility To verify vehicle eligibility for this Update, always check the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen. The Elsa system is the only binding inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim. Help for Claim Entry For questions regarding claim entry, contact Audi Warranty. Required Customer Notification Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Update. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2018 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. November 2018 80C7 Page 8 of 8