Telephone/Telematics Control Module J526 , replacing and configuring

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After replacing the Telephone/Telematic Control Module, the OnStar system needs to be configured and the newly-installed emergency (back-up) battery must be switched on as described below.

Have the VIN and customer details on hand.

NOTE:

DO NOT exchange Telephone/Telematics Control Module J526 between vehicles!. Each module contains specific Station Identification (STID) and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) data unique to the VIN. This data is used by OnStar and National Cellular Telephone Network to identify the vehicle and administer the customers account.
Failure to configure the control module after replacement will prevent OnStar services and features from functioning, and will result in a customer return for repair.
Always replace Emergency Battery (Telematics) A16 after replacing Telephone/Telematics Control Module J526.

Replacing:

Where applicable, carefully record the 8-character Station Identification (STID) number and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) from labels on replacement control module.

NOTE:

If the STID number and ESN are not located on a data label, continue with procedure. This data can be determined using OBD program once new module is installed and coded.

Remove and replace control module → Telephone/Telematics Control Module J526 , removing and installing ,
Replace Emergency Battery (Telematics) A16 → Emergency Battery (Telematics) A16 , removing and installing
Connect and use VAS 5051/5052 in mode "Guided Fault Finding"
Enter appropriate model, equipment and model year information and press ">" to confirm.

After all control modules have been registered and DTC memories checked:

Press "Go to"
Select: "Function/Component Selection"
Select: "Body, (01; 27; 50-97)"
Select: "Electrical equipment" (01; 27, 90-97"

Select: "01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems"
Select: "75- Telematics USA"
Select: "Functions - Telematic"
Select: "J526 - Telephone/Telematic Ctrl. Module, coding"

Follow the testers coding procedure prompts. Ensure applicable vehicle equipment information is entered as requested.

When coding is complete:

Return to "Functions - Telematic " list
Select: "J526 - Telephone/Telematic Ctrl. Module, service mode disco. battery "
If necessary, press ">" to advance
Select/press button "2 - New emergency battery has been installed (reset counter)"

Follow the testers adaptation prompts.

If the STID number and ESN do not appear on the new control module, proceed as follows:

Return to select "Functions - Telematic"
Select: "J526 - Telephone/Telematic Ctrl. Module, measuring value block"
Read display group 78 data
Record 8-character ESN from displayed data.

Example of display group 78 data: 098000A84E7941USA3

Designations:

098 = Build Group prefix
000 = Placeholders
A84E7941 = 8-character Electronic Serial Number (ESN) (example only! - each control module ESN is different)
USA = USA telematics version

3 = Check digit

Read display group 79 data
Record 8-character STID number from displayed data.

Example of display group 79 data: 09900007A14CBF

Designations:

099 = Build Group prefix
00 = Placeholders
007A14CB = 8-character Station Identification (STID) number (example only! - each control module STID is different)
F = Check digit

Continued for all:

Exit and return to start screen
Select: "Vehicle Self Diagnosis "
Select: vehicle system "75 - "Telematics USA"
Select: function "05 - "Erase DTC Memory "

Select: function "06 "End Output "
Switch off ignition and wait a few moments
Switch on ignition
Return to select vehicle system in Vehicle Self Diagnosis "75 - "Telematics USA"

Select: function "02 - Check DTC Memory "

No DTCs must be present.

Check and confirm the green status indicator light in telematics control head is on
Select: function "06 - End Output "
Disconnect VAS 5051/5052 from Data Link Connector (DLC)

Control module, configuring:

Drive vehicle outside to area away from tall buildings, and with no overhead obstructions (trees, bridges, etc.).
Press the blue "OnStar" button. A recorded introduction will be heard.
Press the "OnStar" button again at any time during the recording (it is not necessary to wait for the recording to finish).
When an OnStar call center advisor answers, identify yourself as an Audi Technician, and that you have replaced the "Vehicle Communications Interface Unit (VCIM)".

Supply advisor with STID number and ESN from new module. Supply the VIN and customer details if necessary. The advisor will guide you through the system configuration and update of the customers account.
When configuration is complete, end call by pressing the Communications "DOT" button.
Wait ten minutes and press the "OnStar" button again to verify system operation. Inform call center advisor you are an Audi Technician performing a quality check after VCIM replacement/system configuration.
End call by pressing the Communications "DOT" button.

NOTE:

Normal connection time is 10 - 15 seconds. However, depending on local cellular/GPS conditions, making a connection could take up to three minutes. Be patient.
If the message: "unable to contact OnStar " is heard, try relocating vehicle to a more elevated or open area and repeat connection attempts. Depending on the local cellular/GPS traffic conditions, several connection attempts may be necessary (and are normal).
If the message: "OnStar request ended " is heard, the cellular connection was interrupted before the connection was completed. Wait for a short period of time before repeating connection attempt.
If you are still unable to connect, call OnStar Customer Care at 1-888-390-4050. The advisor will verify the customers OnStar account is active.