Technical Service Bulletin

94 Rear lighting does not switch from bumper to lid (DTC 03073)

94 13 27 2033675/5 August 13, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 13-31 dated July
18, 2013 for reasons listed below.

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment

Q7 2007-2014 All Not Applicable

Condition
REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Purpose

5 - Overall bulletin revision for clarity

4 7/18/2013 Revised Service (Removed extra information)

3 7/12/2013 Revised header data (Removed model)

Revised title
Revised Condition (Removed extra information)
Revised Production Solution (Added solution)
Revised Technical Background (Clarified description)
Revised Service (Added part)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added part)

2 5/22/2013 Revised Condition (Corrected error in DTC number)

1 4/29/2013 Initial publication

• The customer may report that the tail lamp lighting does not switch over from bumper to the lid, with lid closed.
• The rear bumper lights function normally (brake lights, reverse lights, driving lights, turn signals).
• The center mount brake light functions normally.
• DTC 03073 (Closed Rear Lid Sensor - Incorrect Signal) may be stored in the comfort system central control
module, J393 (address word 46).

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Technical Background
In order for the taillight lighting to switch between the rear lid and the bumper when the lid is operated, the paddle
switches on the rear sill trim must contact the opposing lid latch points uniformly.

• Paddle switch G526 (Figure 1, 2)

must contact lid latch point 1
(Figure 1, 1), as shown in the
image at right.
• Paddle switch G525 (Figure 1, 4)
must contact lid latch point 3
(Figure 1, 3), as shown in the
image at right.

Figure 1. Inside vehicle view of rear lid latch showing location of G526 (2)
and G525 (4) on rear sill trim, and contact points (1 and 3).

When the rear lid is opened, the paddle switches change state and the comfort system central control module 2,
J773, will read G525 and G526. It will then communicate to the comfort system central control module, J393, to
control the taillight lighting from lid to bumper.

Production Solution
Optimized rear lid switch spacing on rear sill trim plate.

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Service
1. Remove the rear trim plate by first
®
removing the four T25 Torx
screws (Figure 2), then carefully
pulling up on the plate.

Figure 2. Rear cargo area trim plate removal. The T25 Torx® screws to
be removed are circled in red.

Warning:
Vehicles with metal trim may have sharp edges.

®
2. Remove the two T20 Torx screws that hold down
the paddle switch assembly. Install spacers
(4L0863191A 4PK) (Figure 3) between the paddle
switch and the trim. The large diameter faces the
switch and small diameter faces the mounting.

Tip: If factory service parts are not available,

improvise by using spacers with dimensions of no
less than 5.5mm I.D., no greater than 13mm O.D.,
and no thicker than 5.6mm.

Figure 3. Spacers for underneath paddle switch

assembly.

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3. Reinstall rear trim plate and clear DTC(s). Confirm that the concern is corrected and return vehicle to
customer.

4. If concern is still present, remove the rear trim to

adjust the striker plate.
Note the current position of the striker plate by
using the serrated lines surrounding the bolt or
surrounding the nut’s integrated washer (Figure 4
and Figure 5).

Tip: Use a permanent marker to mark

original position in case striker adjustment is
needed.

Figure 4. Power lid’s motorized striker plate bolted

mounting.

Figure 5. Power lid’s motorized striker plate adjustability

and serrated indicators.

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5. Center the striker plate latch to the lid latch. Adjust
until the lid is able to close smoothly with proper
switch actuation, resulting in the proper lighting
switchover.

Tip: Moving the striker plate latch towards

the front of the vehicle will bring the lid latch closer
to actuating the paddle switches (Figure 6). Do not
move the latch forward too far to ensure that the lid
is not pulled in with greater force than necessary.

Figure 6. Overhead view of paddles contacted by rear lid

latch.

6. Clear DTC(s), confirm that the tail lamp lighting switches as expected, then return the vehicle to the customer.

Warranty
Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.

Service Number: 9604

Damage Code: 0010

Labor Operations: Lock carrier cover remove + reinstall 7039 1900 30 TU

Adjust striker plate (If necessary) 5825 1500 20 TU

Diagnostic Time: GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes included 0150 0000 Time stated on
in existing labor operations diagnostic
protocol (Max
20 TU)

Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU

Road test after service procedure No allowance 0 TU

Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion

(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)

Claim Comment: As per TSB #2033675/5

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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number Part Description Quantity

4L0863191A 4PK Ring (Beveled spacer) 2

Misc. Shop Supplies Spacers As needed

Additional Information
The following repair procedure may be necessary to complete this procedure:
• Repair Manual >> Body >> Body Exterior >> 55 Hood, Lids >> Description and Operation >> Rear Lid,
Adjusting
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2033675) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.

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