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Audi B13034A

Control module for rear lid opening, incorrect component installed in the Comfort System Central Control Module (address word 0046). • Some early MY23 vehicles may have some compon

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an Audi service provider if the gesture-controlled rear lid is not working or B13034A is stored.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2023 US Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT vehicles, DTC B13034A may be stored in the Comfort System Central Control Module (address word 0046) when the gesture-controlled rear lid does not work. Audi’s cited manufacturer communication notes that some early MY23 vehicles may have components of this system installed.

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1. What does B13034A mean?

For certain 2023 US Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT vehicles, DTC B13034A may be stored in the Comfort System Central Control Module (address word 0046) when the gesture-controlled rear lid does not work. Audi’s cited manufacturer communication notes that some early MY23 vehicles may have components of this system installed.

2. Technical explanation

B13034A is identified as: “Control module for rear lid opening, incorrect component installed” in the Comfort System Central Control Module, address word 0046. The verified source associates this DTC with a non-working gesture-controlled rear lid and states that some early model-year 2023 vehicles may have some system components installed, such as a control unit or sensor.

3. What system is affected?

Gesture-controlled rear lid system; Comfort System Central Control Module (address word 0046).

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The gesture-controlled rear lid is not working.
  • DTC B13034A may be stored in the Comfort System Central Control Module (address word 0046).

6. Possible causes

  • The verified Audi manufacturer communication states that some early MY23 vehicles may have some components of the system installed, for example a control unit or sensor.
  • Any further cause is not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Have an Audi service provider inspect the stored DTC and rear-lid gesture-control concern.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or control-module repair procedures based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the gesture-controlled rear lid is inoperative.
  2. Scan the Comfort System Central Control Module at address word 0046 for DTC B13034A.
  3. Further diagnostic procedure is not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact an Audi service provider if the gesture-controlled rear lid is not working or B13034A is stored.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify the customer concern that the gesture-controlled rear lid is not working.
  • Check the Comfort System Central Control Module, address word 0046, for B13034A.
  • Assess whether the vehicle is an early MY23 vehicle with relevant system components installed, as described in the Audi manufacturer communication.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • A specific repair resolution is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi manufacturer communication A5522712067818_1, published August 18, 2022; NHTSA communication number MC-10218603-0001. It identifies B13034A and the condition of an inoperative gesture-controlled rear lid for applicable 2023 vehicles.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10218603, Audi communication A5522712067818_1: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10218603-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Audi code B13034A mean?

It is identified as “Control module for rear lid opening, incorrect component installed” in the Comfort System Central Control Module, address word 0046.

What symptom is associated with B13034A?

The verified Audi communication lists a gesture-controlled rear lid that is not working.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

The supplied applicability data identifies US-market 2023 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT vehicles.

Is it safe to drive or charge with B13034A?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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