A9419062032184_8

94 Daytime running light (DRL) inoperative, DTC 02895 and/or 02897 is stored in the central electrics
control module
94 19 06 2032184/8 April 30, 2019. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 16-80 dated
September 7, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q5
2013-2017
All
LED Daytime Running Lights
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
8
-
Revised title
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)
7
09/07/2016
Revised header data (Added model year 2017)
Revised Warranty (Completely revised)
6
08/19/2015
Revised header data (Added PR code; added model year 2016)
Revised Warranty (Completely revised)
Customer may report one of the following issues:
 Daytime running light is completely inoperative.
 Daytime running light is partially inoperative.
 Multiple daytime running light LEDs are inoperative.
Workshop findings:
One or both of the following DTCs is stored in the central electrics control module, J519 (address word 0009):
 DTC 02895 (Supply for Left LED Parking Lamp / DRL module) with fault symptom 12 (Electrical malfunction in
the circuit).
 DTC 02897 (Supply for Right LED Parking Lamp / DRL module) with fault symptom 12 (Electrical malfunction
in the circuit).
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Technical Background
The MY2013+ Audi Q5 LED DRLs
use light-emitting “pipes” or “guides”
instead of multiple, individual LEDs.
There are two light pipes per
headlight. Each light pipe uses a
single LED for illumination (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Upper and lower light pipes illuminated.
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The LEDs with heatsinks are
contained in a single module (Figure
2, A) mounted to the outer backside
of each headlight.
Figure 2. The backside of the headlight with LED heat sink (A) and LED
control module (B).
The LED unit with heat sink utilizes a
gasket and is keyed into the
headlight housing to maintain proper
alignment of each LED and light
pipe. The LED units (L176 and L177,
left and right, respectively) are
controlled via a control module (J860
and J861, left and right, respectively)
located separately on the backside of
the headlight (Figure 2). These LED
units and LED control modules are
electrically interchangeable from side
to side, but the LED units are
mechanically specific to each
headlight side.
As of March 12th, 2013 production,
the LED unit with heat sink has been
updated (Figure 3). If a failure
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occurs, these parts do not need to be
replaced in pairs.
Figure 3. Current (left) and early (right) style LED DRL units.
If the customer concern is that the LED DRLs appear to be partially inoperative, please confirm this concern
while the customer is present. The LED DRL can be perceived as inoperative due to the viewing angle taken by
the customer.
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There are different angles from which
a partial defect may be incorrectly
perceived:
 A defect may be perceived for
top-down viewing angle (Figure
4).
Figure 4. Upper light pipe perceived defect (A). Lower light pipe
perceived defect (B).
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 A defect may be perceived for
corner viewing angle (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Upper light pipe perceived defect (A).
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 A defect may be perceived for the
acute corner viewing angle
(Figure 6).
Figure 6. Upper light pipe perceived defect (A, B). Lower light pipe
perceived defect (C).
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
If it is determined that it is a perception issue:
Explain to the customer that the LED illumination appears differently to someone standing in front of the vehicle
than it appears to oncoming traffic. The viewing angle of someone standing in front of the vehicle will give a
visual effect of an LED DRL inoperative or partially-inoperative condition.
If it is not a perception issue, and the LED DRL is inoperative, follow the steps below:
1. With the ignition off, remove the DRL control module (Figure 2, B). See repair manual for instructions.
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2. Check the connector at the module and secure if loose. If necessary, remove the connector and reinstall to
ensure that the connector is engaged properly. The wiring harness guide of the terminal housing may impede
connector engagement.
3. With ignition still off, remove the LED unit
with heat sink from headlight housing
(Figure 7). See repair manual for
instructions. Inspect and secure all
electrical connectors, if loose. Remove and
secure the white connectors, even if they
do not appear to be loose.
Figure 7: Dual surface mount LED unit exposed.
4. Turn ignition on to see if DRL is now operating to specifications.
Note:
Be extra careful with red surface mount connectors. In general, a repair kit is not available for any internal
headlight connectors.
Note:
The appearance of the replacement part for the LED DRL has changed, but functionality is the same. If an LED
DRL needs to be replaced, they do not need to be replaced as a pair.
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If the above steps do not correct the DRL operation, continue with a further diagnosis on the LED control module
and LED with heat sink before replacing the headlight housing; e.g., swapping modules from one headlight to
another, inspect wiring, connectors, etc.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
information only.
Service Number:
9418
Damage Code:
0040
Labor Operations:
For left LED control module and LED heat sink only:
Left LED control module remove +
reinstall
9418 1900
See SRT
Left LED Heat Sink remove + reinstall
9418 9999
20 TU
For the right LED control module and LED heat sink only:
Right LED control module remove +
reinstall
9418 1901
See SRT
Right LED Heat Sink remove + reinstall
9418 9999
20 TU
For both the left and right LED control module and LED heat sink:
Both LED Control module remove +
reinstall
9418 2000
See SRT
Both LED Heat Sink remove + reinstall
9418 9999
40 TU
And (for all repairs):
2 Headlight assembly adjust (without part 9415 1600
replacement)
See SRT
2 Headlight assembly adjust (with part
replacement)
See SRT
9415 1650
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Diagnostic Time:
Claim Comment:
GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes 0150 0000
included in existing labor operations
Times stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 50
TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
As per TSB #2032184/8
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
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2032184) 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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