Campaign 37G1 - TCM Update For Hesitation/Harshness: Overview

37G1 UPDATE - TCM Software Update (NVLW)

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April 16, 2012. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11 - 28 dated November 2, 2011 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles





Condition

This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:

For the A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet, Audi A8 and Audi Q5 with 8 speed transmissions there may be a hesitation complaint or shift quality concerns that will require a software update to the transmission control unit.

This Update is in effect until removed.

Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:

^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37G1 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.

^ Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

^ Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.

^ Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.

Technical Background

For select A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet, Audi A8 and Audi Q5 VINs:

Under certain driving conditions there may be a hesitation or a harsh downshift could be felt.

Production Solution

Engine and/or Transmission control unit software improved for certain vehicles.








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 RVU 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.