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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2013A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONRELAYS AND MODULES - POWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONPOWER DISTRIBUTION MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBODY CONTROLS - CENTRAL LOCKING INOP AFTER MODULE R/R
2013 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Body Controls - Central Locking Inop After Module R/R
2013 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Body Controls - Central Locking Inop After Module R/R
57 Central locking inoperative after repair
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2021827/2
January 21, 2011.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 10 - 02 dated March 22, 2010 for the reasons listed below.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

CONDITION
After replacing vehicle electrical system control unit J519 (address code 09), the central locking system is inoperative.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
In the replacement vehicle electrical system control unit, the factory central locking mode is active.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
In vehicle electrical system control unit J519 (address code 09), change the value in adaptation channel 19 from 1 to 0, using vehicle self-diagnosis in the VAS scan tool.
WARRANTY
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Correcting the adaptation values is considered part of the module replacement repair.
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.
57 11 41
2021827/2
January 21, 2011.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 10 - 02 dated March 22, 2010 for the reasons listed below.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
After replacing vehicle electrical system control unit J519 (address code 09), the central locking system is inoperative.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
In the replacement vehicle electrical system control unit, the factory central locking mode is active.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
In vehicle electrical system control unit J519 (address code 09), change the value in adaptation channel 19 from 1 to 0, using vehicle self-diagnosis in the VAS scan tool.
WARRANTY
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Correcting the adaptation values is considered part of the module replacement repair.
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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.