Service

Repair Manual
Audi A4 2008 ➤
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System Description - Exterior Lamps
Edition 09.2008

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Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
01 - On Board Diagnostic

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Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

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Contents

01 - On Board Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Exterior Lamps, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General Information and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Low Beam, Switching On Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 High Beam Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Headlamps, Switching On with Headlamp Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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5 Brake Lamps, Controlling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Blinking Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Coming Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8 Leaving Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9 Backup Lamps, Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.2 Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.3 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
11 Changing a Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12 Headlamp Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12.1 General Information and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12.2 Manual Headlamp Range Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12.3 Automatic Dynamic Range Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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12.6 Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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01 – On Board Diagnostic
1 Exterior Lamps, General Information
⇒ “1.1 General Information and Technical Data”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Components”, page 1

1.1 General Information and Technical Data

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1.2 Components
Component Note
Light Switch -E1- Always Installed
Turn Signal Switch -E2- Always Installed
Warning Light Button -E229 - Always Installed
Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397- Special Equipment

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Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285- Always Installed
Driver Door Control Module -J386- Always Installed
Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387- Always Installed
Comfort System Central Control Module -J393- Always Installed
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519 - Always Installed
Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module - Always Installed
J527-
Automatic High Beam Control Module -J844- Special Equipment
Driver Exterior Mirror Turn Signal Lamp -L131- Always Installed
Front Passenger Exterior Mirror Turn Signal Lamp - Always Installed
L132-
License Plate Lamp -X- Always Installed
Left and Right Headlamps Always Installed, Halogen or Xenon Headlamps
Left and Right Tail Lamps Always Installed

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2 Low Beam, Switching On Automati‐

cally
⇒ “2.1 General Information and Components”, page 2
⇒ “2.2 Function Description”, page 2
⇒ “2.3 Service Information”, page 3

2.1 General Information and Components

This function possible only if the vehicle has a rain/light recogni‐
tion sensor and the headlamp switch is set to AUTO.
The following components are included in this function:
♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-
♦ Headlamp Switch -E1-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
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♦ Windshield Wiper/Washer Intermittent Switch -E22-
♦ Tail Lamps
♦ Headlamps

2.2 Function Description

Function Requirement
1 - Switching on based on the ambient light
The rain/light recognition sensor -G397- sends the ambient light
information to the vehicle electrical system control module -J519-
via the LIN data bus.
The follow criteria must be met in order for the rain/light recogni‐
tion sensor to work correctly:
♦ The glass near the sensor must be clean.
♦ The coding in the rain/light recognition sensor must be adap‐
ted to the glass.
The lamps could switch on too early or too late if the working range
for the rain/light recognition sensor is set incorrectly.
If the brightness limit is not met, then the data bus tells the vehicle
electrical system control module to switch on the headlamps.

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The comfort system central control module -J393- switches on the

tail lamps and the vehicle electrical system control module
switches on the headlamps. The illumination for the instrument
cluster and the switches will also be switched on.
2 - Switching on via the rain recognition sensor
The low beams will switch on after a predetermined number of
wipe cycles (rain/light recognition sensor). The number of wipe
cycles depends on the ambient light.
The comfort system central control module switches on the tail
lamps and the vehicle electrical system control module switches
on the headlamps.
The rain/light recognition sensor switches off automatically if the
wipers do not move for a specific amount of time. On this case
the illumination for the instrument cluster and the switches will not
switch on.
3 - Switching on via the fog lamps
Whenever the fog lamp button is pressed, the low beam head‐
lamps turn on if the switch is set to AUTO. This will happen
regardless of the amount of darkness
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2.3 Service Information

It is very important to make sure the rain/light recognition sensor
-G397- is installed correctly if a windshield is being replaced. The
coding in the rain/light recognition sensor must be changed if a
different type of windshield is being installed. Refer to Guided
Fault Finding, 09 - electronic central electric, rain/light recognition
sensor functions.
The low beams will switch on for reasons of safety even if the rain/
light recognition sensor is faulty and the headlamp switch -E1- is
set to AUTO.
The driver can set the sensitivity of the rain/light recognition sen‐
sor via the CAR menu in the MMI. It is possible to set the switch-
on point in the exterior lamps menu. There are three possible
settings: early, central and late.

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3 High Beam Assistant

⇒ “3.1 General Information and Components”, page 4
⇒ “3.2 Function Description”, page 4
⇒ “3.3 Service Information”, page 6

3.1 General Information and Components

The high beam assistant makes it possible for the high beams to
switch on and off based on the traffic and the ambient conditions.
This prevents glare for the other motorists as well as unnecessary
use of the high beams.
This function is possible only if the vehicle has a rain/light recog‐
nition sensor and an automatic high beam control module.
The automatic high beam switch-on includes the following com‐
ponents:
♦ Headlamp Switch -E1-
♦ Turn Signal Switch -E2-

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♦ Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-
♦ Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-
♦ Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533-
♦ Automatic High Beam Control Module -J844 - with a camera
with CMOS images sensors
♦ Left High Beam Headlamp -M30- and Right High Beam Head‐
lamp -M32- (Halogen)
♦ Left Low Beam Reflector Motor -V294- and Right Low Beam
Reflector Motor -V295- (Bi-Xenon)

3.2 Function Description

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To activate the high beam assistant, set the headlamp switch -

E1- to AUTO and then push the turn signal switch -E2- one time
to the front. The steering column electronic systems control mod‐
ule -J527- recognizes the position of the turn signal switch and
sends the message to the vehicle electrical system control mod‐
ule -J519- via the CAN Bus Comfort.
The headlamp symbol in the instrument cluster will illuminate with
an “A” to let the driver know the high beam assistant is on. When
the high beams are on, the blue high beam symbol also comes
on.

Functionality
The base of the interior rearview mirror has a camera with CMOS
images sensors, which also switch on and off the low beam (see
chapter 2) and the high beam. The electronics, automatic high
beam control module, are integrated in the automatic dimming
interior rearview mirror.
The CMOS camera takes a white and red picture of the actual
traffic and ambient conditions. The automatic high beam control
module evaluates the information and switches the high beams
on or off.
If passing or approaching vehicles are recognized, the CAN Bus
sends the request to the vehicle electrical system control module

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to switch off the high beam. A request to switch off will also be
sent if a specific minimum vehicle speed is not reach or if the
ambient brightness exceeds a set limit because of the daylight or
bright street illumination. If there are no switch off conditions
present, then a switch off request will be sent.
The vehicle electrical system control module controls the bulbs
for the left and right high beam headlamps as well as the left and
right low beam reflector motors based on the high beam recom‐
mendation sent from the automatic high beam control module
when the automatic high beam switch-on is activated and the ve‐
hicle road speed exceeds a defined value and the vehicle elec‐
trical system control module simultaneously gives the command
to the rain/light recognition sensor to switch on.
If the rain/light recognition sensor does not send the switch-off
command, then the high beams are not controlled. If the high
beams were switched off by the high beam assistant, and if the
rain/light recognition sensor sends the command to switch off the
low beams then the high beam is no longer controlled.
The driver can then manually switch the high beams on or off.
If the automatic high beam control module sends a switch-off
command, the driver can switch the high beams back on by push‐

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ing the turn signal switch forward one time. The high beam
assistant is now temporarily deactivated. Pushing the turn signal
switch forward one more time will activate the high beam assistant
again. If the driver pulls the turn signal switch after the temporary
deactivation, the high beams will be switched off and the high
beam assistant remains deactivated.
If the high beam assistant switches on the high beams, the driver
can switch them off by pulling the turn signal switch one time. The
high beam assistant will remain deactivated. If the driver pushes
the turn signal switch forward one time when the high beams are
on, then the high beam assistant will be deactivated temporarily
and the high beams remain on. When the turn signal switch is
pushed again, the automatic high beam is activated. If the turn
signal switch is pulled once again after it was temporarily deacti‐
vated, then the high beam assistant is deactivated permanently.

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E1 - Headlamp Switch
E2 - Turn Signal Switch
J285 - Instrument Cluster Con‐
trol Module
J519 - Vehicle Electrical Sys‐
tem Control Module
J527 - Steering Column Elec‐
tronic Systems Control Module
J533 - Data Bus On Board Di‐
agnostic Interface
J844 - Automatic High Beam
Control Module
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B - Wire Connection
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E - Instrument Cluster CAN
Bus/Chassis

3.3 Service Information

In case of a malfunction (communication with the automatic high
beam control module -J844- is not possible, the view for the
CMOS camera is blocked or the automatic high beam control
module is faulty), then the driver will be warned:
♦ A gong will sound one time when there is a malfunction (high
beam assistant active or is being activated) The gong will
sound again when the high beam assistant is activated again
after switching the ignition on or off.
♦ A message appears in the instrument cluster.

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4 Headlamps, Switching On with Head‐

lamp Switch
⇒ “4.1 General Information and Components”, page 7
⇒ “4.2 Function Description”, page 7
⇒ “4.3 Service Information”, page 8

4.1 General Information and Components

Different settings for the headlamps can be selected using the
headlamp switch.
The following components are included in this function:
♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-
♦ Headlamp Switch -E1-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
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♦ Headlamps

4.2 Function Description

The vehicle electrical system control module -J519- reads the
position of the headlamp switch -E1- .
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Type Switch-On Condition Note
AUTO, automatic light Not in standard production; availa‐
ble only when the vehicle has a rain/
light recognition sensor -G397- .
Parking lamp (USA: sidemarker) ♦ Headlamp switch -E1- set to USA vehicles with Halogen head‐
parking lamp lamps: there are no bulbs for the
daytime running lamps and the
♦ Ignition is turned off, and the parking lamps. The bulbs for the
headlamp switch is set to low side marker lamps are controlled
beam installed.
♦ Terminal 15 OFF, the headlamp USA vehicles with Xenon head‐
switch is set to AUTO, and the lamps: the bulbs for the left and
rain/light recognition sensor re‐ right side marker lamps are control‐
ports darkness led as well as the LED modules for
the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps. In the back of USA
vehicles, the bulbs for the rear side
marker lamps are also controlled.
Low beam ♦ The ignition is turned on
♦ The headlamp switch is set to
low beam

Daytime running lamp ♦ Terminal 15 is on The daytime running lamps must be

coded in the vehicle electrical sys‐
♦ The headlamp switch is set to 0 tem control module. The daytime
or AUTO running lamps can be coded re‐
gardless of the type of headlamp.
The function of the tail lamps is co‐
ded regardless of the type of head‐
lamps. The driver can also switch
the daytime running lamps on or off
in the Car menu depending on the
coding in the vehicle electrical sys‐
tem control module.

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Type Switch-On Condition Note

High beam, static (with rain/light
recognition sensor)
♦ Terminal 15 on The high beam is either a single
bulb or a moveable flap inside the
♦ The headlamp switch set to AU‐ headlamp.
TO
♦ The rain/light recognition sensor
reports darkness
♦ The low beams on
♦ The turn signal switch to high
beam

High beam, static (without rain/light ♦ Terminal 15 on The high beam is either a single
recognition sensor) bulb or a moveable flap inside the
♦ The headlamp switch set to low headlamp.
beam
♦ The turn signal switch on high
beam

High beam, flasher Turn signal switch set to flasher

Fog lamp ♦ The fog lamp button on the

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headlamp switch pressed
♦ The headlamp switch set to AU‐
TO, parking lamp, or low beam

Rear fog lamps ♦ The rear fog lamp button on the

headlamp switch is pressed
♦ The headlamp switch set to AU‐
TO, low beam, or parking lamp
(including the fog lamp)

Parking lamps ♦ Terminal 15 off

♦ The headlamp switch set to 0 or
AUTO
♦ The turn signal switch is blinking

4.3 Service Information

The position of the headlamp switch can be read in the measured
values from the vehicle electrical system control module -J519-
(09 - electronic central electric)
The coding in the vehicle electrical system control module must
be changed if the headlamp is changed or replaced.
The coding in the comfort system central control module -J393-
must be changed if the tail lamps are replaced.
If a malfunction in the headlamp switch -E1- is recognized, then
the vehicle electrical system control
permitted module will automatically
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The buzzer in the instrument cluster control module -J285- will

emit a warning tone whenever the driver door is opened and an
exterior lamp is still on.
The vehicle electrical system control module may be coded only
through the software version management.

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5 Brake Lamps, Controlling

⇒ “5.1 General Information and Components”, page 9
⇒ “5.2 Function Description”, page 9
⇒ “5.3 Service Information”, page 9

5.1 General Information and Components

The brakes lamps use terminal 30. If terminal 15 is switched off,
the brake lamps will work when the brake pedal is pushed as long
as the vehicle is not in bus rest.
♦ Brake Lamp Switch -F-
♦ Pedal Bracket
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
♦ Brake Pressure Sensor 1 -G201-
♦ ABS Control Module -J104-
♦ Engine Control Module

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♦ Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-

5.2 Function Description

The following control modules have a wire leading to the brake
lamp switch -F- :
♦ Engine Control Module
♦ Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
The brake lamp switch is now switched by the pedal bracket. The
connected control modules read the switch condition. The engine
control module is the master of this function and sends the brake
lamp on command to the CAN data bus.
Braking also takes place via brake pressure sensor 1 -G201- .
When the brake pedal is pressed, brake pressure sensor 1 will
transmit the brake pressure to the ABS control module -J104- .
The engine control module imports the information via the data
bus and then transmits this brake lamp on command to all the
other control modules via the data bus.
The control modules switch on the brake lamps as soon as the
wire or the CAN data bus transmits the brake lamp on command.
This assures that the brake lamps will function even if there is an
interruption in the wires.
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ognition control module -J345- . The trailer control module
provide the voltage to the trailer socket for the brake lamps.

5.3 Service Information

The plunger on the brake lamp switch -F- automatically adjusts
itself. The brake lamp switch must be locked into place. Refer to
⇒ Brake System; Rep. Gr. 45 .

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6 Blinking Functions
⇒ “6.1 General Information and Components”, page 10
⇒ “6.2 Function Description”, page 10
⇒ “6.3 Service Information”, page 11

6.1 General Information and Components

The following blinking functions are possible only with the ignition
on:
♦ Directing blinking
♦ Comfort blinking
These are terminal 30 functions:
♦ Crash blinking
♦ Warning blinking
♦ Central locking blinking
♦ Antitheft alarm system blinking

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The Following Components Are Included In The Blinking Func‐
tion:
♦ Warning Light Button -E229-
♦ Turn Signal Switch -E2-
♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-
♦ Anti-Theft Alarm System Sensor -G578-
♦ Driver Door Control Module -J386-
♦ Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
♦ ABS Control Module -J104-
♦ Crash Sensors
♦ Airbag Control Module -J234-
♦ Engine Control Module
♦ Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-

6.2 Function Description

Function Deployment via the switch or con‐ Importing the signal by control mod‐
trol module ule
Direction Blinking and Comfort Turn Signal Switch Steering Column Electronic Sys‐
Blinking tems Control Module
Crash Blinking Crash Sensors Airbag Control Module
Warning Blinking Emergency Flasher Button Vehicle Electrical System Control
Module
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Central Locking Blinking Remote Control Key Comfort System Central Control
Module
Emergency Braking Blinking Brake Pressure Sensor 1 ABS Control Module
Requires high brake pedal pres‐
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The bulbs are controlled by various control modules.

Bulb Controlled by
Front Turn Signal Bulbs Vehicle Electrical System Con‐
trol Module
Rear Turn Signal Bulbs Comfort System Central Con‐
trol Module
Left Turn Signal Bulbs in the Driver Door Control Module
Exterior Mirror
Right Turn Signal Bulbs in the Front Passenger Door Control
Exterior Mirror Module
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The bulbs can be checked with a diagnostic test in the vehicle

electrical system control module -J519- and the comfort system
central control module -J393- . The bulbs in the exterior mirrors
can be checked via a diagnostic test in the door control modules.

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7 Coming Home
⇒ “7.1 General Information and Components”, page 12
⇒ “7.2 Function Description”, page 12
⇒ “7.3 Service Information”, page 12

7.1 General Information and Components

The Coming Home function makes sure the vehicle is illuminated
when you are exiting the vehicle in the dark.
Requirements:
♦ The vehicle has a rain/light recognition sensor.
♦ The switch-on time in the MMI is set to 0 seconds
♦ The function is coded in the vehicle electrical system control
module
♦ The headlamp switch is set to AUTO
Components:

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♦ Rain/Light Recognition Sensor -G397-
♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Driver Door Control Module -J386-
♦ Driver Door Contact Switch -F2-
♦ Headlamp Switch -E1-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
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♦ License Plate Lamp

7.2 Function Description

The function starts when the ignition is turned off and the driver
door is opened. The key can remain in the ignition lock. In addition
to this, the rain/light recognition sensor must report darkness to
the vehicle electrical system control module -J519- .
The opened door recognizes driver side door contact switch -F2- .
The switch condition is imported via the driver door control mod‐
ule -J386- and the information is then sent via the data bus.
The vehicle electrical system control module turns on the fog
lamps. The comfort system central control module -J393- turns
on the tail lamps and the license plate lamps. Also, the parking
lamp is switched on in Bi-Xenon headlamps.
The lamps will switch off after a preset time in the MMI elapses.
The time calculation begins after the last door or rear lid is closed.

7.3 Service Information

This function must be coded in the vehicle electrical system con‐
trol module -J519- . This function is no longer available when the
rest current - energy management engages. The rest current -
energy management is active when the vehicle cannot be started.

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The driver door contact switch -F2- is part of the driver door cen‐
tral locking unit -F220- and cannot be replaced separately.

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8 Leaving Home
⇒ “8.1 General Information and Components ”, page 14
⇒ “8.2 Function Description”, page 14
⇒ “8.3 Service Information”, page 14

8.1 General Information and Components

The Leaving Home feature illuminates the vehicle when you are
entering the vehicle in the dark.
Requirements:
♦ The vehicle has a rain/light recognition senso.
♦ The function is switched on in the MMI.
♦ The vehicle electrical system control module is coded.
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♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Headlamp Switch -E1-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
♦ Fog Lamps
♦ Tail Lamps
♦ License Plate Lamp
♦ Key

8.2 Function Description

The function starts when the all the requirements are fulfilled and
the vehicle is unlocked. The vehicle can be unlocked by remote
control or by actuation of one of the door handles on KESSY ve‐
hicles.
In addition to this, the rain/light recognition sensor must report
darkness to the vehicle electrical system control module -J519- .
The condition of the unlocked vehicle is sent to the data bus via
the comfort system central control module -J393- . When the other
additional requirements are met, the function is active. The vehi‐
cle electrical system control module turns on the fog lamps. The
comfort system central control module turns on the tail lamps and
the license plate lamps. The function stops when the ignition is
turned on or a maximum of one minute after the headlamps are
turned on.

8.3 Service Information

This function must be coded in the vehicle electrical system con‐
trol module -J519- . This function is no longer available when the
rest current - energy management engages. The function will be

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locked after the vehicle is unlocked several times using the re‐
mote control and the ignition was not turned on in between.
The rest current - energy management is active when the vehicle
cannot be started.

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9 Backup Lamps, Switching On

⇒ “9.1 General Information and Components”, page 16
⇒ “9.2 Function Description”, page 16
⇒ “9.3 Service Information”, page 17

9.1 General Information and Components

The backup lamps come on when reverse gear is engaged. How
reverse gear is engaged depends on the transmission.
The following components are included in this function.
♦ Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208- (man‐
ual transmission)
♦ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
♦ Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
♦ Transmission Control Module -J217- (automatic transmission)
♦ Multifunction Switch -F125-

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♦ Tail Lamps

9.2 Function Description

Reverse Gear Recognition, Manual Transmission
Engaging reverse gear activates the transmission range gear
recognition switch -F208- . The vehicle electrical system control
module -J519- recognizes that reverse gear is engaged by the
resistance coding from the switch and then sends the information
via the data bus.
Reverse Gear Recognition, Automatic Transmission

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By moving the selector lever, the multifunction switch -F125- tells

the transmission to engage reverse gear. When reverse gear is
engaged, a message is sent to the transmission control module -
J217- . The control module transmits the information via the data
bus. A message is also sent to the selector lever transmission
range position display unit -Y26- and the R symbol lights up.
Controlling the Tail Lamps
The vehicle electrical system control module -J519- processes
the information for reverse gear and then transmits the informa‐
tion to switch on the backup lamps via the data bus. The comfort
system central control module -J393- receives this information
and switches on the tail lamps.

9.3 Service Information

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The information “reverse gear” on the data bus is processed by
several other control modules and systems (parking aid, rearview
camera, exterior mirror).

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10 License Plate Lamp

The license plate lamps are controlled by the comfort system
central control module -J393- .
The license plate lamps cannot be switched on separately. The
license plate lamps come on when the low beams are switched
on.

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11 Changing a Bulb
The following table shows which bulbs are available depending
on the type of headlamp.
Type Halogen Bi-Xenon
Low beam H7. May be changed by the cus‐ HID headlamp bulb. Cannot be
tomer changed by the customer
High beam headlamp H7. May be changed by the cus‐ HID headlamp bulb. Cannot be
tomer changed by the customer
Turn signal PY24W. Cannot be changed by the PY24W. May be changed by the
customer customer
Parking lamp/side marker W5W. May be changed by the cus‐ LED module - cannot be replaced
tomer separately; USA, additional side
marker bulbs (W5W)
Daytime running lamps Reduced low beam. Can be re‐ LED module - cannot be replaced
placed like the low beam separately

The fog lamp and the tail lamp bulbs are easy to replace. Refer

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to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 94 .

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12 Headlamp Range Control

⇒ “12.1 General Information and Components”, page 20
⇒ “12.2 Manual Headlamp Range Control Description”,
page 20
⇒ “12.3 Automatic Dynamic Range Control Description”,
page 21
⇒ “12.4 Automatic/Dynamic Range Control with AFS Descrip‐
tion”, page 21
⇒ “12.5 Show Room”, page 21
⇒ “12.6 Trip Mode”, page 21
⇒ “12.7 Service Information”, page 22

12.1 General Information and Components

The headlamp range control must be adapted to the different
loads because of the different angles of the vehicle. This is es‐
pecially important to prevent glare by oncoming traffic.

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On Halogen headlamp systems the range control can be set
manually. Bi-Xenon headlamps have automatic range control.
Advanced Front Lighting System (AFS) = cornering lamp
Manual Headlamp Range Dynamic Range Control Dynamic Range Control
Control with AFS
Headlamp Range Control Installed Installed
Module -J431-
Headlamp Adjuster - Installed
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Left Headlamp Power Out‐ Installed Installed Installed
put Stage -J667- and Right
Headlamp Power Output
Stage -J668-
Left Headlamp Beam Ad‐ Installed
justment Motor -V48- and
Right Headlamp Beam
Adjustment Motor -V49-
Left Dynamic Cornering Installed
Light Motor -V318- or
Right Dynamic Cornering
Light Motor -V319-
Left Swivel Module Posi‐ Installed
tion Sensor -G474- and
Right Swivel Module Posi‐
tion Sensor -G475-
Left Front Level Control Installed Installed
System Sensor -G76- and
Left Rear Level Control
System Sensor -G78-

12.2 Manual Headlamp Range Control De‐

scription
Halogen headlamps have manual headlamp range control. The
headlamps can be adjusted to adapt to the vehicle load using the
headlamp adjuster -E102- . The headlamp adjuster is connected
to the motors. The driver can adjust the headlamp range control
using the adjustment wheel so that oncoming traffic is not blinded.

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12.3 Automatic Dynamic Range Control De‐

scription
The automatic/dynamic range control adapts not only to the static
vehicle load, but also to the dynamic chassis angles, such as
when braking and accelerating.
The load is monitored by level sensors. The vehicle speed signal,
the acceleration signal and the braking signal are processed by
the automatic/dynamic range control. These parameters are eval‐
uated by the headlamp range control module -J431- as the vehi‐
cle is moving. Motors then adjust the position of the headlamps.
The adjustment of the headlamps must take place very quickly.
The motors are actually stepper motors and the headlamp range
control module communicates with the other control modules via
the 500k baud drive CAN.

12.4 Automatic/Dynamic Range Control with

AFS Description
The automatic/dynamic range control with AFS has the same
functionality as the automatic/dynamic range control. The auto‐
matic/dynamic range control with AFS includes the dynamic cor‐

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nering lamp. The dynamic cornering lamp is also called the
Adaptive Light.
The headlamp range control module -J431- the different driving
parameters while the vehicle is moving, such as, the vehicle
speed, the steering angle, the yaw rate, etc. The headlamps move
when driving around curves based on the evaluation of the pa‐
rameters. This provides optimal illumination of the street. Safety
and comfort are increased because the range of view has been
enlarged.
Integrated motors move the headlamps horizontally in a dynamic
cornering lamp. The headlamp lenses and mounts do not move.
The projection module does not move when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary or being driven at less than 6 km/h.
The headlamp range control module communicates with the other
control modules in the vehicle via the 500k baud drive data bus.
The control module communicates with the power output stages
in the headlamp via a 500k baud sub data bus. The advantage to
this is that if there is a malfunction between the control module
and the power output stage, only the function of the range control
will stop, but not the entire drive data bus.

12.5 Show Room

“Show Room” makes it possible to see the effects of the dynamic
cornering lamp. This way the headlamps can move horizontally
depending on the position of the steering wheel when the vehicle
is standing still. Show Room can be activated or deactivated using
the diagnosis tester in the headlamp range control module -
J431- . If the vehicle is moving at a very low speed, Show Room
is automatically deactivated. The diagnosis tester must activated
it again.

12.6 Trip Mode

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If the vehicle is driven in countries where the traffic drives on the
other side of the road than where it is normally driven, both head‐
lamps must be adjusted in such a way that the asymmetrical low
beam does not blind the oncoming traffic. “Trip Mode” can be ac‐
tivated using the diagnosis tester in the headlamp range control
module -J431- . After this feature is activated, the yellow range
control warning lamp in the instrument cluster will come on for a
short time after turning on the ignition.

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12.7 Service Information

The motors for the dynamic range control and the dynamic corn‐
ing lamp can be checked using the diagnostic tester.
The motors and the sensors for the dynamic cornering lamp can‐
not be replaced separately. The entire headlamp must be re‐
placed if there is a malfunction.
For adjusting the headlamps, refer to ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet
811 .

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 Cautions & Warnings

Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
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•= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in
this manual, we suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Audi retailer or other qualified
shop. We especially urge you to consult an authorized Audi retailer before beginning repairs on
any vehicle that may still be covered wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by
Audi.

•= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap)whenever you work on the fuel system or
the electrical system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved
fire extinguisher handy.

•= Audi is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and
specifications, are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this
manual are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Audi retailer parts department

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for the latest information.

•= Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be
necessary to reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the VAG 1551
Scan Tool (ST).

•= Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the purpose.
Do not support a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may crumble under
continuous load. Never work under a vehicle that is supported solely by a jack. Never work under
the vehicle while the engine is running.
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activation code before
disconnecting the battery or removing the radio. If the wrong code is entered when the power is
restored, the radio may lock up and become inoperable, even if the correct code is used in a later
attempt.

•= If you are going to work under a vehicle on the ground, make sure that the ground is level. Block
the wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground
strap) to prevent others from starting the vehicle while you are under it.

•= Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of injury to
yourself and others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other substances that
may impair you or keep you from being fully alert.

•= Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.

•= Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you operate machine tools or work
with acid. Wear goggles, gloves and other protective clothing whenever the job requires working
with harmful substances.

•= Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, a scarf, loose clothing, or a necklace when
you work near machine tools or running engines. If your hair, clothing, or jewelry were to get
caught in the machinery, severe injury could result.

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•= Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are
designed to be used only once and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This
includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and
any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.

•= Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or
under the vehicle. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an
accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.

•= Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not create
dust by grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing asbestos fibers and
asbestos dust. Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as asbestosis or cancer, and
may result in death.

•= Finger rings should be removed so that they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught in running
machinery, or be crushed by heavy parts.

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and use only replacement parts meeting Audi specifications. Makeshift tools, parts and
procedures will not make good repairs.

•= Catch draining fuel, oil or brake fluid in suitable containers. Do not use empty food or beverage
containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them. Store flammable fluids away from
fire hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not store the oily rags, which can ignite and burn
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tools to tighten fasteners, especially on light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten
fasteners to the tightening torque listed.

•= Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery. If escaping
hydrogen gas is ignited, it will ignite gas trapped in the cells and cause the battery to explode.

•= Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the proper
way to dispose of the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond, or
lake. Consult local ordinances that govern the disposal of wastes.

•= The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The A/C
system should be serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, trained in related safety precautions, and familiar with
regulations governing the discharging and disposal of automotive chemical refrigerants.

•= Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), disconnect
the battery negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module connector.

•= Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame. Excessive
heat will increase system pressure and may cause the system to burst.

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•= When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the
Transmission Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases
where one or more of these components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module
connector(s).

•= Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system
(SRS), that automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag is operated
by an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidentally
activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system
failure, only trained Audi Service technicians should test, disassemble or service the airbag
system.

•= Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not exceed
16.5 volts at the battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute before
boosting the battery a second time.

•= Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only be
tested by trained Audi Service technicians using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) or an approved
equivalent. The airbag unit must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.

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•= Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that
may have been inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of
ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before
breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the tire from the rim before attempting any
repair.

•= When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands or
lap while the vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk of
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