Audi P000000
passive/sporadic
Quick answer
For the verified Audi e-tron applicability, P000000 is documented as a passive/sporadic DTC in the suspension control module (J775, address 0074). When it is the described stored DTC and no further DTCs are present in other control modules, Audi’s service instruction is: do not repair or replace.
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1. What does P000000 mean?
For the verified Audi e-tron applicability, P000000 is documented as a passive/sporadic DTC in the suspension control module (J775, address 0074). When it is the described stored DTC and no further DTCs are present in other control modules, Audi’s service instruction is: do not repair or replace.
2. Technical explanation
Audi manufacturer communications submitted to NHTSA describe P000000 as “passive/sporadic” with symptom code 15417397. It may be found during pre-delivery inspection (PDI) or other diagnostic work even when the customer has no concerns. The cited communications state that the listed DTCs have no effect on system characteristics. Technical background and production solution are listed as not applicable.
3. What system is affected?
Suspension control module J775 (address word 0074).
4. How serious is this code?
The diagnostic record severity is unknown. However, the verified Audi service communications state that, under their stated conditions, this DTC has no effect on system characteristics and no repair or replacement is required.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- No customer concerns may be present; the DTC may be found during PDI or other diagnostic work.
- The verified communications state the listed DTCs have no effect on system characteristics.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The Audi communications list the technical background as not applicable.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied diagnostic record lists safe-to-drive status as unknown.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied diagnostic record lists safe-to-charge status as unknown.
9. What you can safely do
- Have the vehicle scanned and confirm whether P000000 is stored in suspension control module J775 (address 0074).
- Check whether additional DTCs are stored in other control modules.
- If the Audi bulletin conditions are met—P000000 in J775 and no further DTCs in other control modules—follow the documented instruction not to repair or replace.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the DTC is P000000, described as passive/sporadic, with symptom code 15417397.
- Confirm the module is the suspension control module J775 (address word 0074).
- Check for further DTCs in other control modules.
- If further DTCs are present, the supplied evidence does not establish a diagnostic path for them.
11. When to contact service
Contact an Audi service center if there are customer concerns, additional DTCs in other modules, or uncertainty about whether the bulletin conditions are met.
12. What the service center may check
- Scan suspension control module J775 (address word 0074) for P000000.
- Check other control modules for additional DTCs.
- Assess whether the verified bulletin condition of no further DTCs in other control modules is satisfied.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Audi’s documented resolution is no repair and no replacement when P000000 is stored in the suspension control module and no further DTCs are available in other control modules.
- No production solution is identified in the verified communications.
14. Affected vehicles
- Audi e-tron · 2019–2023 · US
- Audi e-tron · 2019–2020 · US
- Audi e-tron · 2020–2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Audi of America manufacturer communication A4320312058686_1, published February 21, 2020; submitted to NHTSA as MC-10171809-0001. It covers 2019–2020 Audi e-tron vehicles and instructs technicians not to repair or replace when the specified DTC condition is met.
- Audi of America manufacturer communication A4321522058686_2, published August 2, 2021; submitted to NHTSA as MC-10199928-0001. It identifies P000000 as passive/sporadic in suspension control module J775.
- Audi of America manufacturer communication A4322602058686_3, published June 9, 2022; submitted to NHTSA as MC-10214465-0001. It repeats the instruction not to repair or replace when the specified conditions are met.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified official NHTSA-hosted Audi manufacturer communications: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171809-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199928-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10214465-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Audi P000000 mean?
In the verified Audi communications, P000000 is described as passive/sporadic and is associated with symptom code 15417397 in suspension control module J775.
Does P000000 require parts replacement?
Not when the documented conditions are met: P000000 is stored in suspension control module J775 and no further DTCs are available in other control modules. Audi instructs technicians not to repair or replace.
Can P000000 be present without a customer complaint?
Yes. The verified communications state that it may be found during PDI or other diagnostic work when there are no customer concerns.
Does this page confirm that the vehicle is safe to drive or charge?
No. The supplied diagnostic record marks both safe-to-drive and safe-to-charge status as unknown.