Section 42 (Electrical Equipment)
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- 27 Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control
- Battery
- General information
- Warnings and safety measures for lead-acid batteries
- Battery handling instructions
- Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting
- Battery in luggage compartment, disconnecting and connecting
- Battery in engine compartment, removing and installing
- Battery in luggage compartment, removing and installing
- Battery installation, checking
- Batteries with central gas venting
- Battery with charge indicator (magic eye), checking
- Visual inspection
- No-load voltage, checking
- Electrolyte level - batteries with charge indicator (magic eye), checking
- Electrolyte level - batteries with sealing plugs, checking
- Electrolyte specific gravity - batteries with sealing plugs, checking
- Battery, testing
- Battery, charging
- Quick-charging
- Battery Interrupt Igniter N253 - Audi RS4
- Generator (GEN)
- Generator (GEN) - 4-cylinder 1.8L Turbo engine, removing and installing
- Generator (GEN) - 4-cylinder 2.0L Turbo FSI engine, removing and installing
- Generator (GEN) - 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, removing and installing
- Generator (GEN) - 3.2L 6-cylinder FSI engine, removing and installing
- Generator (GEN) - 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Audi S4), removing and installing
- Generator (GEN) - 4.2L 8-cylinder FSI engine (Audi RS4), removing and installing
- Starter
- Starter - 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine, removing and installing
- Starter - 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo FSI engine, removing and installing
- Starter - 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, removing and installing
- Starter - 3.2L 6-cylinder FSI engine, removing and installing
- Starter - 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Audi S4), removing and installing
- Starter - 4.2L 8-cylinder FSI engine (Audi RS4), removing and installing
- Battery
- 90 Instruments
- Instrument Cluster
- General information
- Instrument cluster, disposal
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), function
- Message "dEF" in trip recorder display
- Instrument cluster, removing and installing
- Instrument cluster, rear view
- Instrument cluster multi-pin connector assignments
- Fuel Level Sensor G - front-wheel drive, multi-pin connector assignments
- Fuel Level Sensor G , Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169 - quattro, multi-pin connector assignments
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Gauge Sensor G2 - 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine, multi-pin connector assignments
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 - 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbo FSI engine, multi-pin connector assignments
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Gauge Sensor G2 - 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, multi-pin connector assignments
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 - 3.2L 6-cylinder FSI engine, multi-pin connector assignments
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 - 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Audi S4), multi-pin connector assignments
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor G62 - 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Audi RS4), multi-pin connector assignments
- Radio Frequency Controlled Clock Receiver J489 , removing and installing
- Instrument Cluster
- 92 Windshield Wiper Washer System
- Windshield Wiper System
- Windshield wiper system, removing and installing
- Windshield wiper blade park position, adjusting
- Windshield wiper blade - through 10.04, replacing
- Windshield wiper arm - through 10.04, assembly
- Windshield wiper blade mount - through 10.04, removing and installing
- Windshield wiper blade - from 11.04, replacing
- Windshield Washer System
- Rear Window Wiper Washer System
- Rear window wiper/washer, assembly
- Rear window washer spray jet, removing and installing
- Rear window washer spray jet, adjusting
- Rear window wiper arm, removing and installing
- Rear window wiper arm park position, adjusting
- Rear window wiper blade, replacing
- Rear window wiper motor, assembly
- Rear window wiper motor, removing and installing
- Washer fluid reservoir, removing and installing
- Headlamp Washer System - through 10.04
- Headlamp Washer System - from 11.04
- Windshield Wiper System
- 94 Lights, Switches - Exterior
- Halogen Headlamps - through 10.04
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions
- Halogen headlamps, assembly
- Headlamps, removing and installing
- Headlamps, adjusting
- Headlamps, service preparation
- Low Beam Headlamp M29 / M31 - bulb, replacing
- High Beam Headlamp M30 / M32 - bulb, replacing
- Turn signal/parking lamp bulb, replacing
- Headlamp securing lugs, servicing
- Halogen Headlamps - from 11.04
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions
- Halogen headlamps, assembly
- Headlamps, removing and installing
- Headlamps, adjusting
- Low Beam Headlamp M29 / M31 - bulb, replacing
- High Beam Headlamp M30 / M32 - bulb, replacing
- Parking Lamp M1 / M3 - bulb, replacing
- Front Turn Signal Lamp M5 / M7 - bulb, replacing
- Headlamp securing lugs, servicing
- Headlamps with High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamps - through 10.04
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions
- Headlamps with High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamps, assembly
- Headlamps, removing and installing
- Headlamps, adjusting
- Headlamps, service preparation
- HID low beam headlamp bulb - through approx. 09.01, replacing
- HID headlamp bulb, disposal
- HID low beam headlamp bulb - from approx. 09.01, replacing
- High Beam Headlamp M30 / M32 - bulb, replacing
- Turn signal/parking lamp bulb, replacing
- Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor V48 / V49, removing and installing
- High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344 - through approx. 09.01, removing and installing
- High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344 - from approx. 09.01, removing and installing
- Headlamp securing lugs, servicing
- Headlamps with High Intensity Gas Discharge HID Lamps - through 10.04
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions
- Headlamps with High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) "Bi-Xenon" Lamps, assembly
- Headlamps, removing and installing
- Headlamps, adjusting
- HID low beam headlamp bulb, replacing
- HID headlamp bulb, disposal
- High Beam Headlamp bulb M30 / M32, replacing
- High/Low Beam Switch-Over Solenoid N347 / N348, removing and installing
- Turn signal/parking lamp bulb, replacing
- Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor V48 / V49, removing and installing
- High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344, removing and installing
- Adapter cable for HID headlamp bulb control module, removing and installing
- Headlamp securing lugs, servicing
- Headlamps with High Intensity Gas Discharge HID Bi-Xenon Lamps - through 10.04
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions
- Headlamps with High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) "Bi-Xenon" Lamps, assembly
- Headlamps, removing and installing
- Headlamps, adjusting
- Headlamps, service preparation
- Notes
- Upper washer fluid reservoir and power steering fluid reservoir, removing and installing
- Preparation - vehicles with 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine
- Preparation - vehicles with 2.0L 4-cylinder Turbo FSI engine
- Preparation - vehicles with 3.0L 6-cylinder engine
- Preparation - vehicles with 3.2L 6-cylinder FSI engine
- Preparation - vehicles with 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Audi S4)
- Preparation - vehicles with 4.2L 8-cylinder FSI engine (Audi RS4)
- HID headlamp bulb, replacing
- HID headlamp bulb, disposal
- Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) bulb, replacing
- Parking Lamp M1 / M3 - bulb, replacing
- High/Low Beam Switch-Over Solenoid N347 / N348 and Dynamic Cornering Light Motor V318 / V319, removing and installing
- Front Turn Signal Lamp M5 / M7 - bulb, replacing
- High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344, removing and installing
- Headlamp securing lugs, servicing
- Fog Lamps - through 10.04
- Fog Lamps - from 11.04
- Fog lamp housing - Audi A4, removing and installing
- Fog lamp housing - Audi A4 with "S-line" equipment Audi S4, removing and installing
- Fog lamp housing - Audi RS4, removing and installing
- Fog lamp bulb - Audi A4, replacing
- Fog lamp bulb - Audi A4 with "S-line" equipment Audi S4, replacing
- Fog lamp bulb - Audi RS4, replacing
- Fog lamps, adjusting
- Side Mounted Turn Signals
- Rear Lights - through 10.04
- Rear Lights - from 11.04
- Rear lights in rear fender - Sedan, assembly
- Rear light/bulb carrier in rear fender - Sedan, removing and installing
- Rear lights in rear lid - Sedan, assembly
- Rear light/bulb carrier in rear lid - Sedan, removing and installing
- Taillamp/rear fog lamp bulb, replacing
- Rear lights in rear fender - Avant, assembly
- Rear light/bulb carrier in rear fender - Avant, removing and installing
- Rear lights in rear lid - Avant, assembly
- Rear light/bulb carrier in rear lid - Avant, removing and installing
- Taillamp/rear fog lamp bulb, removing and installing
- High-Mount Brake Lamp - through 10.04
- High-Mount Brake Lamp - from 11.04
- License Plate Lamp
- Steering Column Switch Module
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), function
- Steering column switch module, assembly
- Steering column switch module, removing and installing
- Spiral spring, removing and installing
- Steering Angle Sensor G85 , removing and installing
- Steering Column Electronics Systems Control Module J527 , removing and installing
- Steering Column Electronics Systems Control Module J527 , front multi-pin connector assignments
- Steering Column Electronics Systems Control Module J527 , rear multi-pin connector assignments
- Turn Signal Switch E2 , removing and installing
- Cruise Control Switch E45 , removing and installing
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch E22 , removing and installing
- Ignition/Starter Switch and Lock Cylinder
- Parking Aid System
- General information
- On Board Diagnostic (OBD), functions
- Parking aid system, component overview
- Parking Aid Control Module J446 , removing and installing
- Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer H15 - Sedan, removing and installing
- Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer H15 - Avant, removing and installing
- Rear parking aid sensors, removing and installing
- Automatic Headlamp Range Control
- Halogen Headlamps - through 10.04
- 96 Lights, Switches - Interior, Anti-theft
- Switches - Interior
- Light Switch E1 , removing and installing
- Ambient Illumination Deactivation Switch E491 , removing and installing
- Daytime running lamps (DRL) switch, removing and installing
- Emergency Flasher Button E229 , removing and installing
- Switches in center console, removing and installing
- Front heated seat regulating switches, removing and installing
- Rear heated seat regulating switches, removing and installing
- Start System Button E378 - Audi RS4, removing and installing
- Glove Compartment Lamp Switch E26 , removing and installing
- Mirror selector/adjustment switch, removing and installing
- Drivers power window switch panel - 2 switches, removing and installing
- Drivers power window switch panel - four switches, removing and installing
- Front passengers power window switch panel, removing and installing
- Rear door power window switches, removing and installing
- Sunroof Switch E8 , removing and installing
- Door contact switches, removing and installing
- Drivers Interior Locking Switch E150 , removing and installing
- Rear/Center Central Locking Switch E286 , removing and installing
- Remote Fuel Tank Flap Switch E204 and Rear Lid Remote Control Lock Switch E233 , removing and installing
- Drivers Seat Memory Program Control E97 , removing and installing
- Trunk Lock/Alarm/Central Locking Switch F124 - Sedan through 10.04, removing and installing
- Trunk Lock/Alarm/Central Locking Switch F124 - Avant through 10.04, removing and installing
- Trunk Lock/Alarm/Central Locking Switch F124 - from 11.04, removing and installing
- 12 V Socket U5 - in luggage compartment through 10.04, removing and installing
- 12 V Socket U5 - in luggage compartment from 11.04, removing and installing
- Anti-Theft Immobilizer
- Alarm Horn H12
- Lights - Interior
- Make-up Mirror Illumination L31 , removing and installing
- Front interior lamp module, removing and installing
- Ambient lighting LEDs, removing and installing
- Front Interior Light W1 - bulbs, replacing
- Front Passengers Map/Reading Light W13 , Drivers Map/Reading Light W19 - bulbs, replacing
- Front Passengers Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp K145 - from 11.04, removing and installing
- Rear interior lamp module, removing and installing
- Left Rear Reading Light W11 , Right Rear Reading Light W12 - bulbs, replacing
- Glove Compartment Light W6 , removing and installing
- Front ashtray light, removing and installing
- Rear ashtray light, removing and installing
- Drivers Door Opener Illumination L108 , Front Passengers Door Opener Illumination L109 , Left Rear Door Opener Illumination L110 , Right Rear Door Opener Illumination L111 , removing and installing
- Door entry warning lights, removing and installing
- Left Footwell Light W9 , Right Footwell Light W10 , removing and installing
- Left Rear Footwell Light W45 , Right Rear Footwell Light W46 , removing and installing
- Left Luggage Compartment Light W18 , Right Luggage Compartment Light W35 - Sedan, removing and installing
- Luggage Compartment Light W3 - Avant, removing and installing
- Luggage Compartment Light W3 - bulb, Avant, replacing
- Rear Lid Courtesy Lamp W51 - Avant, removing and installing
- Horn
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Garage Door Opener - HomeLink (R)
- Switches - Interior
- 97 Wiring
- Relay and fuse panels
- General information
- Fuse panel, removing and installing
- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 , removing and installing
- 9-position relay carrier, removing and installing
- 3-position relay carrier, removing and installing
- 4-position relay carrier, removing and installing
- Left connector station, removing and installing
- Comfort System Central Control Module J393 , removing and installing
- Right connector station, removing and installing
- Main fuse panel in left rear luggage compartment - Audi RS4, removing and installing
- Electronics box in plenum chamber, removing and installing
- Electronics box fan in plenum chamber, removing and installing
- 4-way relay carrier in electronics box in plenum chamber, removing and installing
- Connector junction, electronics box in plenum chamber, removing and installing
- Main fuse panel - vehicles with battery in engine compartment, removing and installing
- Positive terminal in plenum chamber - Audi RS4, removing and installing
- Wiring Harness and Connectors, servicing
- General information
- Safety precautions for repairing wiring harnesses and connectors
- Notes on repairs on wiring harnesses and connectors
- Notes on repairs to airbag and safety belt tensioner wiring harness
- Notes for repairs on CAN-Bus wires
- Repairing a wire with cross-section 0.22 mm 2 or 0.35 mm 2
- Antenna cables, replacing
- Antenna connector cable, replacing
- Relay and fuse panels