RVU - S4 Engine Control Module Update (Im) (GROUP 01, NO. 07-07)

Publication date: 2007-03-07
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 07-07
Supersedes refnos: 2011893, GROUP 01, NO. 06-12, GROUP 01, NO. 06-13

RVU - S4 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE UPDATE (IM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 07-07 (2011893/3), Date of Issue: March 7, 2007

AUDI:	A4 Sedan/Avant
GROUP:	01 - On-Board Diagnostic

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 01, NO. 06-13, Date of Issue: August 17, 2006

SERVICE INFORMATION

NOTE: 01 07 07 March 7, 2007, 2011893/3. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 06-13 dated Aug. 17, 2006 due to addition of Saga warranty data.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	VIN Range		Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4 Sedan/ Avant	2006	WAU___8E_6A003529	WAU___8E_6A199725	4.2L V8 (Chain)
A4 Sedan/ Avant	2006	WUA___8E_6A700001	WUA___8E_6A700250	4.2L V8 (Chain)

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.

Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the IM code in the ElsaWeb View Campaign inquiry screen on the day of repair
Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty.
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 (see attached Control Module Tuning form) 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 VEHICLE UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN TIME REQUIREMENTS/REIMBURSEMENT

To ensure prompt and proper payment, be sure to enter, immediately upon completion of the repair work, the applicable reimbursement code listed below. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show the II code in the OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen on the day of repair.

IM DATA ENTRY PROCEDURE USE CLAIM TYPE RC

Repair Code (Damage Code Field)	Time Units	Work Scope
IM12	70 T.U.	Update Software for Engine Control Module
There is NO Reimbursement for Vehicle Wash or Loaner Vehicle

The system automatically enters parts and labor applicable to the above listed code.

For vehicles that, according to your information, cannot be corrected or reached, and one of the codes below best describe the reason, please enter one of the applicable codes into the system:

IM20 Customer Refused Repairs
IM30 Total Loss
IM40 Vehicle Stolen
IM50 Vehicle Exported

Fig 1: IM00 Saga Claim Entry Procedure

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETINS

Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Required Vehicle Update Technical Bulletins Please check your ElsaWeb/OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously .

REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN VERIFICATION

For verification, always check the ElsaWeb/OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen. The ElsaWeb/OTIS system are the only binding inquiry and verification systems; other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.

HELP FOR CLAIM INPUT

For questions regarding claim input, contact your appropriate Warranty Claim specialist.

Please do not contact the Campaign Helpline regarding claim input.

REQUIRED CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Technical Bulletin.

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 .

Service Department Applications (this includes: GeKo, ELSA, Hotline Channel, Telediagnosis, and Service Net): (866) 892-3375 Option 1, 4

VAS 5051/5052 Software Subscriptions: (800) 544-8021

VAS 5051/5052 Software Support: (800) 426-0930

For warranty claim input questions, contact your appropriate Warranty Claim specialist.