Campaign - ECM Software Update for OBD Monitors
01 06 13August 17, 2006
2011893
Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 01 number 06-12 dated August 2, 2006 due to updated text information.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
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 IM 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.
Procedure must also be performed on applicable vehicles in Dealer inventory.
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle.
Catalyst efficiency, diagnostic test results and driving distance with "MIL on" is not provided to Generic OBD Scan Tools.
Technical Background
All operational parameters are as designed from the factory and this update will not increase or decrease engine performance.
Production Solution
A new software in the Engine Control Module (J623) to SW Level 0030.
Service
Vehicles with Engine Control Module (J623) SW Level 0010 & 0020 must be updated to SW 0030. Current Tuned ECM or TCM requirements:
Tip: The "Update - Programming" (flashing) process 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.
If you encounter a vehicle with a "Tuned" ECM or TCM, prior to performing the "Update - Programming" (flashing) procedure:
Your Dealership should place the vehicle owner on notice in writing, that their ECM or TCM was found to have been tuned, and 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.
For any repair requested by the owner under warranty or outside warranty that requires flashing, which will automatically wipe out the "Tuning" program, your Dealership should advise the owner of the above and get Owner's written consent (refer to Control Module Tuning form shown) to the flashing procedure
^ Update the Engine Control Module (J683), address word 01, via SVM using SVM Action Code: NA8E24MBIM
Tip: The SVM Process must be completed in it's 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.
^ For further SVM update instructions and troubleshooting please refer to the SVM Operating Manual; ElsaWeb TSB 2011732.
Note:
Only VAS 6017B adapter can be used for this update. Usage of VAS 6017/6017A will result in Engine Control Module failure.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
^ Approved Battery Charger.
VAS 5051A and VAS 50151B must be connected to 110V AC Powers supply at all times during procedure.
Additional Information
The following Technical Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure: SVM Operating Manual; ElsaWeb TSB 2011732
For warranty claim input questions, contact your appropriate Warranty Claim specialist.