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Audi C052000

axis Acceleration Sensor Module “A”, suspension control module).  DTC C102229 (Lateral acceleration 1 implausible signal).  DTC C102029 (Yaw rate 1 implausible signal).  DTC U01

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an Audi service facility for diagnosis if multiple warning lights or the ESC warning are present, or if C052000 remains stored.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For a 2019–2020 US Audi e-tron quattro, DTC C052000 may be stored in the ABS control module (J104) along with multiple cluster warnings and an ESC warning. Audi’s cited communication describes this in connection with a vehicle entering sleep mode and a brief bus wake-up timing window. The supplied evidence does not establish driving or charging safety.

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1. What does C052000 mean?

For a 2019–2020 US Audi e-tron quattro, DTC C052000 may be stored in the ABS control module (J104) along with multiple cluster warnings and an ESC warning. Audi’s cited communication describes this in connection with a vehicle entering sleep mode and a brief bus wake-up timing window. The supplied evidence does not establish driving or charging safety.

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence identifies C052000 as one of the DTCs that may be stored in ABS control module J104 (address word 0003). The source labels it “Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module ‘A’, suspension control module.” The communication also lists C051F00 with C052000 and notes that other listed DTCs may be present. Its technical-background excerpt states that, when the vehicle enters sleep mode, there is a small window of time in which waking the bus is involved; the supplied excerpt does not provide further diagnostic or repair details.

3. What system is affected?

ABS control module J104 (address word 0003); ESC warning indication is specifically reported in the verified source.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The diagnostic record lists severity as unknown.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Multiple warning lights in the instrument cluster may be reported.
  • ESC warning light may be on.

6. Possible causes

  • The verified source associates the condition with vehicle sleep mode and a brief timing window involving bus wake-up.
  • A more specific root 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

  • Record the warning messages and the conditions under which they appeared.
  • Have the vehicle assessed by an Audi service facility if the warnings or DTC persist.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or control-module repair procedures based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A service technician can check ABS control module J104 (address word 0003) for C052000 and the other DTCs identified in the communication.
  2. The supplied evidence does not establish additional diagnostic steps.

11. When to contact service

Contact an Audi service facility for diagnosis if multiple warning lights or the ESC warning are present, or if C052000 remains stored.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check ABS control module J104 (address word 0003) for C051F00/C052000.
  • Check for C102229, C102029, and U015100, which are also listed in the verified communication.
  • Consider the reported sleep-mode/bus wake-up context during diagnosis.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence in the supplied material.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi manufacturer communication 10163426, dated July 26, 2019, applies to 2019–2020 Audi e-tron quattro vehicles in the supplied applicability record. It describes multiple cluster warnings, an ESC warning, and possible ABS-control-module DTCs including C052000.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10163426: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163426-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does C052000 mean on the Audi e-tron?

In the verified Audi communication, C052000 is listed in ABS control module J104 as “Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module ‘A’, suspension control module.”

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

The supplied applicability record identifies US-market 2019–2020 Audi e-tron vehicles; the communication names the Audi e-tron quattro.

Can C052000 occur with an ESC warning?

Yes. The verified communication states that customers may report multiple cluster warnings and an ESC warning, while C052000 may be stored in ABS control module J104.

Is it safe to drive or charge with C052000?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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