Campaign 66F3 - Rear Spoiler (NVLW)
66F3 UPDATE - Rear Spoiler (NVLW)66 12 19
2029048/2
March 22, 2012.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12 - 18 dated March 19, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle:
The rear spoiler extends and stays in the extended position.
This Update is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
^ Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 66F3 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
^ Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited 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
On Audi R8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the diagnostic threshold for recognition of a low voltage condition in the onboard supply control unit was set too high. When a low voltage condition is recognized, the rear spoiler extends and stays in the extended position.
Production Solution
On the vehicles affected, a software update of the onboard supply control unit must be carried out.
SVM Update Instructions
1. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
2. Update the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (J519) using the SVM action code as listed in the table above if necessary.
Warranty
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.
All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
Attachment
^ TSB 2011732 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions.