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Audi B200FFA

Replacing the control module for driver assistance systems (J1121) for the above mentioned DTCs is not effective. Scenario 1: When there is one DTC logged for one of the overhead v

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ServiceContact an Audi dealer or qualified service provider for diagnosis under the applicable Audi technical service information.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2019–2022 US Audi models, B200FFA may be stored in the driver assistance systems control module J1121 as an internal malfunction with symptom code 282648 or 282649. Audi’s published service information states that replacing J1121 for the listed DTCs is not effective.

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1. What does B200FFA mean?

For certain 2019–2022 US Audi models, B200FFA may be stored in the driver assistance systems control module J1121 as an internal malfunction with symptom code 282648 or 282649. Audi’s published service information states that replacing J1121 for the listed DTCs is not effective.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Audi service information identifies B200FFA as an internal malfunction when stored with symptom code 282648 or 282649 in control module J1121 (address word 00A5), the control module for driver assistance systems. The same bulletin covers faults associated with front, rear, left, and right overhead-view cameras, as well as faulty video-cable signal errors and excessive temperature entries. The provided evidence does not establish a single universal cause for B200FFA.

3. What system is affected?

Driver assistance systems control module J1121 (address word 00A5) and the overhead-view camera system.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • B200FFA may be logged as an internal malfunction with symptom code 282648 or 282649.
  • The supplied evidence also references faults involving the front, rear, left, or right overhead-view camera, faulty video-cable signal errors, and excessive-temperature entries.

6. Possible causes

  • 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 the vehicle evaluated using the applicable Audi diagnostic and repair information.
  • Do not assume that replacing control module J1121 will resolve the listed DTCs; Audi states this replacement is not effective for the above-mentioned faults.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether B200FFA is stored in J1121, address word 00A5, with symptom code 282648 or 282649.
  2. Review all stored DTCs in the overhead-view camera system, including front, rear, left, and right camera-related entries.
  3. Use the applicable Audi service bulletin procedure. The detailed procedural steps are not contained in the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact an Audi dealer or qualified service provider for diagnosis under the applicable Audi technical service information.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check J1121 (address word 00A5) for B200FFA and confirm the associated symptom code.
  • Check for related overhead-view camera entries referenced by Audi: B127C04, C12AE02, B127C4B, B127D04, C12AF02, B127D4B, B127E04, C12B002, B127E4B, B127F04, C12B102, and B127F4B.
  • Do not replace J1121 solely for the listed DTCs, because Audi states that replacement is not effective.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Audi’s service note states that replacement of the driver assistance systems control module J1121 is not effective for the listed DTCs.
  • The exact repair resolution is not established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi Technical Service Bulletin A9120172055188_3, published October 15, 2020; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10181431-0001.
  • Audi Technical Service Bulletin A9122952055188_4, published April 20, 2022; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10210531-0001.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability is limited to US-market 2019–2022 Audi A7, A8, RS e-tron GT, e-tron, and e-tron GT vehicles. Source: Audi manufacturer communications published by NHTSA.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does B200FFA mean in this Audi bulletin?

It is identified as an internal malfunction in driver assistance systems control module J1121 when accompanied by symptom code 282648 or 282649.

Will replacing J1121 fix B200FFA?

Audi states that replacing the control module for driver assistance systems J1121 for the listed DTCs is not effective.

Which vehicles are covered by the verified evidence?

US-market 2019–2022 Audi A7, A8, RS e-tron GT, e-tron, and e-tron GT vehicles.

Is B200FFA related to high-voltage charging or propulsion?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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