A4321532059363_2

43 Air suspension malfunction warning in the cluster, DTC C1260F0 or U112100 stored in the suspension
control module
43 21 53 2059363/2 August 12, 2021. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 20-34 dated April
28, 2020 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q7, SQ7
2017 – 2022
All
Adaptive suspension
A8, S8, Q5,
and SQ5
2018 – 2022
All
Adaptive suspension
Q8
2019 - 2022
All
Adaptive suspension
A8 PHEV,
SQ8, RSQ8
Audi e-tron
quattro, and
Audi e-tron
Sportback
2020 - 2022
All
Adaptive suspension
Q5
Sportback,
SQ5
Sportback
2021 - 2022
All
Adaptive suspension
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised header (Added Model Year)
1
04/28/2020
Initial publication
Customer states:
 Air suspension malfunction warning in the instrument cluster (symbol for the air spring).
Workshop findings:
One of the following DTCs is stored in the suspension control module, J1135 (address word 0074):
 DTC C1260F0 (compressor control unit for adaptive suspension, no communication) with symptom code
262400.
Or
 DTC U112100 (data bus, missing message) with symptom code 262400.
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Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Check for irregularities in wiring and connector contacts between the suspension control module, J775 (address
word 0074) and the compressor control module, J1135 (address word 0074), if there are no problems found then
proceed as follows:
 If the DTC is passive/sporadic, delete the DTC and release the vehicle.
 If the DTC is active/static, replace compressor control unit J1135 according to Elsa at Repair Manual, Chassis
>> Suspension, Wheels, Steering >> 43 Self Levelling Suspension >> Air Suspension >> Level Control
System Compressor Electronics J1135, Removing and Installing.
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:
4316
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Control module remove + reinstall
4316 1950
See SRT with
associated
operations
Diagnostic Time:
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
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Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2059363/2
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.
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
Level Control System Compressor Electronics J1135 ( if 01
necessary )
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2059363) are subject to change and/or removal.
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