A9123492056076_2

Technical Service Bulletin
91 No diagnostics communication to the telematics control module; DTC U142100
91 23 49 2056076/20 November 17, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 23-19 dated
August 8, 2023 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
All Audi Vehicles 2019 – 2020
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Not Applicable
ConBox Low
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
20
-
Revised Condition (added note about red/off eCall LED)
Revised Service (simplified reset procedure)
Revised Warranty (updated warranty table)
19
08/08/2023
Revised Condition (added note about test plans)
18
06/29/2023
Revised header (added DTC codes)
Customer states:
• An SOS Warning might be displayed in the
instrument cluster (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Emergency call malfunction warning.
Or
• Connectivity features like remote locking and unlocking are not working.
Or
• No diagnostics communication can be established to the control module for the emergency call module and
communication unit (telematics control module or ConBox), -J949- (address word 0075) during vehicle
diagnostics.
• And/Or
• The eCall LED in the roof module is red or off
Workshop findings:
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• Criterion 1:
No diagnostics communication can be established with the control module for the emergency call module
and communication unit (telematics control module or ConBox), -J949- (address word 0075) via ODIS.
• Criterion 2:
The following DTC may be entered in Databus Control Module -J533- (address word 0019) but the ConBox
(address word 0075) can be addressed via ODIS:
• DTC U142100: Control module for emergency call module and communication unit no communication
This TSB only applies to vehicles that have no diagnostics communication to the telematics control
module, -J949- (address word 0075). If DTC U153E00 is entered in the telematics control module, -J949(address word 0075), please reference TSB 2055945: 91 SOS Emergency call function deactivated
message in the cluster, DTC U153E00 stored in the telematics module.
The complaints in this TSB cannot be resolved by running test plans for the DTCs mentioned
above. Any time for test plans run that are outside of the scope of this TSB may be denied.
Technical Background
A software bug can cause the control module to freeze during a cold start.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Criterion 1:
(Not required if the ConBox (address word 0075) is addressable via ODIS):
1. Perform a power reset (terminal 30 reset) of the ConBox by pulling its fuse and reinstalling it after a
couple minutes. Please check the repair manual regarding the fuse locations.
2. If ODIS still cannot connect to the telematics control module, -J949- (address word 0075), then follow
the ODIS test plan and replace the telematics control module with part number 992 035 286 C.
If ODIS can connect to the telematics control module, -J949- (address word 0075) after this
procedure, continue with Criterion 2.
Criterion 2:
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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:
Model
Old Software
Part Number
A4/A5/A6/A7/A8/Q5/Q7/Q8/etron quattro
4K1035283C
Old
Software
Version
0233
New Software
Part Number
(or higher)
New
Software
Version
SVM
Code
Input
(or higher)
4K1035283K
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
Criterion 1 only (if required) :
Labor Operations:
Repair control unit for emergency call
(terminal 30 reset)
9170 4199
10 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
Criterion 2 only:
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Labor Operations:
Software Update
0151 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol
(Max 100 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 2056076/20
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
The part numbers mentioned in this TSB are different from the ones listed in ETKA. Only use
parts listed in this TSB, this includes superseding part numbers!
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair
Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
992035286C
Telematics Control Module (if required under Criterion 1)
01
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) may be necessary to complete this procedure:
• TSB 2055945, 91 SOS Emergency call function deactivated message in the cluster, DTC U153E00 stored in
the telematics module.
• TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
• Owner’s Manual: Fuses.
• Elsa: Wiring Diagrams >> Component Locations >> Fuses.
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2056076) 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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