A912309205594513
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Public Details for: A912309205594513
This bulletin provides information for when the sos emergency call function deactivated message appears in the instrument cluster; dtc U153E00 is stored in the telematics module.
Models from 2020
Models from 2019
Technical Service Bulletin 91 SOS Emergency call function deactivated message in the cluster, DTC U153E00 is stored in the telematics module 91 23 09 2055945/13 June 29, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 22-31 dated September 23, 2022, for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year A4, A4 allroad, S4, A5, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, S5, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, RS 5, RS 5 Sportback, and e-tron quattro 2019 A6, A7, A8, Q5, 2019 – 2020 SQ5, Q7, and Q8 A6 allroad, S6, S7, A8 e quattro, S8, e-tron Sportback, Q5 e quattro, SQ7, SQ8, and RS Q8 VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All ConBox Low 2020 Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 13 - Revised Condition (added DTC code) Revised Technical Background (updated to reflect SVM fix) Revised Service (changed to SVM update) Revised Warranty (updated to reflect SVM update) 12 09/23/2022 Revised Warranty (Updated Service Number) 11 09/12/2022 Revised header (filtered out vehicles with gateway SW 01XX) Page 1 of 5 © 2023 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the 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. Technical Service Bulletin Customer states: • The warning message “SOS Emergency call function deactivated” is seen in the instrument cluster (Figure 1 or 2). Figure 1. SOS warning in the instrument cluster. Figure 2. SOS warning in the instrument cluster. Workshop findings: The following DTC is stored in the Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit (ConBox) -J949- (address word 0075): • DTC U153E00: Emergency call module and communication unit Recognition in mobile communications network not possible. Technical Background The warning message is generated by the telematics control module (ConBox Low for MY19), J949 (address word 0075) and is primarily seen in two different scenarios: • When there is a hardware or software malfunction of the control module. • When there is a problem connecting to the Mobile Network Operator (AT&T). For problems related to the cellular network (MNO), the following DTC may be found in in the telematics control module, J949 (address word 0075): Page 2 of 5 © 2023 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the 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. Technical Service Bulletin • DTC U153E00 (Emergency call module and communication unit Recognition in mobile communications network not possible). This DTC will trigger the warning message in the cluster immediately when the signal to the MNO (AT&T) is lost. However, depending on how long of a period the signal loss occurs, the vehicle may require a full sleep cycle in order for the DTC to change to sporadic. The warning message in the cluster will only turn off when the DTC changes to sporadic. Example Customer Scenarios: • When a customer is on a long drive through an area where AT&T has little-to-no service, the warning message can occur. If the customer drives the vehicle for 15-30 minutes with no service, then the vehicle may take a full hour before it retries to connect to the AT&T network. This is a requirement of AT&T. When the customer drives the vehicle back into an area of service, the SOS light may remain off or red until the vehicle has been in a service area for up to one hour or until the vehicle is turned off long enough for the vehicle systems to go through a sleep cycle. • If the customer operates the vehicle continuously in an area with no service, then each time the vehicle starts the warning message will be present. This is true of when the vehicle is operated outside of the United States of America (Canada, Mexico, or overseas) since there are no supported cellular service providers in these areas. Production Solution Certain models for MY20 with ConBox High will receive new hardware and software that resolves this concern. All MY21 vehicles will receive the solution with the ConBox High integration in series production. Service SVM Update Instructions Always use DoIP when flashing a control module via ODIS in supported vehicles. To Activate DoIP, select Administration>>General>>GFF Process>>DoIP communication>>Only allow DoIP communication This setting will automatically reset when the diagnostic session is ended. You can tell if DoIP is active by observing a red LED on the VAS 6154(A) 1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions. 2. Update the telematics control module, J949 (address word 0075) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if necessary: Page 3 of 5 © 2023 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the 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. Technical Service Bulletin Model Old Old New New SVM Code Input Software Software Software Software Part Number Version Part Number Version (or higher) A4/A5/A6/A7/A8/Q5/Q7/Q8/e-tron Quattro 4K1035283C 0233 4K1035283K (or higher) 0420 75A027 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: 9145 Damage Code: 0039 Labor Operations: Software Update 0151 0000 Time stated on the diagnostic protocol (Max 85 TU) Diagnostic Time: GFF No allowance 0 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 2055945/13 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 (2055945) 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. Page 4 of 5 © 2023 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the 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. Technical Service Bulletin ©2023 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is based on the 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. Page 5 of 5 © 2023 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the 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.