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Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Guarantees [Abstract] |  |
Maximum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other current liabilities | 1 year |
Minimum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other noncurrent liabilities | 1 year |
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 192 | $ 167
Accruals for warranties issued during the period | 119 | 91
Accruals from acquisitions and divestitures | (1) | 0
Changes in estimates to pre-existing warranties | (6) | 11
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period | (114) | (77)
Currency translation | (11) | 0
Balance at end of period | $ 179 | $ 192

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