Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletin # 961236 Date: 120608
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.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 105
^ 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:
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 106
^ 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.
Attachment
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 107
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 108
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 109
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 110
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 111
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 112
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 113
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 114
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 115
TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
