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******** Audi A4 Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 961238 Date: 120613


Collision Avoidance - False Side Object Warning



96 Audi Side Assist warning light on with no objects in vehicle monitoring area (false warning)



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2019481/8



June 13, 2012.



Supersedes Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR Group 96 number 11 - 16 dated January 6, 2011 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



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Condition



^ False warning from lane change assistant (Audi Side Assist). The warning light in the side mirror(s) illuminate when no object is currently in the



monitored area to the sides of the vehicle.



^ No relevant DTC(s) stored in the lane change assistance control unit (address word 3C).



Technical Background



Software fault.



Production Solution



Optimized software.



Service



Replacement of the control unit is not necessary. Warranty claims for control unit replacements without use and application of this TSB will be



debited.



SVM Update Instructions



1. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.



2. Check the software version of the lane change assistant (address word 3C). Update the software as needed using the SVM action code listed in



the table above.



Tip: If the software is at the latest version and complaints of false warnings continue it is recommended to calibrate the sensors and verify they



are clean and properly mounted to the vehicle. If problems persist please contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center.



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Warranty



Additional Information



The following Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR will be necessary to complete this procedure:



^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.



^ TSB 2020050 96 Lane change assistant (Audi side assist) inoperative



^ TSB 2024300 96 Audi Side Assist, replacing control units



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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TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.