NHTSA ID Number: 10161707
Manufacturer Communication Number: A4619132039187_2
Summary
This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTCs C100E01, C100E12, C100D01, and C100D12 with an electromechanical parking brake warning light in the cluster.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
Customer states:
- The electromechanical parking brake warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
Workshop findings:
One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the electromechanical parking brake control module, J540 (address word 0053):
- DTC C100E01 (Right parking brake motor voltage supply electrical error).
- DTC C100E12 (Right parking brake motor voltage supply short circuit to B+).
- DTC C100D01 (Left parking brake motor voltage supply electrical error).
- DTC C100D12 (Left parking brake motor voltage supply short circuit to B+).
- These DTCs are often sporadic and the concern cannot be reproduced in the workshop.
Technical Background
The condition is caused by an issue with the electromechanical parking brake control module, J540.
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46 Electronic parking brake warning light on
46 19 13 2039187/2 June 24, 2019. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-98 dated December 3, 2014 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A6, A7, and A8
2014 – 2015
All
All
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
–
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations and added Claim Types)
1
12/05/2014
Initial publication
Customer states:
The electromechanical parking brake warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
Workshop findings:
One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the electromechanical parking brake control module, J540 (address word 0053):
DTC C100E01 (Right parking brake motor voltage supply electrical error).
DTC C100E12 (Right parking brake motor voltage supply short circuit to B+).
DTC C100D01 (Left parking brake motor voltage supply electrical error).
DTC C100D12 (Left parking brake motor voltage supply short circuit to B+).
These DTCs are often sporadic and the concern cannot be reproduced in the workshop.
Technical Background
The condition is caused by an issue with the electromechanical parking brake control module, J540.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Inspect electromechanical parking brake motors V282 and V283 and their electrical connectors for any
damage.
2. If no damage is found on the parking brake motors or on their wiring, and if both of the following conditions are
present, replace the electromechanical parking brake control module (J540):
At least one of the DTCs listed in the Condition is stored.
The concern cannot be reproduced.
Note:
Do not replace the electromechanical parking brake motors V282 and V283, as they are not the cause of the
condition.
Warranty
Claim Type: 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number: 4664
Damage Code: 0040
Labor Operations: Parking brake control module remove +
reinstall
4664 1900 (A6, A7)
4664 1905 (A8)
See SRT
Inspect parking brake control motors V282 &
V283
4663 0199 10 TU
Diagnostic Time: GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
included in existing labor operations
0150 0000 Time stated on the
diagnostic protocol
(Max 50 TU)
Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU
Road test after service procedure No allowance 0 TU
Claim Comment: As per TSB #2039187/2
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi
Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi
Warranty.
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2039187) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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