A0120832060429_1

01 Noise from exhaust flaps, DTC P14AC00, P14AB00, P047500, P047700, P049F00 are stored in the ECM
01 20 83 2060429/1 August 31, 2020.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
2017 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states:
 There is noise from the exhaust flap.
Or
 No customer concerns, it is found during PDI or any other diagnostic work.
Workshop findings:
During a workshop visit the following DTCs (mainly sporadic) about the control motor for the exhaust flap
(J883/J945) are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 0001):
 DTC P14AC00 (exhaust flap control module 2, mechanical fault).
 DTC P14AB00 (exhaust flap control module, mechanical fault).
 DTC P047500 (exhaust flap, electric fault).
 DTC P047700 (exhaust flap, short circuit to ground).
 DTC P049F00 (exhaust flap 2 electric fault).
Technical Background
These DTCs are rare and can occur during unique ambient conditions, which the customer does not notice
(usually caused by certain low voltage occurrence when initializing the exhaust flap control motor). They are
found during subsequent workshop visits.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
Use the GFF to ensure that the concern is not caused by a defective component (or such as a damaged cable,
incorrectly fitted connector etc.) and that the vehicle is in the standard condition.
The DTC can then be deleted and the vehicle returned to the customer.
Note:
Parts replacement do not solve this issue. Claims for replaced parts will be subject to review.
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 informational
only.
Service Number:
2671
Damage Code:
0017
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 50
TU)
Road test prior to the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2060429/1
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
Tool Number
Tool Description
VAS 6160/VAS 6150
VAS tester with current version of ODIS
(Windows 10)
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Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2060429) 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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at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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