2025 Audi A5 Gearbox Warning Lamp with DTC P060A00 / P1FD700

Important Warnings for Owners

Audi has issued specific instructions regarding the Audi A5 gearbox warning lamp issue documented in Technical Service Bulletin 2079003/3. It is crucial for owners to understand these advisories:

• "Do not replace any components for this condition since this will not resolve the customer's concern."
• "Please postpone the repair as there is currently no effective repair for the complaint described by the customer."
• "Explain to the customer that a solution is expected to be available by the end of the 4th quarter of 2025 (subject to change) and that no repairs are necessary at this point."
• "Please remove all electronic auxiliary equipment (e.g. electronic tachograph at OBD connector) from the vehicle. This equipment could have an effect on the vehicle electronics and trigger this complaint."

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2025 Audi A5, S5, SQ5, and Q5 models may observe the following symptom:

• "The gearbox warning lamp lights up in the cluster."

This illumination indicates a potential drive system fault. In some instances, there might not be a direct customer complaint, but diagnostic trouble codes related to this issue are found during routine workshop inspections or in conjunction with other reported problems.

Fault Codes / DTCs

When diagnosing the Audi A5 gearbox warning lamp issue, technicians may find the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) logged as static or intermittent faults:

Code	Description	Module
P060A00	Control module internal processor monitoring malfunction	Transmission control unit J217 (address word 0002)
P1FD700	Transmission control module warning light request active	Main control unit for drive and suspension J1312 (address word 812C)

Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions

This issue, identified by Technical Service Bulletin 2079003/3, can be detected either by the vehicle owner noticing the illuminated "gearbox warning lamp" in the instrument cluster or by a technician discovering the associated DTCs during a workshop visit. Audi specifically notes that the presence of electronic auxiliary equipment connected to the vehicle's OBD connector could potentially affect the vehicle's electronics and trigger this complaint.

Interim Dealer Actions

As of the release of TSB 2079003/3, there is no effective repair available for the Audi A5 gearbox warning lamp and drive system fault. However, Audi has provided specific instructions for dealers to follow when a customer reports this condition or when the DTCs are found:

1. Remove Auxiliary Equipment: Technicians are instructed to remove any electronic auxiliary equipment, such as electronic tachographs, connected to the OBD connector, as these can influence vehicle electronics and potentially cause the complaint.
2. Erase Event Memory: The event memory entry in the transmission control unit should be erased.
3. Customer Communication: Dealers must inform the customer that a permanent solution is currently under development and is anticipated to be available by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. This timeline is subject to change. Customers should be advised that no repairs or component replacements are necessary at this point, as they will not resolve the concern.
4. Create PSS Record: A Pending Service Solutions (PSS) record must be created in the PSS application via AccessAudi (under Related Links >> Service). This helps Audi track the prevalence of the issue.

Required Tools or Parts

For this specific condition, Audi explicitly states, "Do not replace any components for this condition since this will not resolve the customer's concern." Therefore, no parts are required, and no special tools are specified for these interim actions.

Warranty Information

Warranty claims related to Technical Service Bulletin 2079003/3 must adhere to the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. The claim details are as follows:

• Claim Type: If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only.
• Service Number: 3730
• Damage Code: 0039
• Labor Operations:
  • GFF / Guided Functions: 0150 0010 (Refer to SRT for associated operations)
  • GFF / Guided Functions: 0150 0060 (Time stated on the diagnostic protocol)
• Claim Comment: As per TSB 2079003/3

All submitted warranty claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

Revision History

Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2079003/3 has undergone several revisions:

• Revision 3: Included an added note regarding auxiliary equipment in the service instructions.
• Revision 2 (August 19, 2025): Corrected the TSB reference number within the warranty and additional information sections.
• Revision 1 (August 18, 2025): Initial publication of the bulletin.

Additional Information

The target date for a solution, expected by the end of the 4th quarter of 2025, is based on current planning and is not binding. Audi notes that delays may occur during the validation and regulatory approval processes. This should be communicated to customers. All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Technicians are advised to always check with their Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.

NHTSA ID: 11022712