NHTSA ID Number: 10250642
Manufacturer Communication Number: 990243
TSB/Document Date: 2024-02-26
Summary
The 2015 Audi Q3 Introduction
Note
New sensors are delivered with a transport protection cover which must be removed prior to installation.
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Refrigerant circuit
The refrigerant circuit of the Q3 is designed for R134a
refrigerant. The circuit is controlled by a six piston
compressor, A/C Compressor Regulating Valve N280 and
an expansion valve. The receiver/drier is mounted on the
condenser
and features a removable cartridge.
The high and low pressure service valves are located on the
right hand side of the engine compartment above the side
member.
High Pressure Sensor G65 sends its data by PWM signals to
Climatronic Control Module J255.
Design
Expansion valve
High Pressure Sensor G65
Passenger compartment heat
exchanger supply line
Connection for
refrigerant lines on
condenser
Passenger compartment heat exchanger
return line
Low pressure line
High pressure line
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A/C compressor with A/C Compressor
Regulating Valve N280.
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Cartridge-type receiver/drier
Air conditioner housing
The air conditioner housing of the has the following
features:
• A condensate drain that flows to the outside through
the center tunnel on the front passenger side.
• The passenger compartment heat exchanger can be
replaced without removing the instrument panel or
center console.
• The dust and pollen filter can be accessed from the front
passenger footwell.
Design
Central Air Door Motor V70
Defroster Door Motor V107
Left Temperature Door Motor
V158
602_040
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Networked components
A/C Control Module J301 communicates with Vehicle
Electrical System Control Module 1 J519 and Instrument
Cluster Control Module J285 via the CAN data bus.
The heated front seats are operated via Front Seat Heating
Control Module J774. J774 is wired directly to the J519 and
therefore does not communicated over the data bus.
LIN
Instrument Cluster CAN bus
Convenience CAN bus
602_042
Key:
C18 Windshield Antenna Suppression Filter
G17 Outside Air Temperature Sensor
G65 High Pressure Sensor
G92 Temperature flap control motor potentiometer
G107 Sunlight Photo Sensor
G112 Central Door Motor Position Sensor
G113 Back Pressure Door Motor Position Sensor
G135 Defroster Door Motor Position Sensor
G143 Recirculation Door Motor Position Sensor
G150 Left Vent Temperature Sensor
G151 Right Vent Temperature Sensor
G192 Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor
G220 Left Temperature Door Potentiometer/Actuator
G221 Right Temperature Door Potentiometer/Actuator
G238 Air Quality Sensor
G261 Left Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor
G262 Right Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor
G263 Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor
G344 Left Front Seat Temperature Sensor
G345 Right Front Seat Temperature Sensor
G355 Humidity Sensor
G397 Rain/Light Recognition Sensor
G645 Air Distribution Door Motor Position Sensor
J9
J59
J126
J255
J285
J301
J519
J533
Rear Window Defogger Relay
Load Reduction Relay
Fresh Air Blower Control Module
Climatronic Control Module
Instrument Cluster Control Module
A/C Control Module
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module 1
Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
N24 Fresh Air Blower Series Resistor with Fuse
N280 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve
V2
Fresh Air Blower
V70 Central Air Door Motor
V71 Defroster Door Motor
V107 Defroster Door Motor
V113 Recirculation Door Motor
V158 Left Temperature Door Motor
V159 Right Temperature Door Motor
Z1
Z7
Z9
Z45
Z46
Rear Window Defogger
Driver Backrest Heating Element
Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element
Left Front Seat Heating Element
Right Front Seat Heating Element
Signal processing
In the Q3, virtually all sensor and actuator signals are read
and processed by the Climatronic Control Module. The
exceptions are: Outside Temperature Sensor G17 and
Humidity Sensor G355.
Instrument Cluster Control Module J285 processes the
temperature signal from G17. Its value is transmitted to
the Climatronic Control Module via the CAN bus.
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Humidity Sensor G355 sends its data to Vehicle Electrical
System Control Module 1 J519 on a LIN bus. The data is
then transmitted to Climatronic Control Module over the
Convenience CAN bus.
Infotainment
Overview of versions
The Q3 will have two infotainment options available.
The standard equipment infotainment system features the
concert radio. The MMI Navigation plus system is optional.
The concert radio is based on the Radio Media Center (RMC)
infotainment platform. The MMI Navigation plus system is
based on the MMI 3rd generation plus (MMI 3G Plus)
infotainment platform.
The following table shows the key standard and optional
equipment features.
Concert radio
(North America)
MMI Navigation plus
(optional)
6.5“ TFT color monitor with 400 x 240 pixel resolution
7“ TFT color monitor with 800 x 480 pixel resolution
3D hard drive
navigation system
AM/FM radio with
phase diversity
AM/FM radio with
phase diversity and background tuner
Car menu
Car menu
CD drive
(MP3, AAC, WMA)
DVD drive
(Audio/Video, MP3, AAC, WMA, MPEG4)
1 SD card reader
(for SDHC cards with up to 32 GB of memory)
2 SD card readers
(for SDHC cards with up to 32 GB of memory)
20 GB jukebox
AUX In socket
Audi music interface (AMI)
Audi sound system
(10 x 180 watts)
Basic sound system
(4 x 20 watts)
Bluetooth interface
for HFP and A2DP (9ZX)
Premium speech dialogue system
1 SIM card reader
Bluetooth interface for HFP
and A2DP (9ZX)
Digital radio SDARS
Digital radio SDARS
CD changer (MP3)
CD changer (MP3)
Audi Sound System
Audi Sound System
BOSE Surround Sound (optional)
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MMI displays
(Front Information Display Control Head J685)
The concert radio (RMC) has a 6.5“ TFT display with
400 x 240 pixel resolution.
MMI Navigation plus has a 7“ TFT display with a maximum
resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.
The displays are connected to Information Electronics
Control Module 1 J794 by a 4-pin connector. Two of the
Concert radio display
MMI Navigation plus display
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four wires are used for image transfer by LVDS (Low Voltage
Differential Signaling). One wire is used for data transfer
by LIN bus. The fourth wire is a ground connection. Power
is supplied to the display through a separate connector.
This MMI display for vehicles in the North American market are
fixed in position and do not fold into the instrument panel.
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618_030a
Installation locations of control modules
Audi Q3 with MMI Navigation plus
Front Information Display Control
Head J685
CD Changer R41
602_020
Radio Control Module
Digital Sound System
Control Module J525
(only with Bose)
Information Electronics
Control Module 1 J794
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Sound systems
The Audi sound system is standard equipment for the Q3.
The audio amplifier delivers a total power output of 180
watts distributed to 10 speakers.
If the concert radio is installed in the vehicle, the audio
amplifier is integrated with Information Electronics Control
Module 1 J794.
Q3 with standard Audi sound system
Center Speaker R208
Right Front Mid-bass
Speaker R102
Right Front Treble
Speaker R22
Right Rear Mid-bass
Speaker R160
Right Rear Treble
Speaker R16
602_021
Left Front Mid-bass
Speaker R101
Left Front Treble
Speaker R20
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Left Rear Mid-bass
Speaker R159
Left Rear Treble
Speaker R14
Subwoofer
R211
Audi Q3 with BOSE Surround Sound
The optional BOSE Surround Sound System has 14 speakers
and delivers a total power output of approximately 465 watts.
The BOSE audio amplifier (Digital Sound System Control
Module J525) is installed in floor of the trunk.
Right Front Midrange
Speaker R104
Right Front Bass
Speaker R23
Center Speaker
R208
Right Front Treble
Speaker R22
Right Rear Mid-bass Speaker
R160
Right Rear Treble
Speaker R16
Right Effects
Speaker R210
602_022
Left Front Treble
Speaker R20
Left Front Midrange
Speaker R103
Left Front Bass
Speaker R21
Subwoofer
R211
Left Rear Mid-bass
Speaker R159
Left Rear Treble
Speaker R14
Left Effects
Speaker R209
Digital Sound System
Control Module J525
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Antenna overview
Most of the antennas for the Q3 are integrated in the rear
window. Only the telephone and navigation antennas are
located in Roof Antenna R216.
Telephone
602_031
Overview of rear window antennas with amplifiers
FM1/TV1 Antenna)
Antenna
Amplifier R24
FM1/AM
connection
AM Antenna)
602_023
integrated in rear spoiler
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FM2
connection
Service
Service interval overview for North American region
Service recommendations can be viewed through the MMI.
• Oil change service
• Mileage based service events
• Time based service events
Flexible service event
(ROW)
Mileage based service event
Time based service event
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35,000 mi (56,000 km)
4 years
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25,000 mi (40,000 km)
3 years
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The first recommended oil change for Q3 in the North American region is at 5000 mi (8000 km) or at one year from
the date of delivery. An oil change and inspection service is recommended at 15,000 mi (24,000 km) Oil change service
is recommended 10,000 mi (16,000 km) thereafter with. See the chart below.
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
625_080
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