"Dynamic Headlight Range Control" Warning Light Is On In The Instrument Cluster Center Display (GROUP 94, NO. 10-17)

2007 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, 2.0 F, BPG, AutomaticSECTION "Dynamic Headlight Range Control" Warning Light Is On In The Instrument Cluster Center Display (GROUP 94, NO. 10-17)
Publication date: 2010-06-03
Reference number: GROUP 94, NO. 10-17
Supersedes refnos: 2015137, GROUP 94, NO. 07-10, GROUP 94, NO. 08-06, GROUP 94, NO. 08-32, GROUP 94, NO. 09-28, GROUP 94, NO. 09-29

"DYNAMIC HEADLIGHT RANGE CONTROL" WARNING LIGHT IS ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER DISPLAY

"DYNAMIC HEADLIGHT RANGE CONTROL" WARNING LIGHT IS ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER DISPLAY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 94, NO. 10-17 (2015137/6), Date of Issue:  June 3, 2010
AUDI: A3 2006 - 2007; A4 2005 - 2007; A4 Cabriolet 2007; A6 2005 - 2007; Audi Q7 2007
GROUP: 94 - Lights - Exterior
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 94, NO. 09-29, Date of Issue:  September 18, 2009

SUBJECT

"Dynamic headlight range control" warning light is on in the instrument cluster center display 

94 10 17 2015137/6 June 3, 2010. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 09-29 dated September 18, 2009.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A3 2006 - 2007 All Not Applicable
A4 2005 400000 - 999999
2006 - 2007 All
A4 Cabriolet 2007 All
A6 2005 - 2007 All
Audi Q7 2007 All

CONDITION

  • "Dynamic headlight control defective" warning light (amber) comes on sporadically in the instrument cluster center display.
  • DTC 00070 002  (battery voltage under lower limit, sporadic) stored in the headlight range control module (J431).
  • The headlights function normally.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

The control module sporadically sees low voltage only when the engine is started.

After switching the ignition switch off and on, the warning light goes out.

This condition only affects vehicles that are not equipped with the adaptive headlight option (dynamic cornering).

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Improved headlight range control module (J431).

SERVICE

Replace the headlight range control module (address word 55).

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Claim Type:  Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:  9498
Damage Code:  0015
Labor Operations:  A6 
Replace headlight range control module 94 98 55 50 10 TU
Glove compartment remove and install 68 15 19 00 40 TU
A4, A4 Cabriolet 
Replace headlight range control module 94 98 55 50 10 TU
Glove compartment remove and install 68 15 19 02 30 TU
A3 
Replace headlight range control module 94 98 55 50 10 TU
Shelf under dash remove and install 68 18 19 00 30 TU
Q7 
Replace headlight range control module 94 98 55 50 10 TU
Shelf under dash remove and install 68 18 19 00 30 TU
Diagnostic Time:  GFF 0150 0000 Time stated on diagnostic protocol
Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU
Road test after service procedure No allowance 0 TU
Technical diagnosis at dealer's discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:  As per TSB # 2015137/6

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.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Part Description Quantity
8P0 907 357J Headlight range control module 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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