A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2006)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Power Liftgate Is Inoperative
55 Rear lid power operation does not function
55 11 12
2012698/4
March 21, 2011.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 10 - 04 dated August 18, 2010 for reasons listed below.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
CONDITION
Tailgate inoperative at times.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Possible incorrect signal from closing/opening assist switch F 332/ F 333.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
In case a customer complains that the A6 Avant tailgate is not operating (closing or opening) sporadically:
Prior to replacing tailgate drive motors:
Perform closing assist switch test plan and check MVBs to check function of the closing assist switch (F332 or F333).
^ In VAS Tester Select: GFF >> Go to >> Function Component Selection >> Body (Rep. Gr 01;27;50-97) >> Body (Repair Groups 01; 50 - 77) >> 55
- Hoods, Lids >> Electrical components
^
Run F332 and F333 test plans and repair accordingly.
^ In VAS Tester Select: GFF >> Go to >> Function Component Selection >> Body (Rep. Gr 01;27;50-97) >> Body (Repair Groups 01; 50 - 77) >> 01
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems >> 46 - Central control module for comfort systems
^
MVB 13, display field 2 indicates the position of the F332 or F333 micro switch, check if position corresponds to the tailgate position
^
In case of incorrect or missing signal, replace the striker plate which includes micro switch F332 and F333.
