Air Bag System - Text Not Supported Mssg. With VAS 5051
00 08 152017468/2
December 3, 2008.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 08-03 dated March 13, 2008 for reasons listed below.
69 Text "Not supported" appears in airbag diagnosis protocol
Condition
In the airbag diagnosis protocol - address word 15 - the text not_supported appears 16 times.
Technical Background
This is caused by the current VAS 5051 software version.
Production Solution
This tester software condition will be corrected in a future update.
Service
No service solution necessary.
The text not_supported is identification data, not fault entries in the airbag system diagnostic protocol. Ignore these software-related messages.
Any fault entries will appear following the text. The diagnosis function will operate normally. Continue with any necessary diagnosis as specified.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.