A5521602064476_2

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This bulletin states to replace the rear lid closing assist motor when dtc B113E29, B12E015, and/or B113E07 are present with one of the conditions.


- 9999 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 -

Models from 9999
9999 AUDI AUDI
55 Power rear lid not closing fully, rear lid lock not engaging secondary latch position, DTC B113E29,
B12E015, B113E07
55 21 60 2064476/2 September 30, 2021. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 21-59 dated
September 10, 2021 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q5, SQ5
2018 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
A7, Q3, and
Q8
2019 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
S7, RS 7,
A6 allroad,
Q5 PHEV,
SQ8, and
RS Q8
2020 - 2021
All
Not Applicable
A6, Avant,
RS 6 Avant,
A7 PHEV,
Q5
sportback.
SQ5
sportback,
and Audi etron
sportback
2021
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised title (Added DTCs B12E015 and B113E07)
Revised header (Added DTCs)
Revised Condition (Added DTCs B12E015 and B113E07)
Revised Technical Background (Added DTCs B12E015 and B113E07)
1
09/10/2021
Initial publication
Customer states:
 The power rear lid does not close completely.
 The rear lid lock does not engage in the secondary latching position.
 The instrument cluster indicates that the rear lid is open.
Workshop findings:
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One or more of the following DTC(s) may be stored in the rear lid control module J605 (address word 006D):
 DTC B113E29 (Closing assistance Range/Performance).
 DTC B12E015 (Rear lid closing assist motor Open circuit/short circuit to B+).
 DTC B113E07 (Pull-shut asst. mechanical malfunction).
Technical Background
The following failure modes can lead to this customer concern:
1. The internal clutch of the closing assist
motor can be blocked due to a
dimensional deviation. This failure mode
could cause DTC B113E07 to store
(Figure 1).
Figure 1. Blocked clutch due to a dimensional deviation.
2. An improper solder joint inside the closing assist motor can cause a short circuit. This failure mode could
cause DTC B12E015 to store (Figure 2).
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Figure 2. Short circuit caused by solder joint.
3. The Bowden cable clip has detached from the closing assist motor housing. This failure mode could also
cause DTC B113E07 to store (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Detached Bowden cable clip.
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Production Solution
Optimized components in production for MY22.
Service
Replace the rear lid closing assist motor according to the Elsa Repair Manual.
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:
5584
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Closing assist motor remove & reinstall
5541 19XX
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
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2064476/2
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
3V5827887C
Motor, liftgate
01
5TA827887C
Motor, liftgate (Q3)
01
Tool Number
Tool Description
VAS 6160/VAS 6150
VAS tester with the current version of ODIS
(Windows 10)
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2064476) are subject to change and/or removal.
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these materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the
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