A9424752073316_1
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This bulletin provides information when there is a warning for the 3rd brake light; dtc B12C615.
- 2024 - 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2020 -
Models from 2024
| 2024 AUDI A3 |
| 2024 AUDI RS3 |
| 2024 AUDI S3 |
Models from 2023
| 2023 AUDI A3 |
| 2023 AUDI RS3 |
| 2023 AUDI S3 |
Models from 2022
| 2022 AUDI A3 |
| 2022 AUDI RS3 |
| 2022 AUDI S3 |
Models from 2021
| 2021 AUDI A3 |
| 2021 AUDI RS3 |
| 2021 AUDI S3 |
Models from 2020
| 2020 AUDI A3 |
| 2020 AUDI RS3 |
| 2020 AUDI S3 |
Technical Service Bulletin 94 Warning for 3rd brake light: DTC B12C615 94 24 75 2073316/1 March 12, 2024. Model(s) Year A3, S3, and RS 3 2020 - 2024 VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All Not Applicable Condition Customer statement: A warning for the third brake light is displayed in the instrument cluster however, the lamp continues to work normally. Workshop findings: • The warning is no longer displayed after the ignition is switched off and then on again. • The wiring for the third brake light is OK. • The third brake light works normally. The following DTC is stored in the Electronic Central Electrical (BCM), -J519- (address word 0009): • DTC B12C615 Bulb for high-mount brake light open circuit/short circuit to B+ intermittent. Technical Background Software sensitivity in the Electronic Central Electrical (BCM), -J519- (address word 0009). Production Solution Optimized software for the Electronic Central Electrical (BCM), -J519- (address word 0009) Service This TSB replaces Pending Service Solution 2067742: 94 PSS 3rd brake light warning, DTC B12C615 is stored. This TSB replaces TSB 2071331/2: 94 3rd brake light warning is displayed in the instrument cluster. DTC: B12C615 1. Check the SW level of Electronic Central Electrical (BCM), -J519- (address word 0009). 2. For vehicles with SW 0182 and lower, perform step 4. 3. For vehicles with SW 0183 or higher, perform step 5. 4. Update the Electronic Central Electrical (BCM), -J519- (address word 0009) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below, if necessary. © 2024 Audi of America, Inc. Internal Page 1 of 4 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 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). Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions. Old Software Version Part Number Old Software Version 5WA 937 089 * 0174 - 0182 New Software Version SVM Code Input (or higher) 0183 09A059 5. Remove the suppression capacitor C24 using the steps below: The suppression capacitor C24 is located near the yellow arrow on the right side of the luggage compartment. (Figure 1). • Gain access to the C24 suppression filter. Figure 1: C24 location near the ground stud 22. © 2024 Audi of America, Inc. Internal Page 2 of 4 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 • Remove the heat-shrink from around the capacitor. • At the yellow highlighted area, cut and remove the capacitor from the wiring harness (Figure 2). Figure 2: Suppression capacitor C24. • Insulate the exposed crimps using heat-shrink hose from VAS 1978B wire harness repair set and then wrap the wiring harness in fabric adhesive tape N 10592002 Warranty Claim Type: • 110 Up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles. • G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles - Verify owner. • If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 9710 with software update (step 4) 9709 without software update (step 5) Damage Code: 0039 with software update (step 4) 0040 without software update (step 5) Labor Operations: Software Update (Includes checking DTC and SW level) 0151 0060 Time stated on (claim with step the diagnostic protocol 4 and/or 5) (Max 100 TU) Remove and install luggage compartment side trim 7003 19 xx See SRT with associated operations 9709 3199 30 TU GFF (included above) No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to the service procedure No allowance 0 TU (only if performing step 5) Modify wiring harness (only if performing step 5) Diagnostic Time: © 2024 Audi of America, Inc. Internal Page 3 of 4 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 Road test after the service procedure Claim Comment: 0121 0004 10 TU As per TSB 2073316/1 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. 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 N 10592002 Cloth adhesive tape .03 VAS 1978 B Wire harness repair set Additional Information All part and service references provided in this TSB (2073316) 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. ©2024 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. © 2024 Audi of America, Inc. Internal Page 4 of 4 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.