A9119562052296_2

91 Steering wheel heater open circuit fault, DTC B153813 stored in the J527
91 19 56 2052996/2 May 1, 2019. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 18-18 dated
November 21, 2018 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A6, A7, A8,
Q8, and
Audi e-tron
2019 - 2021
All
Without steering wheel heater
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header (Added models)
Revised Condition (Updated)
1
11/21/2018
Initial publication
Customer states:
 No customer concerns, it is found during PDI or any other diagnostic work.
Workshop findings:
The following DTC is stored in the steering column electronics control module, J527 (address word 0016):
 DTC B153813 (steering wheel heater Open circuit).
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1. Do not perform any repairs. Any repairs for this concern may be denied.
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2. The customer experience is not impacted by this DTC. The DTC can be ignored.
Tip: Prior authorization or a TAC ticket are not required for routine maintenance, PDI, or repairs for which a
TSB applies.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2052996) 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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