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Audi P0615

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 need is not explicitly established by the supplied evidence. However, the verified source directs use of an Audi GFF/ODIS diagnostic test plan, which is generally performed by qualified service personnel.
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For certain 2024 US Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT vehicles, verified Audi/NHTSA information directs technicians to follow the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit” when ECM -J623- (address word 0001) stores P0000 with symptom 5462.

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1. What does P0615 mean?

For certain 2024 US Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT vehicles, verified Audi/NHTSA information directs technicians to follow the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit” when ECM -J623- (address word 0001) stores P0000 with symptom 5462.

2. Technical explanation

The verified source describes a diagnostic mapping: P0000 with symptom 5462 in ECM -J623- corresponds to the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.” The source also lists P0617 as “Start Relay ‘A’ Circuit High,” but does not establish that P0617 applies to this P0615 record.

3. What system is affected?

ECM -J623- (address word 0001) and the Starter Relay “A” circuit diagnostic path.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

Not yet established by verified evidence. A diagnostic identifier alone is not proof that a specific component has failed.

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 a qualified Audi service provider diagnose the stored fault using the applicable GFF test plan.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or electrical-system repairs based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. For ECM -J623- at address word 0001 with P0000 and symptom 5462, follow GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”
  2. The verified source gives these ODIS paths for combustion-engine examples: ODIS → Test Plan → Select own Test → 0001 engine electronics J623 → Electrical components → J53 – Starter motor relay.
  3. For V6 3.0 TFSI EA839, the source identifies J53 – Starter motor relay through that path.
  4. For V8 4.0 TFSI EA825, the source identifies J53 – Starter motor relay through that path.

11. When to contact service

Service need is not explicitly established by the supplied evidence. However, the verified source directs use of an Audi GFF/ODIS diagnostic test plan, which is generally performed by qualified service personnel.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether ECM -J623- (address word 0001) stores P0000 with symptom 5462.
  • Run the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”
  • Use the applicable ODIS test-plan path identified in the verified source where relevant.

13. Possible repair or resolution

Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10246476: A0123012071945_2, published December 1, 2023. It documents the diagnostic direction to use the P0615 GFF test plan for P0000 with symptom 5462 in ECM -J623-.

16. Recall information

No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

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

19. Frequently asked questions

What does the verified information say to do for P0000 with symptom 5462?

If stored in ECM -J623- at address word 0001, follow the GFF test plan “P0615 Starter Relay ‘A’ Circuit.”

Which vehicles are established as applicable?

The supplied verified database evidence lists US-model-year 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT vehicles.

Does the evidence identify a repair?

No. A repair resolution is not yet established by verified evidence.

Is it safe to drive or charge?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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