NHTSA ID Number: 10144688
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSP-990593
TSB/Document Date: 2018-09-17
Summary
eSelf-Study Program 990593 - 2019 Audi
A7
connect vehicle-related services.
With the introduction of the connectivity box, the number
of versions of the gateway is reduced and the customer also
benefits from the increase in processing power.
Roof Antenna R216
Control Module for
Emergency Call Module and
Communication Unit
J949
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GPS signal input
Emergency Call Module Antenna
R263
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Design
Emergency battery
Backup antenna
The connectivity box is equipped with a backup antenna. It
is installed inside the box and helps ensure communication
in event the two external antennas fail.
An emergency battery is also installed in the connectivity
box. It is charged during vehicle operation and is maintenance-free.
If the vehicle is equipped with the Audi connect vehicle
tracking system, the connectivity box also has a shock
sensor. This is a three axis acceleration sender which is
able, when the vehicle is locked, to react accordingly to
shaking movements along the three axes and to minor
changes in pitch (> 0.25°).
The connectivity box is included in the component protection and is part of the immobilizer system.
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Installation position
On the A7, the connectivity box is installed underneath the
luggage compartment floor (front left). To avoid damage,
the connectivity box is protected by impact resistant trim.
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Data connection and diagnosis
The connectivity box is connected to J533 via the connect
CAN. The maximum data transfer speed is 500 kbit/s. Both
control modules are also connected via an Ethernet cable
which is used to transmit all mobile network data.
Connectivity box
eSIM
CGW
The Address word is "0075 Emergency call module".
Power cut
monitoring
Functions
performed
Shock sensor
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Key:
Ethernet
Connect CAN
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Sound
The following sound systems are available for the Audi A7 :
>> Audi sound system (9VD).
>> Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound (9VS).
>> Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 3D sound (8RF).
These can be combined with the MMI versions in different
ways (refer to the overview of versions on page 92 ).
The Audi sound system has a total power output of 180 W.
Center Speaker
R208
Right Front Midrange
Speaker
R104
Right Front Treble
Speaker
R22
With MMI navigation and above, the customer can choose
between two Bang & Olufsen Sound systems as optional
equipment: "Premium" (9VS) and "Advanced" (8RF).
Both Bang & Olufsen sound systems can generate the third
dimension of 3D sound using a special algorithm.
Left Front Midrange
Speaker 2
R276
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Left Front Treble Speaker
R20
Left Front Midrange
Speaker
R103
Left Front
Bass Speaker
R21
Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound (9VS)
The Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System (9VS) provides
the customer with a 15-channel sound system. It can reach
a total power output of 705 W.
Right Front Midrange
Speaker 2
R277
Right Front Bass
Speaker
Right Rear Treble
Speaker
R16
The premium sound system requires two speakers to generate the 3D sound. They are installed in the A-pillars.
Right Rear Bass
Speaker
R17
Right Effects
Speaker
R210
Subwoofer
R211
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Left Rear Bass
Speaker
R15
Left Rear Treble
Speaker
R14
Left Effects
Speaker
R209
Digital Sound System
Control Module
J525
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Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with
3D sound (8RF)
The best sound quality experience for customers is provided by the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System. This
system has 19 channels and reaches a total power output
of 1820 W.
The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System requires four
speakers to generate the 3D sound. Two of these are in the
A-pillars and two are in the headliner in front of the handle.
Center Speaker
R208
Center Speaker 2
R219
Right Front Treble
Speaker
R22
Right Front Midrange
Speaker
R104
On the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, the two
treble speakers in the instrument panel are retractable.
Left Front Midrange
Speaker 2
R276
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Left Front Treble Speaker
R20
Left Front Midrange
Speaker
R103
Left Front Bass
Speaker
R21
Left Rear Midrange
Speaker 2
R341
Right Front Bass
Speaker
R23
Right Rear Treble
Speaker
R16
Right Rear Midrange
Speaker 2
R340
Right Front Midrange
Speaker 2
R277
Right Rear Bass
Speaker
R17
Right Effects
Speaker
R210
Subwoofer
R211
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Left Rear Bass
Speaker
R15
Left Rear Treble
Speaker
R14
Left Effects
Speaker
R209
Digital Sound System
Control Module
J525
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Antennas
Rear window antennas
The antennas for radio reception in the Audi A7 are integrated in the rear window.
Antenna Amplifier 2
R111
FM2 connection
104
AM antenna
Antenna Amplifier
R24
FM1/AM connection
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Mobile phone antennas
The mobile phone antennas in the A7 are located on the
roof, in the rear bumper and depending vehicle equipment,
under the instrument panel.
Mobile phone antenna for vehicles with Audi phone box
The Audi A7 can be equipped with the Audi phone box 9ZE
as an optional extra. This is always connected to the LTE
antenna 3 R330 which is positioned on the left in the rear
bumper.
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Mobile Device
Charger 1
J1146
Cellular Telephone
Amplifier
R86
LTE Antenna 3
R330
Mobile phone antennas for vehicles with
Audi connect infotainment services only
If Audi connect infotainment services (IT1/IT3) are available for the vehicle but vehicle-related services are not, the
mobile phone antenna connections are as shown below.
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Information Electronics
Control Module 1
J794
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LTE Antenna 1
R297
LTE Antenna 2
R306
Mobile phone antennas for vehicles with Audi connect
infotainment and vehicle-related services with Control
Module for Emergency Call Module and Communication
Unit J949
J949 is permanently connected to Emergency Call Module
Antenna R263 (main antenna) and Emergency Call Module
Antenna 2. In this case, the roof antenna is only used by
J949.
Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794 has an
exclusive connection to two antennas: one in the rear
bumper (LTE Antenna 1 R297) and one centrally under the
instrument panel (LTE Antenna 2 R306).
Emergency Call Module
Antenna
R263
LTE Antenna 1
R297
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Information Electronics
Control Module 1
J794
LTE Antenna 2
R306
Emergency Call
Module Antenna
2
R322
Control Module for Emergency Call
Module and Communication Unit
J949
Mobile phone antennas for vehicles with Audi connect
infotainment and vehicle-related services without Control
Module for Emergency Call Module and Communication
Unit J949
On this version, the telephone antenna on the roof is used
both by Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794 and
the Data Bus on Board Diagnostic Interface J533 (connected
gateway).
An antenna splitter in J533 is used to switch between them.
This switch-over function is described in the following.
Emergency Call Module
Antenna
R263
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Information Electronics
Control Module 1
J794
Data Bus on Board
Diagnostic Interface
J533
LTE Antenna 1
R297
Emergency Call
Module Antenna 2
R322
LTE Antenna 2
R306
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Antenna splitter function in J533
The signal from LTE Antenna 1 is usually sent to J794 via an
antenna splitter in Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
J533. If Emergency Call Module Antenna J263 has sufficient reception, it will be used if an emergency call is
required.
Information Electronics
Control Module 1
J794
Data Bus Diagnostic Interface
J533
LTE Antenna 1
R297
Emergency Call
Module Antenna
R263
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If the reception of Emergency Call Module Antenna R263 is
insufficient when an emergency call is required, the
antenna splitter switches over and J533 uses the signal
from Emergency Call Module Antenna 2 R322.
The connection to J794 is ended and the emergency call is
made via R322.
Information
Electronics Control
Module 1
J794
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic
Interface
J533
Emergency Call Module
Antenna 2
R322
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Emergency Call
Module Antenna
R263
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Inspection and maintenance
3.0 ltr. TFSI engine
Engine oil change
TBD
Inspection
TBD
Pollen filter change interval
TBD
Air filter change interval
TBD
Brake fluid change interval
TBD
Spark plug change interval
TBD
Fuel filter change interval
–
Valve gear
Chain (maintenance-free)
ATF change interval
TBD
Read out ash deposit mass in diesel particulate
filter (in km)
–
Air ionization system
Vials in function unit for fragrance diffuser
system GX43
TBD
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Appendix
eSelf-Study programs
For further technical information on the Audi A7, please refer to the following eSelf-Study programs.
SSP 990293
The 2019 A8
Infotainment and Audi Connect Systems
SSP 920173
The Audi 3.0l V6 TFSI EA839 engine
The Audi 3.0l V6 TFSI
The 2019 A8 Infotainment and Audi Connect
Systems
EA839 Engine
eSelf Study Program 990293
eSelf Study Program 920173
SSP 990393
The 2019 Audi A8
Driver Assistance Systems
The 2019 A8 Driver Assistance Systems
SSP 960293
The 2019 Audi A8 Running Gear and
Suspension Systems
The 2019 A8 Running Gear and Suspension
Systems
Self Study Program 990393
Self Study Program 960293
SSP 970293
The 2019 Audi A8
Electrics and Electronics
The 2019 Audi A8 Electrics and Electronics
SSP 980193
The 2019 Audi A8
Climate Control Systems
The 2019 A8 Climate Control System
eSelf-Study Program 970293
eSelf-Study Program 980193
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Knowledge assessment
An On-Line Knowledge Assessment (exam) is Available for this eSelf-Study Program.
The Knowledge Assessment is required for Certification credit.
You can find this Knowledge Assessment at: www.accessaudi.com
From the accessaudi.com Homepage:
›› Click on the “App Links”
›› Click on the “Academy site CRC”
Click on the Course Catalog Search and select “990593 - The 2019 Audi A7 Introduction”
Please submit any questions or inquiries via the Academy CRC Online Support Form
which is located under the “Support” tab or the “Contact Us” tab of the Academy CRC.
Thank you for reading this eSelf-Study Program and taking the assessment.
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