Technical Service Bulletin

RVU - Engine Control Module Update (I3)

01 07 12 April 13, 2007 2013535/4. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 07-09 dated April 5,
2007 due to correction of Saga warranty data.

Model Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A3 2006 000150 – 220843

A3 2007 000278 – 126375

A4 2005 405683 – 579570

2.0 TFSI Engine
A4 2006 000252 – 298020

A4 2007 000566 – 153974

A4
2007 013458 – 023994
Cabriolet

A6 2007 002253 – 107276

A8 2007 000292 – 014126

4.2 V8 FSI Engine
Q7 2007 002603 – 066728

RS4 2007 900005 – 905736

S6 2007 023125 – 106909

5.2 V10 FSI Engine
S8 2007 004243 – 014023

Condition
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent and correct the following condition from occurring in the
vehicle:

MIL on and DTC P0601 (ECM malfunction) stored in the Engine Control Module data memory. No
driveability concern.

This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect for 15 months from date of publication. After that date, this RVU
will expire and no longer be in effect.

Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the I3 code in the ElsaWeb View Campaign inquiry screen on
the day of repair.

2. Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.

3. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.

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4. Procedure must also be performed on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory prior to sale.

Technical Background
The cause is the software of the Engine Control Module (ECM).

Production Solution
Improved software for the ECM.

Service
Update the ECM software of the affected vehicles (two ECMs for RS4, S6 and S8) using the SVM action codes
listed in the table below.

Note:
Any Update Programming procedure (flash) may overwrite any tuned ECM or TCM programming. A tuned ECM
or TCM is described as any ECM or TCM altered so as to perform outside the normal parameters and
specifications approved by Audi of America, Inc.

Current Tuned ECM or TCM requirements: If you encounter a vehicle with a tuned ECM or TCM, your
dealership must do the following before performing any procedure that updates ECM or TCM programming:

ƒ Notify the owner that their ECM or TCM was found to have been tuned.

ƒ Notify the owner that any damage caused by the tuning of the ECM or TCM (including any adverse emissions
consequences) will not be covered by Audi of America, Inc. warranties.

ƒ Obtain the owner's written consent (see attached Control Module Tuning form) for any requested repair under
warranty or outside warranty that requires flashing, which will automatically overwrite the tuned program.

ƒ Ensure the Control Module Tuning form has been filled out by the owner.

ƒ For A4 (B7) always use the 6017B K Line Adapter to ensure communication to all modules.

Note:
Do not use a 6017 or 6017A while flashing. Doing so may result in complete control module failure.

Tip: The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation
response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.

Tip: The electric cooling fan may be activated during the ECM flashing procedure.

ƒ After the update programming of the ECM, it is not necessary to set the Readiness Code.

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ƒ If the update programming aborts for any reason before full completion, ensure that VAS Base Software Patch
CD (Audi Technical Literature item number W42BaseSoftwarePatch) is installed in the VAS 5051 / 5052, and
restart the SVM flash function test from the test plan again. If Technical Assistance Center contact is
necessary, attach the diagnostic log to the ticket.

ƒ For further SVM update instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the SVM Operating Manual; ElsaWeb
TSB 2011732.

Model Engine Old Software Part Old Software New Software Part New Software SVM Action Code
Number Version Number Version
(or lower) (or higher)

A4 / A4 2.0 TFSI 8E0 910 115 B 0110 8E0 910 115 B 0120 NA8ESB24H8
Cabriolet
8E0 910 115 M 0050 8E0 910 115 M 0060

8E0 910 115 P 0010 8E0 910 115 P 0020

8E1 910 115 0020 8E1 910 115 0030

A3 2.0 TFSI 8P0 907 115 B 0060 8P0 907 115 B 0070 NA8PSB24H8

8P0 907 115 G 0030 8P0 907 115 G 0040

S8 5.2 V10 FSI 4E0 910 552 A 0030 4E0 910 552 A 0040 NAS8SB24H8

S6 5.2 V10 FSI 4F1 910 552 A 0030 4F1 910 552 A 0040 NAS6SB24H8

Q7 4.2 V8 FSI 4L0 910 560 C 0030 4L0 910 560 C 0060 NA4LSB24H8

A8 4.2 V8 FSI 4E1 910 560 A 0010 4E1 910 560 A 0040 NA4ESB24H8

A6 4.2 V8 FSI 4F1 910 560 A 0010 4F1 910 560 A 0030 NA4FSB24H8

RS4 4.2 V8 FSI 8E1 910 560 A 0040 8E1 910 560 A 0060 NARS4B24H8

Warranty

Required Vehicle Update To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to immediately enter the applicable reimbursement code
Technical Bulletin Time listed below upon completion of the repair work. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show the I3 code
Requirements/ in the ElsaWeb View Campaign inquiry screen on the day of repair.
Reimbursement

I3 Data Entry Procedure Use Claim Type RC

Repair Code (Damage Time Work Scope

Code Field) Units

I311 20 TU Check software level, no update required

I31A 50 TU Update engine control unit software - A3 / S3 2.0 ltr. TFSI

I31B 70 TU Update engine control unit software - A4 2.0 ltr. TFSI

I31C 90 TU Update engine control unit software – RS4 4.2 ltr. (2 ECM) FSI

I31D 70 TU Update engine control unit software - A4 Cabrio 2.0 ltr. TFSI

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I31E 60 TU Update engine control unit software - A6 4.2 ltr. FSI

I31F 80 TU Update engine control unit software – S6 5.2 ltr. FSI (2 ECM)

I31G 60 TU Update engine control unit software – Audi Q7 4.2 ltr. FSI

I31H 60 TU Update engine control unit software - A8 4.2 ltr. FSI

131J 80 TU Update engine control unit software – S8 5.2 ltr. FSI (2 ECM)

There is no reimbursement for vehicle wash or loaner vehicle.

The system automatically enters parts and labor applicable to the above listed code.

If a vehicle cannot be corrected or reached

Pick a code from the list below to best describe the reason why the vehicle cannot be corrected or reached. Enter
the code into the system.

ƒ I320 Customer Refused Repairs

ƒ I330 Total Loss

ƒ I340 Vehicle Stolen

ƒ I350 Vehicle Exported

If the vehicle is outside of the specified warranty period

The customer has the option to pay for the repair.

ƒ If the customer agrees to pay for the repair:

The dealer should enter I310 (no pay) claim into the warranty system. This will close the code out of ElsaWeb.
In this claim, the dealer should note the actual repair order number and date of repair in the comment lines.

ƒ If the customer does not agree to pay for the repair:

The dealer should enter a I320 (no pay) claim into the warranty system to indicate that the customer has
refused the repair.

24H8 Saga Claim Entry Procedure

Check ElsaWeb to determine whether the I3 / 24H8 campaign is open.

Service No.: 24H8

Damage Code: 0066
Parts Manufacturer - Removed part: 002
Claim Type
Sold vehicle = 7 10
Unsold vehicle = 7 90

Saga Accounting Instructions

Criteria ID 02 = Audi A3 / Audi S3 2.0 ltr. TFSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 50 TU

Criteria ID 03 = Audi A4 2.0 ltr. TFSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 70 TU

Criteria ID 04 = Audi RS4 4.2 ltr. FSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 90 TU

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Criteria ID 05 = Audi A4 Cabrio 2.0 ltr. TFSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 70 TU

Criteria ID 08 = Audi A6 4.2 ltr. FSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 60 TU

Criteria ID 09 = Audi S6 5.2 ltr. FSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 80 TU

Criteria ID 10 = Audi Q7 4.2 ltr. FSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 60 TU

Criteria ID 11 = Audi A8 4.2 ltr. FSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 60 TU

Criteria ID 12 = Audi S8 5.2 ltr. FSI Repair operation: 2470 25 99 80 TU

If the vehicle is outside of the specified warranty period, the customer has the option to pay for the repair.

If the customer agrees to pay for the repair:

Fax the information to VWoA and provide VIN, applicable Service Number, Customer Info, Dealer Number and Date.

If the customer does not agree to pay for the repair:

Fax the information to VWoA and provide VIN, applicable Service Number, Customer Info, Dealer Number and Date.

Additional Required Vehicle Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Service
Update Technical Service Bulletins. Please check your ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen so that any additional required
Bulletins work can be done simultaneously.

Required Vehicle Update For verification, always check the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen. The ElsaWeb system is the
Technical Service Bulletin only binding inquiry and verification system; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a
Verification claim

Help for Claim Input For questions regarding claim input, contact your appropriate Warranty Claim specialist. Please do not
contact the Campaign Helpline regarding claim input.

Required Customer Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the
Notification vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Technical Service Bulletin.

All part and service references provided in this RVU are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.

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 OWNER INFORMATION ABOUT CONTROL MODULE
TUNING* ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR REPROGRAMMING
(REFLASHING) OF CONTROL MODULE(S)
*) “TUNING” is described as the addition of or modification of any component which causes an Audi
vehicle to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by Audi of America,
Inc..

Date:
Dealer Number:
Vehicle Identification Number:
Repair Order Number:
Dealer stamp

I , owner or driver of the above identified Audi, confirm:

- Tuning" as described above (especially power increasing modifications) has NOT been
performed on my vehicle.
- Tuning" as described above has been performed on my vehicle and the following
components were modified or installed:

TUNING was performed by (Please provide Company name and telephone number, if you
wish us to contact them):

I understand that if my Control Module is determined to have been tuned, any damage caused
by the tuning of the Control Module (including adverse emissions consequences) will not be
covered by Audi of America, Inc. warranties.
I am permitting an authorized Audi Dealer to reflash (update) my Control Module, and by doing
so, I understand that this process will automatically overwrite (destroy) and permanently delete
any tuning program that was previously installed on the Control Module of my Audi vehicle.
By signing below, I fully acknowledge and understand that the tuning program will not be
restored and Audi of America, Inc., will not be liable in any way for the loss of tuning data.

Signature of Customer

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