This document contains the Technical Service Bulletin that supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-50 dated May 22, 2013. A repair authorization must be obtained if a Q5 hybrid arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair for the traction motor, power electronics, high voltage battery, high voltage cables, high voltage A/C compressor. Auxiliary battery, and any hybrid warning messages in the instrument cluster. A Technical Assistance Center ticket must be created before starting repairs. These procedures are mandatory until further notice.
