Repairs - Audi A5/S5 (F5) - error code B2000 96 - Virtual Cockpit

Error B2000 96 in the digital instrument cluster.

The error B2000 96 – Internal component fault is stored in the fault memory.
The driver assistance functions are no longer available as the virtual cockpit has failed.
The warning tones and the clicking sound of the indicators may also fail.

The digital instrument cluster display shows the following error messages, for example:

- ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) not available
- Front Assist not available
- Error: Instrument cluster. See a workshop!

In some cases, the 12.3-inch speedometer display may remain dark, with only the indicator lights and the side displays illuminating. Alternatively, one of the side displays may fail, whilst all other displays continue to function correctly.

Other possible entries in the fault memory are:

A00049 – Control unit faulty
B200041 – Instrument cluster component faulty
B200041 – Control unit faulty
B2000 41 – General checksum error
B200044 – Control module faulty
B200049 – Control module defective
B2000 96 – Internal component fault
B2000 – Control module defective
B159A F0 - Fallback function activated
10485828 - Control unit faulty
10485833 - Control unit faulty
10485841 - Monitored display output