01149520384341

Technical Service Bulletin
01 MIL on (DTC P0420 and/or P0430 in ECM)
01 14 95 2038434/1 September 26, 2014.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q7
2007-2011
All
3.6 FSI Engine
Condition
• MIL on.
• One of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01):
• DTC P0420 (Catalyst System, Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold)
• DTC P0430 (Catalyst System, Bank 2 Efficiency Below Threshold)
Technical Background
Software update needed.
Production Solution
New software in the ECM (part number 4F2 910 559 H) addressed the condition.
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Service
1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the ECM (J623) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below if necessary.
Model
Engine
Old Software
Part Number
Old Software
Version
New Software
Part Number
New Software
Version
(or higher)
SVM
Code
Input
9970
9547
03H 906 032 L
9744
9812
03H 906 032 L
9971
9878
9953
Q7
0447
VR6 3.6 FSI
03H 906 032 BG
1353
1634
01A194
03H 906 032 BG
6652
03H 906 032DA
7875
03H 906 032 DA
7875
0770
03H 906 032 CA
03H 906 032DA
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Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.
Service Number:
2470
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations: Check software levels - no update necessary
Diagnostic Time:
2470 0199
20 TU
Check software levels and perform update
2470 2599
40 TU
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2038434/1
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.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2038434) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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