4313182018190

Technical Service Bulletin
43 Warning for self-leveling suspension in instrument cluster (DTCs 00142, 00143, 00144, 00145)
43 13 18 2018190/4 May 8, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 08-11 dated
November 3, 2008 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Audi Q7
2007
All
Self-leveling suspension
Audi Q7
2008
000001 - 049337
Self-leveling suspension
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
4
-
Revised header data (New customer codes)
Revised title
3
8/28/2009
Revised header data (New customer codes)
2
11/3/2008
Revised Title to include Repair Group
 Customer may report a warning for self-leveling suspension in instrument cluster.
 One of the following DTCs may be stored in the self-leveling suspension control module, J197 (address word
34). The DTC does not affect the operation of the shock absorbers.
 DTC 00142 (valve for shock absorber adjustment front left, electrical fault in electric circuit).
 DTC 00143 (valve for shock absorber adjustment front right, electrical fault in electric circuit).
 DTC 00144 (valve for shock absorber adjustment rear left, electrical fault in electric circuit).
 DTC 00145 (valve for shock absorber adjustment rear right, electrical fault in electric circuit).
Technical Background
Due to manufacturing quality differences in the control module for the self-leveling suspension system, one of the
DTCs listed above may be stored.
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Service
1. Perform the necessary Guided Fault Finding (GFF) test plan for the stored DTC.
2. Check the wiring and connectors for loose connections, contact corrosion, slipped or bent pins, and electric
resistance of the vehicle wiring.
Current feed valve to shock absorber valves: 650mA-2000mA
Resistance valve for shock absorber valves:
 1.66 Ohm ± 6% at -30°C/ -22°F
 2.20 Ohm ± 6% at 20°C/ 68°F
 3.61 Ohm ± 6% at 110°C/ 230°F
3. The control module for the self-leveling suspension system should be replaced only if all values are OK
according to GFF.
Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
4316
Damage Code:
0040
Labor Operations:
Control Module remove and reinstall
4316 5500
20 TU
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated
on diagnostic
protocol
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Technical diagnosis
No allowance
0 TU
Diagnostic time reimbursement follows guidelines printed in Section 2.2 of the Audi
Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2018190/4
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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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
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Required Parts and Tools
VAS 5051B / VAS 5052
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with
your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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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.