2022 Audi A3 Remote Key / No Start DTC U014000 TSB

Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 2067813/1, dated August 18, 2022, to address a specific issue affecting 2022 Audi A3 vehicles. This bulletin provides a solution for situations where the remote control key fails to communicate with the vehicle, potentially leading to a "no start" condition. Owners experiencing a 2022 Audi A3 remote key no start issue should be aware of this TSB.

The core of the problem lies with the software in the Electronic Central Electrical control module, also known as J519 (address word 0009). A software update is necessary to resolve these communication difficulties and restore normal vehicle operation.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2022 Audi A3 models may observe several symptoms related to the 2022 Audi A3 remote key no start condition. These include:

• "Unable to start the vehicle."
• "Unable to unlock the vehicle with the remote key."
• "Terminal 15 cannot be switched on."

During workshop diagnosis, technicians may find the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U014000 stored in the vehicle's system.

Fault Codes / DTCs

When diagnosing the 2022 Audi A3 remote key no start issue, technicians may find the following DTC:

Code	Description	Module
U014000	"Body Computer 1/ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module / Electronic Central Electric no communication"	Electronic Central Electrical control module (J519, address word 0009)

Repair Procedure Summary

To resolve the 2022 Audi A3 remote key no start problem and address DTC U014000, the repair involves updating the software of the Electronic Central Electrical control module (J519). This process requires following the instructions outlined in TSB 2011732, which covers Software Version Management (SVM) operating procedures.

The specific update is performed using SVM action code 09A057. This ensures that the J519 control module receives the latest software version, correcting the communication issues.

Required Software / Part Numbers

The software update for the J519 control module involves specific old and new software part numbers. Technicians will update the existing software to a newer version, as detailed in TSB 2067813/1.

Model	Old Software Part Number	Old Hardware Part Number	Old Software Version	New Software Part Number (or higher)	New Software Version (or higher)
A3	5WA937086L	5WA937086L	174	5WA937086AM	177
	5WA937086AE		175
	5WA937086M	5WA937086M	174	5WA937086AN	177
	5WA937086AF		175
	5WA937086N	5WA937086N	174	5WA937086AP	177
	5WA937086AG		175
	5WA937087C	5WA937087C	174	5WA937087J	177
	5WA937087F		175

Important Warnings

Owners should be aware of the warranty implications for this service. "If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only." This means that out-of-warranty vehicles may not have the repair covered by Audi.

Warranty Information

This software update, identified by Service Number 9710 and Damage Code 0039, is typically covered under warranty for qualifying vehicles. The labor operation for the software update, including checking for DTCs, is 0151 0000, with a maximum of 100 Technical Units (TU).

Diagnostic time (GFF) and road tests before and after the service procedure are listed as