A4321502059564_2

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This bulletin contains instructions for noises on uneven roads using chassis ears or the pico tool.


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Models from 2019
2019 AUDI RS5
Models from 2011
2011 AUDI RS6
43 Locating noise on vehicles with the DRC system (Dynamic Ride Control)
43 21 50 2059564/2 June 29, 2021. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 20-38 dated June
4, 2020 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
RS 4
2008 – 2022
All
Dynamic Ride Control
RS 5, RS 5
Cabriolet,
and RS 5
Sportback
2019, 2021 –
2022
All
Dynamic Ride Control
RS 6
2011 – 2018,
2020 – 2022
All
Dynamic Ride Control
RS 6 Avant
2021 – 2022
All
Dynamic Ride Control
RS 7
2012 – 2018,
2020 – 2022
All
Dynamic Ride Control
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header (Added Model Year)
Revised Additional Information (Added reference)
1
06/04/2020
Initial publication
Note:
This service info only applies if the vehicle is equipped with the Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) system (PR Code
2MC).
Customer states:
 Noises when driving on uneven roads.
Workshop findings:
 Noise can be clearly assigned to the DRC system (adjustment options on the MMI can help to identify the
noise intensity, switching from "dynamic" to "comfort" mode).
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Technical Background
The following components of the DRC system can influence the noise level:
 System pressure too low (see repair manual for nominal pressures).
 One of the four shock absorbers.
 One of the two central valves.
Tip: In the DRC system the shock absorbers are connected to one another diagonally (front left to rear right
and front right to rear left).
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
If you can clearly assign the customer concern to the DRC system, proceed as follows:
1. Check the existing system pressure of the DRC system according to Elsa at Repair Manual, Chassis >>
Suspension, Wheels, Tires >> 43 Self Levelling Suspension >> Dynamic Ride Control – DRC.
2. Use one of the available noise search tools (e.g. Pico tool or Chassis Ear) in the area of the shock absorbers
and decide at which of the shock absorbers the noise is the clearest.
3. Attach noise search sensors/terminals to the affected shock absorbers and the respective central valve and
decide whether the noise is generated by the central valve or the shock absorber.
4. If a defective part is found, replace it per the Elsa Repair Manual.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner (4340 Only).
 If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
 4293
 4090
 4340
Damage Code:
0010
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Labor Operations:
Replacing the central valve (only):
Central valve remove + reinstall with
associated operations
4340 1900 (RS5 & RS7
only)
4340 1950 (RS5 & RS7
only)
4340 1901 (RS5 only)
See SRT with
associated
operations
4340 1902 (RS7 only)
4340 2002 (RS7 only)
Or replacing the shock absorber (only)
Front shock absorber replace with
associated operations
4090 5550 (All)
Or
4090 5650 (All)
Rear shock absorber replace with
associated operations
4293 5550 (All)
Or
4293 5650 (All)
Diagnostic Time:
See SRT with
associated
operations
See SRT with
associated
operations
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max
30 TU )
Road test prior to the service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after the service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Setting up time for Pico noise analysis
tool
4340 0199
50 TU
Note:
Performed work must be clearly
recorded.
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2059564/2
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.
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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
Order by VIN
Central valve
As needed
Order by VIN
Shock absorber
As needed
Tool Number
Tool Description
VAS611015
Noise Analysis Tool-Pico
JSPSM06600 (Wired)
JSP60635 (Wireless)
Chassis Ear
Additional Information
More information on this system can be found in the following resources:
 Elsa: Chassis >> Suspension, Wheels, Tires >> 43 Self Levelling Suspension >> Dynamic Ride Control –
DRC.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2059564) 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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latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property
rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes
at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may
these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.
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