Audi P060700
down procedure after the ignition is switched off. This does not happen when the concern has occurred. This can be caused by low voltage if the brake pedal is pressed while the ign
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For 2019–2022 Audi e-tron vehicles in the US, DTC P060700 may be stored in the ABS/ESP control module (J104) when its shutdown basic-setting cycle does not occur. Audi’s published technical background says this can be caused by low voltage if the brake pedal is pressed while the ignition is switched off or during the shutdown procedure.
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1. What does P060700 mean?
For 2019–2022 Audi e-tron vehicles in the US, DTC P060700 may be stored in the ABS/ESP control module (J104) when its shutdown basic-setting cycle does not occur. Audi’s published technical background says this can be caused by low voltage if the brake pedal is pressed while the ignition is switched off or during the shutdown procedure.
2. Technical explanation
The verified manufacturer communication identifies P060700 as “control module malfunction” in the ABS/ESP control module, J104 (address word 0003). The ABS control module is intended to perform a basic-setting cycle during the shutdown procedure after the ignition is switched off. According to the communication, the cycle does not occur when this concern is present. The stated technical background is low voltage associated with pressing the brake pedal while the ignition is being switched off or during shutdown.
3. What system is affected?
ABS/ESP control module J104, address word 0003; braking-related warning and pedal concerns are described in the verified manufacturer communication.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence. However, the verified communication describes red, ABS, and ESC warning lamps and reports that the brake pedal may feel hard or may subsequently feel soft/long.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- A red warning lamp and ABS/ESC warning lamps may illuminate briefly when the vehicle is started.
- The brake pedal may feel hard.
- The brake pedal may subsequently feel soft or long.
- DTC P060700 may be stored in ABS/ESP control module J104 (address word 0003).
6. Possible causes
- The ABS control module basic-setting cycle does not occur during the shutdown procedure after ignition off.
- Audi states this can be caused by low voltage if the brake pedal is pressed while the ignition is switched off or during the shutdown procedure.
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
- If brake, ABS, ESC, or red warning lamps are present, arrange professional diagnosis based on the verified brake-related warning and pedal symptoms.
- Avoid attempting repairs to the ABS/ESP control module without qualified service support.
- Provide the technician with DTC P060700 and the conditions under which it occurred, including whether the brake pedal was pressed while switching off the ignition.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Use a suitable diagnostic tool to check whether P060700 is stored in ABS/ESP control module J104, address word 0003.
- A qualified technician should evaluate the reported low-voltage/shutdown condition described by Audi.
- Not yet established by verified evidence whether any additional diagnostic sequence, component test, software action, or replacement is required.
11. When to contact service
Contact an Audi dealer or qualified service provider, particularly if warning lamps recur or the brake pedal feels hard, soft, or long.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm P060700 in ABS/ESP control module J104 (address word 0003).
- Evaluate the shutdown basic-setting-cycle concern described in the manufacturer communication.
- Evaluate the low-voltage condition associated with brake-pedal use during ignition switch-off or shutdown, as described by Audi.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Audi e-tron · 2019–2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10201541: A4521212064586_1, published September 20, 2021. It describes P060700 in the ABS/ESP control module J104 and the shutdown basic-setting-cycle technical background for the applicable vehicles.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10201541, Audi document A4521212064586_1: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10201541-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Audi P060700 mean for the applicable e-tron?
The verified communication identifies P060700 as “control module malfunction” stored in the ABS/ESP control module J104. It says the module’s shutdown basic-setting cycle does not occur when this concern is present.
What can cause P060700 according to the verified Audi communication?
Audi states that low voltage can cause the concern if the brake pedal is pressed while the ignition is being switched off or during the shutdown procedure.
What symptoms are associated with P060700?
The communication describes a red warning lamp and ABS/ESC warning lamps briefly illuminating at startup, plus a hard brake pedal or a subsequently soft/long brake pedal.
Does the evidence confirm that the vehicle is safe to drive or charge?
No. Safe-to-drive and safe-to-charge status are not established by the supplied verified evidence.