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******** Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical Service Bulletin # 941306 Date: 130214


Lighting - Erroneous Lamp Malfunction Message Displayed



94 Vehicle lights malfunction message in instrument cluster display



94 13 06



2017806/7



February 14, 2013



Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-79 dated June 6, 2012 for reasons listed.



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Vehicle Information



Condition



^ Light bulb warning light and the message Vehicle lights: malfunction is displayed in the instrument cluster display.



^ DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal) is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09).



^ Exterior lights are functioning properly.



Technical Background



If the headlight switch is moved to an intermediate position and remains there, the light bulb warning light and the error message appear after



approximately ten seconds (Figure 1).



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Once displayed, the message turns off after approximately five seconds. The light bulb warning light turns off only after the headlight switch is



turned to a defined position, and the status of DTC 03280 is changed to sporadic.



After 40 driving cycles without an implausible signal detected, the DTC is automatically cleared.



Production Solution



Not applicable.



Service



Determine if the above situation applies to the vehicle, and explain the background to the customer. Replacing parts does not change the behavior.



Warranty



This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.



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.