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Audi U13AE00

Active parking system control module

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService need is not established by the supplied evidence. Audi-qualified service diagnosis is appropriate because the cited communications place this code in the high-voltage battery charger control module.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain US-market 2020–2021 Audi e-tron vehicles, DTC U13AE00 is identified as “Active parking system control module.” Audi service communications list it as a DTC that may be stored in the high-voltage battery charger control module (OBC), J1050, address word 00C6.

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1. What does U13AE00 mean?

For certain US-market 2020–2021 Audi e-tron vehicles, DTC U13AE00 is identified as “Active parking system control module.” Audi service communications list it as a DTC that may be stored in the high-voltage battery charger control module (OBC), J1050, address word 00C6.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Audi manufacturer communications describe U13AE00 as “Active parking system control module.” In the cited communications, it appears among one or more DTCs that may be stored in the high-voltage battery charger control module (OBC), J1050, at address word 00C6. The supplied evidence does not establish a component failure, a diagnostic root cause, or a specific repair for U13AE00 by itself.

3. What system is affected?

Active parking system control module; the cited Audi communications also identify the storage location as the high-voltage battery charger control module (OBC), J1050, address word 00C6.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. Severity is not established by the verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • 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

  • Arrange diagnosis by an Audi-qualified service facility if the code is present, particularly if charging or vehicle functions are affected.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage battery or onboard-charger repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Use appropriate diagnostic equipment to confirm whether U13AE00 is stored in J1050, the high-voltage battery charger control module, at address word 00C6.
  2. Review all stored DTCs and applicable Audi service information. The supplied evidence does not establish a standalone diagnostic procedure for U13AE00.

11. When to contact service

Service need is not established by the supplied evidence. Audi-qualified service diagnosis is appropriate because the cited communications place this code in the high-voltage battery charger control module.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm the vehicle is within the documented applicability: US-market 2020–2021 Audi e-tron.
  • Check whether U13AE00 is stored in J1050 (OBC), address word 00C6.
  • Assess accompanying stored DTCs and applicable Audi service information. No further service checks are established by the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Audi manufacturer communication A9321422061788_1, published February 5, 2021; NHTSA communication MC-10186996. It lists U13AE00 among DTCs that may be stored in OBC J1050, address word 00C6.
  • Audi manufacturer communication A9321452061788_2, published March 29, 2021; NHTSA communication MC-10189601. It lists U13AE00 among DTCs that may be stored in OBC J1050, address word 00C6.
  • Audi manufacturer communication A9321472061788_3, published April 30, 2021; NHTSA communication MC-10191572. It lists U13AE00 among DTCs in the cited material.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Audi manufacturer communications: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186996-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10189601-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10191572-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Audi code U13AE00 mean?

The verified diagnostic meaning is “Active parking system control module.”

Where is U13AE00 listed in the Audi service communications?

The cited communications list it as a DTC that may be stored in the high-voltage battery charger control module (OBC), J1050, address word 00C6.

Does U13AE00 prove that the active parking system control module has failed?

No. The supplied evidence identifies the code description and its listed storage context, but does not establish a failed component or root cause.

Can the vehicle be driven or charged with U13AE00?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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