2022 Audi A3/S3/RS 3 Incorrect Date on Instrument Cluster/MMI TSB

Owners of 2022 Audi A3, S3, and RS 3 models equipped with Audi Virtual Cockpit Gen2+ may encounter an issue where the date displayed on the instrument cluster and MMI screen is incorrect. This problem, specifically addressed by Audi Technical Service Bulletin 91 22 08 2067330/1, often shows a date far in the future, typically on or after the year 2040, and cannot be manually corrected through the MMI system. This bulletin provides a diagnostic and repair procedure for this specific condition.

Symptoms of an Incorrect Date on the MMI

If you own a 2022 Audi S3 or a related model, you might experience the following symptoms:

• An incorrect date is displayed on the instrument cluster and MMI screen.
• The date displayed is far in the future (≥ year 2040).
• It is not possible to manually correct the date via the MMI.

This 2022 Audi S3 incorrect date MMI issue can be frustrating as it affects the basic functionality of the vehicle's display systems.

Technical Background

According to Audi, the root cause of this 2022 Audi S3 incorrect date MMI problem is a hardware issue within the emergency call module. This module, identified as J949 with diagnostic address 0075, can malfunction and cause the vehicle's internal clock to display an erroneous date.

Repair Procedure Summary

Audi Technical Service Bulletin 91 22 08 2067330/1 outlines the steps technicians should follow to resolve the incorrect date issue. The procedure involves several key steps:

1. Document the Complaint: Technicians must first take a picture of the incorrect date displayed on the instrument cluster or MMI and upload it to DOC-IT for documentation.
2. Instrument Cluster Power Reset: The power connector of the instrument cluster is disconnected for approximately 5 minutes, then reconnected. This performs a power reset.
3. Module Replacement: The primary repair involves replacing the emergency call and communication module (J949, diagnostic address 0075) according to the detailed repair manual instructions.
4. Cellular Reception Check: After replacement, the vehicle must be in a location with good cellular reception to ensure proper communication and date synchronization.
5. Ignition Cycle: The ignition is cycled to allow the systems to reset and re-establish proper function.
6. Date Verification: The correct date and time should then appear on the instrument cluster and MMI after a short period.

Required Parts and Tools

For this repair, technicians will need to consult ETKA for the latest information on parts and bulletins. It is crucial to use only the parts specified in this TSB, including any superseding part numbers. The main components required include:

• Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws: As needed per the repair manual (refer to ETKA/ELSA for specifics).
• Emergency call and communications unit: One unit (refer to ETKA for the specific part number).

Warranty Information

This repair is covered under specific warranty conditions. For vehicles up to 48 months or 50,000 miles, the claim type is 110. For Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles, the claim type is G10, requiring owner verification. If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin serves as informational guidance only.

The service number for this procedure is 9170, and the damage code is 0040. Labor operations include:

• Remove and install telematics control unit J949 (9170 1950): Refer to SRT for associated operations.
• Check and adjust instrument cluster (power reset) (9025 0599): This operation accounts for 20 Technical Units (TU).

Diagnostic time is allocated as GFF 0150 0000, with a maximum of 75 TU. Road tests before and after the service procedure have no allowance for TU.

Important Warning

Should the correct date not appear on the instrument cluster and MMI after an hour following the repair, technicians are advised to re-check step 4 (ensuring good cellular reception) and repeat step 5 (cycling the ignition).

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Source: NHTSA ID: 10214777