NHTSA ID Number: 10122448
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSP 960243
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
This document contains the eSelf Study Program that teaches a basic knowledge of the design and functions of the new model.
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Notes
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Suspension
Overall concept
By using key suspension components from the 2015 A3
sedan, special emphasis was placed on lightweight design
as part of the Audi
Ultra Strategy. Some suspension components are made from aluminum.
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The front and rear axle carriers are connected to the car body by
additional cross pieces. This provides a high level of vehicle rigidity
and reduction of vibration.
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Overview
Continental ESC MK100
second generation tire pressure
monitoring system
Three-spoke sports wheel in various
versions as options
17” wheels standard, 18” and 19”
optional on some models
15“ or 16” inch brakes
standard
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15" rear wheel brakes with
electro-mechanical parking brake
(EPB)
Four-link rear axle for front
wheel drive and quattro drive
ACC is optional
MacPherson strut front axle in
combination with aluminum sub
frame and steering knuckle.
Electro-mechanical steering
with Servotronic function as
standard
Tandem master brake cylinder with
single 10“ or 11“ brake servo
Reference
For detailed information about the design and function of the electro-mechanical steering system, refer to eSelf-Study
Program 960143, The 2015 Audi A3Running Gear and Suspension System.
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Electrical system
Installation locations of control modules
Some of the control modules shown in the overview may
be optional or country specific and not available in the
North American market.
Refer to the current service literature for details of control
module positions, as well as instructions for installation
and removal.
J387
J668
J104
J250
J794
J500
R242
E380
J685
J428
J234
J587
J518
J745
J533
J285
J527
J525
J764
J623
J791
J667
J519
J386
Key:
E380 Multimedia System Control Head
J104
J234
J250
J255
J256
J285
J386
J387
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ABS/ESP Control Module
Airbag Control Module
ECD Control Module (electronically controlled damping)
Climatronic Control Module
Convertible Top Operation Control Module
Instrument Cluster Control Module
Driver Door Control Module
Passenger Door Control Module
J428
J492
J500
J518
J519
J525
J527
J533
J527
Distance Regulation Control Module
All Wheel Drive Control Module
Power Steering Control Module
Access/Start Authorization Control Module
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module 1
Digital Sound System Control Module
Steering Column Electronics Control Module
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface (Gateway)
Steering Column Electronics Control Module
J1017
J769
J772
J492
J770
J256
J1016
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J623
J667
J668
J685
J745
J764
J769
J770
J772
Engine Control Module
Left Headlamp Power Output Stage
Right Headlamp Power Output Stage
Front Information Display Control Head
Cornering Lamp and Headlamp Range Control Module
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module
Lane Change Assistance Control Module
Lane Change Assistance Control Module 2
Rear View Camera System Control Module
J791 Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module
J794 Information Electronics Control Module 1
J1016 Rear Driver Side Window Control Module
J1017 Rear Passenger Side Window Control Module
R242 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera
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Topology
Light switch
E1
Left Headlamp
Power Output
Stage J667
Anti-theft Alarm
System Sensor
G578
Wiper Motor
Control Module
J400
Right Headlamp
Power Output
Stage J668
Rain/Light
Recognition Sensor
G397
or
Left Head Area
Heater Control
Module J846
Vehicle Electrical
System Control
Module J519
Right Head Area
Heater Control
Module J847
Instrument Cluster
Control Module
J285
Humidity sensor
G355
Power Output
Module for Left
LED Headlight
Power Output
Module for Right
LED Headlight
Convertible Top
Control Module
J256
Lane Change
Assistance Control
Module 2 J770
Steering Column
Electronics Control
Module J527
Data Link Connector
Rear Passenger Side
Window Control
Module J1016
Driver Door Control
Module J386
Rear Driver Side
Window Control
Module J1017
Passenger Door
Control Module
J387
Trailer detector
control unit
J345
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533 (Gateway)
Nox Sensor Control
Module
J583*
Engine Control
Module
J623
Access/Start
Authorization
Control Module
J518
Nox Sensor Control
Module 2
J881*
Electronic Steering
Column Lock
Control Module
J764
Passenger Occupant
Detection System
Control Module
J706
Vehicle tracking
system interface
control unit
J843
Left Front Seat
Belt Tensioner
Control Module
J854
Special vehicle control unit
J608
Right Front Seat
Belt Tensioner
Control Module
J855
Climatronic Control
Module J255
Airbag
Control Module
J234
Transmission
Control Module
J217
Selector Lever
Sensor System
Control Module
J587
Refrigerant Circuit
Pressure Sensor
G805
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*TDI engine only
Fresh Air Blower
Control Motor
J126
Humidity Sensor in
Fresh Air Intake
Duct
G657
Air quality sensor
G238
Structure-Borne
Sound Control
Module J869
The topology shows all control modules with connectivity
to the data bus system. Some of the control modules
shown here are optional or country-specific equipment, or
may be introduced at a later date.
Cornering Lamp and
Headlamp Range
Control Module
J745
or
For example: Cornering Light and Headlamp Range Control
Module J745 is never installed in combination with Headlamp Range Control Module J431; only one or the other is
installed.
Multimedia System
Control Head E380
Headlamp Range
Control Module
J431
Front Information
Display Control
Head J685
Lane Change
Assistance Control
Module J769
Driver Assistance
Systems Front
Camera
R242
or
Automatic High
Beam Assistance
Control Module
J844
Digital Sound System Control
Module J525
Lane Change
Assistance Control
Module J769
Information
Electronics Control
Module 1 J794
ABS/ESP Control
Module J104
Power Steering
Control Module
J500
All Wheel Drive
Control Module
J492
Parallel Parking
Assistance Control
Module J791
Battery Monitoring
Control Module
J367
Generator
C
R
Media Oriented Systems Transport
Rearview Camera
System Control
Module J772
Multifunction
Steering Wheel
Control Module
J453
Electronic Damping
Control Module
J250
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Key:
Powertrain CAN bus
Infotainment CAN bus
LIN bus
Convenience CAN bus
Diagnostics CAN bus
Sub-bus systems
Extended CAN bus
Suspension CAN bus
MOST bus
"OR" configuration
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Climatronic
The A3 Cabriolet will come with Climatronic dual-zone air
conditioning as standard equipment.
The Climatronic system has a moisture and enthalpy*
control system. The moisture control system is used to
detect windshield fogging.
A/C Compressor Regulator Valve N280
Climate Control Module J255
Right Head Area Heater
Control Module J847
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Left Head Area Heater
Control Module J846
* Enthalpy is the heat content of a system at a constant pressure.
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Left vent frame
Operation
Summary of main functions:
Climatronic
Control panel and control module
Climatronic Control Module J255 with display
Functions on the control panel
Two rotary controls for drive and passenger side vent temperature
AC button
AUTO button
Rotary blower control
Defroster button
Manual air recirculation button
Heated rear window button
Three buttons for setting the air distribution
Optional seat heater button, three-stage
Number of temperature zones
2
Air flow and air flow distribution in the occupant cell
Defroster vents
Dash panel vents, left-centre-right
Footwell vents, right/left
Rear footwell vents, right/left
Rear vents
Moisture and enthalpy control system
yes
Automatic aire recycle control
yes
Air quality sensor
yes
Sun sensor
yes
Interior moisture sensor
yes
Exterior moisture sensor
yes
Glove compartment cooling
no
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Head area heating*
Head Area Heater Control Modules J846/J847
Head area heating is optional for the front seats of the A3
Cabriolet. Sport seats can also be ordered with head area
heating as an option.
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