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Audi P0000

If the DTC “P0000 with symptom 5462” is stored in ECM, -J623- (address word: 0001), test plan “P0615 Starter Relay “A” Circuit” in GFF should be followed. ODIS – Test Plan path: •

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ServiceService diagnosis is appropriate because the verified Audi communication specifies an ODIS/GFF diagnostic test plan. No driving or charging determination is established by the supplied evidence.
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For verified 2024 US Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT applicability, P0000 with symptom 5462 stored in ECM J623 (address word 0001) directs the technician to follow the Guided Fault Finding (GFF) test plan for P0615, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”

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1. What does P0000 mean?

For verified 2024 US Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT applicability, P0000 with symptom 5462 stored in ECM J623 (address word 0001) directs the technician to follow the Guided Fault Finding (GFF) test plan for P0615, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”

2. Technical explanation

Audi’s manufacturer communication identifies P0000 with symptom code 5462 as a diagnostic-routing condition in the ECM, rather than providing a standalone component failure diagnosis. The specified next step is the GFF test plan P0615, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.” The communication also lists P0617, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit High,” in its diagnostic table, but the supplied example specifically directs P0000 with symptom 5462 to P0615.

3. What system is affected?

ECM J623 / engine electronics (address word 0001); starter relay circuit diagnostic path.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A stored ECM J623 fault entry of P0000 with symptom code 5462.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The verified communication directs diagnosis through the P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit GFF test plan but does not establish a root cause.

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

  • Arrange diagnosis using Audi ODIS/GFF by qualified service personnel.
  • Provide the stored code and symptom information: P0000 with symptom 5462 in ECM J623, address word 0001.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Use ODIS: Test Plan > Select own Test > 0001 Engine Electronics J623 > Electrical components > J53 – Starter motor relay, where applicable.
  2. Follow the GFF test plan for P0615, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”

11. When to contact service

Service diagnosis is appropriate because the verified Audi communication specifies an ODIS/GFF diagnostic test plan. No driving or charging determination is established by the supplied evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm P0000 with symptom 5462 is stored in ECM J623, address word 0001.
  • Run the applicable ODIS/GFF test plan P0615, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”
  • For the diagnostic table referenced by the communication, note that P0617, “Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit High,” is also listed; its applicability to a particular vehicle condition must be determined through GFF.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi manufacturer communication A0123012071945_2, published December 1, 2023, directs P0000 with symptom 5462 in ECM J623 to the P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit GFF test plan for the verified applicable vehicles.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10246476, Audi communication A0123012071945_2: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10246476-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P0000 with symptom 5462 mean for these Audi vehicles?

The supplied Audi communication uses it as a prompt to run the P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit GFF test plan in ECM J623. It does not establish a specific failed part.

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

US-market 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron, 2024 Audi e-tron GT, and 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT.

Is it safe to drive or charge?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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