Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletin # 941307 Date: 130215
Lighting - Daytime Running Lights Flicker or Change Intensity
94 PSS LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Flickering or Intensity Change
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February 15, 2013
Vehicle Information
Condition
Customer may report:
^ One Daytime Running Light (DRL) intermittently flickers.
^ One Daytime Running Light (DRL) intermittently lights up with more intensity then dims back to normal.
The headlight beams still function normally.
Technical Background
The LED DRL control unit's PWM output reacts to an intermittent system voltage change, causing the LED to flicker or change intensity. DTCs will
not be logged in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). The customer complaint can only be sporadically reproduced.
Production Solution
New LED DRL control units will be released for Audi Q5s through Model Year 2012. The affected part number is 8R0907472A.
Service
Do not replace the LED DRL control unit until a revised part is available.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 744
1. Explain to the customer that a solution is forthcoming and that no repairs are necessary at this point. Do not replace any components for this
condition since this will not resolve the customer's concern.
2. Create a PSS record in the PSS application via the hyperlink in Accessaudi.com (Figure 1) or Technical Assistance page in Elsa (Figure 2).
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.
Lighting - Daytime Running Lights Flicker or Change Intensity
94 PSS LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Flickering or Intensity Change
94 13 07
2033012/1
February 15, 2013
Vehicle Information
Condition
Customer may report:
^ One Daytime Running Light (DRL) intermittently flickers.
^ One Daytime Running Light (DRL) intermittently lights up with more intensity then dims back to normal.
The headlight beams still function normally.
Technical Background
The LED DRL control unit's PWM output reacts to an intermittent system voltage change, causing the LED to flicker or change intensity. DTCs will
not be logged in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). The customer complaint can only be sporadically reproduced.
Production Solution
New LED DRL control units will be released for Audi Q5s through Model Year 2012. The affected part number is 8R0907472A.
Service
Do not replace the LED DRL control unit until a revised part is available.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 744
1. Explain to the customer that a solution is forthcoming and that no repairs are necessary at this point. Do not replace any components for this
condition since this will not resolve the customer's concern.
2. Create a PSS record in the PSS application via the hyperlink in Accessaudi.com (Figure 1) or Technical Assistance page in Elsa (Figure 2).
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.
