Steering - Steering Rack Control Unit Can't Be Coded
44 Steering Rack Control unit cannot be coded48 12 33
2027779/4
October 22, 2012.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-21 dated March 30, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
After replacing the electromechanical steering with the control unit J500, the unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual.
Technical Background
All new replacement power steering control units (J500) must be coded and parameterized using online SVM spec/actual or an SVM code. If the SVM spec/actual returns a response of "Check Hardware", then the SVM code is required to code and parameterize the new replacement control unit.
The SVM code can be found in Parts Bulletin 9-97. All parts bulletins are located on the ETKAinfo.com website. The link to ETKAinfo.com is indicated by the icon seen in Figure 1.
Once the icon is selected, the ETKAinfo.com website will be automatically opened. Next the user must select the tab labeled "Infoline", then set the Make to "Audi" in the dropdown menu, then select the tab labeled "Technology", and then select the left menu option labeled "GP bulletins" (Figure 2).
Alternatively, the EKTAKinfo.com website can be found by selecting Service - Infoline under the ETKA dropdown menu.
This particular parts bulletin, (9-97) "SVM-Code for SDC steering box J500; V187; G85; G269", is shown above; however, please check ETKA info for the latest update.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
When replacing the power steering control units (J500), online coding and parameterization must first be attempted using an SVM spec/actual comparison. If the SVM spec/actual returns a response of "Check Hardware", then it is possible one of the SVM codes listed above is required to code and parameterize the new replacement control unit.
Tip: The SVM Exchange Code (XCHG44A001) may be required.
Warranty
Additional Information
More information on this system can be found in the following resources:
^ ElsaWeb: (9-97) "SVM-Code for SDC steering box J500; V187; G85; G269"
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.