Campaign 94E8 - Xenon Headlamp Replacement
RVU 94E8 - A6 Headlight Replacement94 11 45
2026017/5
June 27, 2011
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11 - 41 dated March 21, 2011 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
This RVU has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
Front Daytime Running Light (DRL) LEDs become inoperative.
This Required Vehicle Update (RVU) is in effect until May 8, 2012. 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 94E8 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information 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 be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
Technical Background
Corrosion of LED circuit due to humidity results in LEDs becoming inoperative.
Production Solution
Revised corrosion resistant circuit contacts.
Service
1. Remove Front bumper to gain access to headlights.
2. Inspect passenger side headlight for the build date on the part label (Figure 1).
3. Remove driver's side headlight and inspect the build date on the part label (Figure 2).
4. If the build date is before 12.06.09 for either headlight, replace the identified headlight using the chart above. The build date is written in the European date format, where 12.06.09 equals June 12, 2009. For example: The date July 14, 2010 is written as 14.07.2010.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
^ Destroy and properly dispose of removed parts in accordance with local, state and federal/provincial environmental regulations.
^ If you have exhausted your allocated parts and you require additional parts for vehicles affected by this RVU but have exceeded your Upper Order Limit, please submit your requests for additional parts via email.
^ Be sure to include the affected VINs with your order. Prior to submitting your request, ensure that each vehicle has the 94E8 code open in ElsaWeb. Your order will be reviewed and processed accordingly.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this RVU are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.