A011903 2045909-

Technical Service Bulletin
01 MIL on, DTC P030500 stored in ECM
01 19 03 2045909/6 February 12, 2019. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 17-34 dated
September 1, 2017 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
RS 7, RS 7
performance, 2016 - 2017
and S8 +
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
6
-
Revised title
Revised Service (Added Step 3-6 and updated SVM table)
Revised Warranty (Added Labor Operations)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added table)
5
09/01/2017 Revised Service (Updated SVM table)
4
08/18/2017 Revised header data (Corrected display)
Customer statement:
 MIL on or flashing.
Workshop findings:
 Only DTC(s) regarding misfiring on cylinder 5 (DTC P030500) are logged in the engine control module (ECM),
J623 (address word 0001).
The following values are logged in the specific ambient conditions for DTC P030500:
 Engine speed between 5500 and 5900 rpm.
 Standard load value over 70%.
 Engine torque over 750 Nm.
Technical Background
OBD diagnostics too sensitive at high engine load conditions.
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Production Solution
New software in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001) addressed the condition.
Service
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the ECM, J623 (address word 0001) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below if
necessary. No further repairs are necessary after updating the ECM unless the vehicles returns with the
same DTC P030500 with the specific ambient conditions listed above, see Step 3-5.
3. If ECM software is up to date, install spring plates under the exhaust valve springs on Bank 2 (cyl 5-8).
4. Before installation on spring plates
(Figure 1).
Figure 1. Before installation.
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5. After installation of spring plates
(Figure 2).
Figure 2. After the part has been installed.
Model
Engine Code
Old Software
Part Number
Old
Software
Version
New Software
Part Number
New Software
Version
SVM Code
Input
(or higher)
RS 7
CWUB
4G0906560D
0001
4G0906560G
0002
01A225
RS 7
CWUB
4G0906560G
0001
4G0906560G
0002
01A225
RS 7
performance
CWUC
4G0906560G
0001
4G0906560G
0002
01A225
S8+
DDTA
4H0907557G
0001
4H0907557G
0004
01A225
S8+
DDTA
4H0907557H
0001
4H0907557H
0002
01A225
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Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 1E1 up to 8 Years/80,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
2470
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Update ECM software level
2470 2599
Max 50 TU
Check ECM software level, no update needed
2470 9999
10 TU
Camshaft remove + reinstall Bank 2 (cyl 5-8)
1505 1971
See SRT
Air intake distributor removed + reinstalled
2446 1923
See SRT
Fuel system pressure decrease
2003 0050
See SRT
Refrigerant drained + filled
8703 1750
See SRT
Radar sensor adjusted (if applicable)
9163 1650
See SRT
Camera for night visions sys adjusted (if
applicable)
9080 1550
See SRT
Preparation Driver Assist Calibration (if
applicable)
9092 0050
See SRT
Vehicle front + rear alignment check (if
applicable)
4495 0100
See SRT
Remove + reinstall Bank 2 (cyl 5-8) exhaust
valve springs and install spring plates including
valve guide seals, if necessary.
1565 2099
120 TU
GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
included in existing labor operations
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Diagnostic Time:
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Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2045909/6
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
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
07L109629A
Valve spring plates
08
Per ETKA
Valve stem seals
08
Tool Number
Tool Description
Not Applicable
Approved battery charger
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 parts and service references provided in this TSB (2045909) are subject to change and/or removal.
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time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
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materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
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