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90 AUDI Virtual Cockpit Display Has Semi-Circular Marks On Edges Of Display (GROUP 90, NO. 24-50)

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Publication date: 2024-12-16
Reference number: GROUP 90, NO. 24-50
Supersedes refnos: 2070020/1, 2070020/2, 2070020/3, 2070020/4, 2070020/5, GROUP 90, NO. 23-23, GROUP 90, NO. 23-28, GROUP 90, NO. 24-03, GROUP 90, NO. 24-27

90 AUDI VIRTUAL COCKPIT DISPLAY HAS SEMI-CIRCULAR MARKS ON EDGES OF DISPLAY

90 AUDI VIRTUAL COCKPIT DISPLAY HAS SEMI-CIRCULAR MARKS ON EDGES OF DISPLAY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 90, NO. 24-50 (2070020/5), Date of Issue:  December 16, 2024
AUDI: 2019-2025 All Audi Vehicles
GROUP: 90 - Instruments
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 90, NO. 24-27, Date of Issue:  September 10, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

90 24 50 2070020/5 December 16, 2024. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 24-27 dated September 10, 2024, for reasons listed below.

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All Audi Vehicles 2019 - 2025 All Virtual Cockpit

CONDITION

REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Purpose
5 - Revised header (added models)
Revised Service  (Updated instructions)
4 09/10/2024 Revised header (added MY 24 and 25)
Revised Production Solution  (Updated date of manufacture)
Revised Service  (Updated instructions)
Revised Warranty  (Updated warranty table)
3 06/11/2024 Revised Service  (Modified documentation path)
Revised Warranty  (Updated warranty table)

Customer states: 

The display of the Audi virtual cockpit has semi-circular marks on the edges of the display glass.

The following images show possible examples  of complaints.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND 1

Discrepancy in manufacturing process for display.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Optimized manufacturing process for the instrument cluster display screen implemented 09/01/2024 (production date of the instrument cluster).

SERVICE

Figures 1 and 2 are examples of the circular marks that may be present on the screen of the instrument cluster.

  1. In your warranty claim notes document the production date of the instrument cluster. To do so:
    1. Using Self Diagnosis: Select diagnostic address 17.
    2. Use the control module OBD drop down and select Identification.
    3. Click "show expanded identification".
    4. Expand the "Fazit identification" and document "Day of manufacture".
G16866608
  1. If the production date of the cluster is BEFORE  09/01/2024, this TSB applies.
  2. Replace the Audi Virtual Cockpit -J285- according to the instructions of the ELSA repair manual.
  3. Upload a photo of the customer concern to DOC-IT, ensure the photo includes the VIN and date.
    G16866609

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Claim Type: 
  • If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:  9025
Damage Code:  0040
Labor Operations:  Remove and install/replace dash panel insert 9025 xxxx See SRT with associated operations
Self-diagnosis 0129 0050 See SRT with associated operations
Diagnostic Time:  GFF 0150 0060 Time stated on the diagnostic protocol
Claim Comment:  As per TSB 2070020/4

All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual  . Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

PARTS INFORMATION

Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number Part Description Quantity
See ETKA Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair Manual See ETKA/ELSA
See ETKA Instrument Cluster 01
TOOLS INFORMATION

Tool Number Tool Description
VAS 6160/VAS 6150 VAS tester with the current version of ODIS (Windows 10)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2070020  ) are subject to change and/or removal.

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