NHTSA ID Number: 10122165
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSP 970243
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
This document contains the eSelf study program for the onboard power supply and networking systems.
Special feature
Transfers the LIN signals from J533 (Gateway) to Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Module J453 in
models equipped with a multifunction steering wheel
J527
610_012
Heating / air conditioning
Designation
A/C Control Module J301
Climatronic Control Module J255
Equipment
• Air conditioning system, PR No.: KH6
• Climatronic, PR No.: 9AK
Installation position
In center of instrument panel
Tasks
Controlling:
• Temperature
• Blower
• Air distribution
Address Word
08
Data bus communication
• Convenience CAN bus participant
• J301 is also the LIN master of Refrigerant Circuit Pressure Sensor G805
• J255 is also the LIN master of Air Quality Sensor G238 and Humidity Sensor in Fresh Air Intake Duct
G657
Special feature
All LIN slaves are connected to a LIN output.
J301
610_015
17
J255
610_016
Door electronics, driver side
Designation
Driver Door Control Module J386
Equipment
Always installed
Installation position
In the driver's door
Task
Controlling the electrical and electronic components in and on the driver's door
Address Word
42
Data bus communication
• Convenience CAN bus participant
• In 5-door models it is connected to Driver Side Rear Door Control Module J926
Special features
• J386 acts as the substitute master for the central locking system in the event of failure of Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519
• Activates the side marker lights in the driver's door mirror
J386
610_017
Front passenger side door electronics
Designation
Front Passenger Door Control Module J387
Equipment
Always installed
Installation position
In the front passenger's door
Task
Controlling the electrical and electronic components in and on the front passenger's door
Address Word
52
Data bus communication
• Convenience CAN bus participant
• In 5-door models it is connected to Passenger Side Rear Door Control Module J927 via a LIN line
Special feature
Activates the side marker lights in the front passenger door mirror
J387
610_018
18
Advanced key / keyless entry and start authorization
Designation
Access/Start Authorization Control Module J518
Equipment
Optional equipment, PR No.: 4F2
Installation position
Under the instrument panel
Tasks
• Reads signals from both capacitive sensors
• Activation of the entry and start authorization antennas
Address Word
B7
Data bus communication
Convenience CAN bus participant
Special feature
External antennas connected to J518 are not installed in the doors but rather on the vehicle underbody near
the ‘B’ pillars.
J518
610_019
Electrical steering column lock
Designation
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module J764
Equipment
Optional advanced key, PR No.: 4I3
Installation position
On the steering column
Tasks
• Locking and unlocking the steering column
• Terminal management master
Address Word
2B
Data bus communication
Convenience CAN bus participant
Special features
• Can be replaced separately from the steering column
• Immobilizer participant
• Reads signals from the entry and start authorization button
J764
610_020
19
Back-up camera
Designation
Rearview Camera System Control Module J772
Equipment
Optional equipment
Version:
•
Parking aid (front/rear) with back-up camera, PR No.: 7X2+KA2
Installation position
Behind the side trim on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment
Tasks
• Converting and processing the raw images captured by the rearview camera
• Transferring the processed images to Information Electronics Control Module J794
Address Word
6C
Data bus communication
Convenience CAN bus participant
Special features
• Video connections are mechanically encoded
• Only two of the three connections are used
J772
Back-up camera connection
Unused
Electrical
Video output
connection
610_025
Audi
adaptive cruise control
Audi pre sense front
Designation
Distance Regulation Control Module J428
Equipment
Optional equipment for vehicles with:
•
Stronic, PR No.: 8T3
•
pre sense front, PR No.: 7W2
Installation position
Behind center of front grille below license plate mount
Tasks
• Radar scanning of traffic
• Controlling speed and distance
Address Word
13
Data bus communication
CAN-Extended bus participant
Special feature
Independent braking to a standstill behind a vehicle driving ahead and independent restarting
(ACC Stop & Go)
J428
610_043
20
Infotainment
Designation
Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794
Equipment
Versions:
• MMI Radio, PR No.: I8B
• MMI Navigation plus, PR No.: I8F, 7UG
Installation position
In the glove compartment
Task
Controlling the infotainment systems
Address Word
5F
Data bus communication
Infotainment CAN bus participant
Special features
J794 is the system manager as well as the ring break diagnostics master for the MOST bus
J794
(MMI navigation plus with Audi
connect module shown)
610_026
Sound amplifier*
Designation
Digital sound package control unit J525
Equipment
Installed on all vehicles Bang & Olufsen sound system
Installation position
Under the driver’s seat
Task
Activation of the speakers
Address Word
47
Data bus communication
MOST bus participant
J525
610_027
*The sound amplifier for vehicles equipped with the Audi sound system is integrated with Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794.
21
Electronic Stabilization Program ESP
Designation
ABS/ESP Control Module J104
Equipment
Always installed
Installation position
• On the right side of the engine compartment near the bulkhead
Tasks
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Address Word
03
Data bus communication
Suspension CAN bus participant
Special features
• The control module can be replaced separately from the valve block using ESD protective mat VAS 6613
• The electro-mechanical parking brake is integrated in the ABS control module. Address Word 53 for
electro-mechanical parking brake has been deleted.
Anti lock braking system ABS
Electronic Stabilization Program ESP
Traction Control System TCS
Electronic Differential Lock EDL
Electronic transverse lock
Post collision brake assist
Electro-mechanical parking brake EPB
J104
Hydraulic unit
610_029
Power steering
Designation
Power Steering Control Module J500
Equipment
Always installed
Installation position
Connected to the steering gear
Tasks
•
•
•
•
Address Word
44
Data bus communication
Suspension CAN bus participant
Special features
• Control module with power steering motor and Steering Angle Sensor G85 can only be replaced together
with the steering gear
• G85 has no separate data bus connections; data is transferred via Power Steering Control Module J500
Power steering
Servotronic – speed-dependent power steering
Corrective steering intervention in combination with Audi active lane assist
Corrective steering intervention in combination with ESP
J500
610_030
Reference
For detailed descriptions of the suspension components refer to eSelf-Study Program 960143, The 2015 Audi A3 Running
Gear and Suspension.
22
All-wheel drive
Designation
All Wheel Drive Control Module J492
Equipment
Standard equipment with quattro drive train
Installation position
Connected externally to the rear axle gear
Task
Control of the Haldex coupling according to the driving situation
Address Word
22
Data bus communication
Suspension CAN bus participant
Special feature
The control can be replaced separately without removing the rear axle gear
J492
610_031
Parking aid
Designation
Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module J791
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