Collision Avoidance - False Side Object Warning

96 Audi Side Assist warning mirror light on with no objects to the side of vehicle (false warning)

96 12 36

2021739/4

June 8, 2012.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 10 - 13 dated October 20, 2010 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





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 issue.

Production Solution
New software in the Audi Side Assist Control Module (J769/J770) addressed the condition.

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.





Warranty

Additional Information

The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:

^ 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.

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