Suspension - Warning Lamp ON/Multiple DTCs Set
43 Adaptive Dampers suspension warning light on (DTC 00142, 00143, 00144, 00145, 03264)
43 10 05
2019644/4
October 13, 2010
Supersedes Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR Group 43 number 09-08 dated September 8, 2009 for reasons listed below.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
^ Adaptive Dampers warning light (displayed as Suspension: System Fault in the driver information display) for electronically controlled damping
sporadically on at engine start.
^ This TSB applies if one or several of the following entries are logged:
^ DTC 00142 (shock absorber with front left dampening adjustment valve -N336-, 012 electrical malfunction in circuit).
^ DTC 00143 (shock absorber with front right dampening adjustment valve -N337-, 012 electrical malfunction in circuit).
^ DTC 00144 (shock absorber with left rear dampening adjustment valve -N338-, 012 electrical malfunction in circuit).
^ DTC 00145 (shock absorber with right rear dampening adjustment valve -N339-, 012 electrical malfunction in circuit).
^ DTC 03264 (function shut off 0 - no display).
^ This TSB only applies if BIT 7 is set on 1 in the following Measured Value Block: Guided Fault Finding >> Ambient Requirements >> Measured
Value Blocks for the DTCs listed above.
Code 167
Value 00000000 10000000
Unit
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
This condition is caused by a function check of the Electronic Damping Control Module that coincides with the engine start.
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 646
After the Electronic Damping Control Module recognizes the signal ignition on," the shock absorber initialization is started. The motors of the
regulator valves are checked in turn by brief current supply.
Because of the high voltage required for the engine start, the function check is disrupted, and as a result, the above DTC entries are generated and
the Adaptive Dampers warning light is illuminated, with a message displayed in the Driver information display Suspension: System Fault.
The warning light goes out after an ignition cycle.
This condition does not affect the handling of the vehicle.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
1. Delete the DTCs.
2. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
3. Update the electronic damping control module (J250) using the SVM action code as listed in the table below if necessary.
4. If the vehicle is an A4 or A5, recalibrate Audi Lane Assist (PR code 7Y1).
Tip: Replacing the electronic damping control module (J250) or the affected shock absorber(s) does not address the condition. Any parts replaced
under warranty may be subject to review and possible debit of the claim(s).
WARRANTY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR will be necessary to complete this procedure:
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 647
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating Instructions.
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.
ATTACHMENTS
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 648
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 649
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 650
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 651
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 652
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 653
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 654
TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating Instructions.
