Self Study Programme 481

Audi A7 Sportback
Onboard power supply and networking

Audi Service Training

Four-zone air conditioning, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, navigation, WLAN hotspot, massage seats, LED headlights, night vision assist, Audi pre sense, Keyless Go, Audi drive select, start-stop system, Audi active lane assist, reversing camera all these and other convenience features and safety functions would not be possible without the use of increasingly ecient electronics. Prerequisites for perfect functioning of these electronics are a stable and reliable onboard power supply as well networking of the control units via their bus systems to facilitate high-speed data exchange between miscellaneous complex systems.

To achieve all this, the AudiA7Sportback comes equipped with: Main battery lead made of aluminium Alternator with recuperation function Voltage stabiliser for start-stop system FlexRay bus system LED headlights

This Self Study Programme provides you with a fast and ecient in-depth guide to the electronics of the AudiA7Sportback.

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Learning objectives of this Self Study Programme are: When you have worked your way through this Self Study Programme, you will be able to answer the following questions: Where are the fuse carriers installed on the AudiA7Sportback and how are they supplied with power? Where are electrical components tted on the vehicle? Which bus systems are used on the AudiA7Sportback? Which functions are performed by the onboard power supply control unit J519? Where are the CAN isolating connectors located and which bus systems are connected to them? What are the new features of the FlexRay bus system? What are the new features of the exterior lighting? What does ESD protection mean and what relevance does it have to the repair of electronic components?

Contents
Power supply
Jump start terminals _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Battery _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Main battery lead ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supply structure _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fuses and relays _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 5 5 6 7

Networking
Installation locations of the control units ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 Topology ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 New features of the bus system __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 CAN isolating connector ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 CAN adaptor V.A.G1598/38 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 FlexRay ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14

Control units
Data bus diagnostic interface J533 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16 Battery monitor control unit J367 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17 Alternator C _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 Voltage stabiliser J532 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Onboard power supply control unit J519 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20

Exterior lighting
Light switch _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 headlights __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24 Side marker lights __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34 Tail lights ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 34

Service
Electronic repairs with ESD protection ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 38 Self Study Programmes ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 39

The Self Study Programme explains the basics of the design and function of new models, new automotive components or new technologies. It is not a Repair Manual! Figures given are for explanatory purposes only and refer to the data valid at the time of preparation of the SSP. For further information about maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature.

Note

Reference

Power supply

Jump start terminals

Potential distributor in plenum chamber

Main battery lead

Electromechanical steering supply cable

Jump start terminals

The jump start terminals are located in the engine bay on the right. The positive terminal is connected to the main battery lead via potential distributors in the plenum chamber and supplies the alternator and starter with electrical power. The ground terminal is located on the wing inner panel.

Battery in spare wheel well

Battery
The battery in the AudiA7Sportback is housed centrally in the spare wheel well. The main fuse carrier and the battery isolator are connected to the battery's positive terminal. The battery monitor control unit J367 is located at the negative terminal. This control unit forms a physical unit with the grounding cable connected to the grounding point in the spare wheel well. An AGM battery1) is tted on all models with a start-stop system and/or an auxiliary heater.

The following batteries are used on the AudiA7Sportback:

Standard batteries 80Ah/380 A 110Ah/520 A

AGM batteries 68Ah/380 A 75Ah/420 A 92Ah/520 A 105Ah/580 A

Main battery lead

The main battery lead on the AudiA7Sportback is designed as a exible aluminium ribbon cable and connected to the battery's positive terminal via the battery isolator. It is routed out of the spare wheel well together with the supply lead (round aluminium cable) for the electromechanical steering through a rubber grommet and then runs along the underbody on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
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Main battery cable feedthrough from the wheel well into the plenum chamber

Feed-through from the spare wheel well to the vehicle underbody

The two cables are separated in the front left wheel well and the ribbon cable is routed to the potential distributor through a further rubber grommet in the plenum chamber. The round cable is routed directly to the electromechanical steering in the engine bay.

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English: Absorbant Glass Mat

Supply structure

Radiator fan control units

Alternator Power steering control unit

Fuse carrier "SD" in onboard power supply area Fuse carrier "SA" in plenum chamber, left (e-box)

Starter

Jump start terminal

Potential distributor in plenum chamber Fuse holder "SB" on the dash panel, left Fuse holder "SC" on the dash panel, right

Grounding point in spare wheel well Fuse carrier "SF" in luggage compartment, right

Main fuse carrier at battery positive terminal

Battery isolation igniter Battery

Battery monitor control unit

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This diagram summarises the supply structure of the AudiA7Sportback. This is a schematic diagram. Refer to the valid service literature for the exact fuse assignments and cable routing.

Fuses and relays

Potential distributor in plenum chamber The radiator fan control units are supplied with power via the fuses tted at this point. The main battery lead junction is also located here.

Fuse and relay carrier on the dash panel, right The fuses are labelled "SC" in the current ow diagram. They can be accessed by the customer after removing the dash panel cover.

Fuse and relay carrier and CAN node connector in luggage compartment, right The fuses are labelled "SF" in the current ow diagram. The fuses can be accessed by the customer after removing the storage compartment in the luggage compartment at the rear left.

Main fuse carrier at battery positive terminal The battery isolator is also mounted on this fuse carrier.

Fuse and relay carrier in the "e-box" in the plenum chamber, driver side (under the windscreen washer system reservoir) The e-box lid also serves as a support for the engine control unit. The fuses in the e-box are labelled "SA" in the current ow diagram.

Coupling station and CAN node connector at the A post, bottom left.

Fuse and relay carrier in the onboard power supply control unit area (below the dash panel in the driver footwell) The fuses are labelled "SD" in the current ow diagram.

Fuse and relay carrier on the dash panel, left The fuses are labelled "SB" in the current ow diagram. They can be accessed by the customer after removing the dash panel cover.

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Networking
Installation locations of the control units
Some of the control units shown in the overview are optional and/ or country-specic equipment. Refer to the current service literature for details of controls unit positions, as well as instructions for installation and removal.

J387

J364 J428

R161

J851 J521

J844 J500 J743 J852 R212

J794 J234 J255 J849

J285 J898 G85 J527 J623 J104 J853 J136

J850

J519 J745 J386

Legend: Control units on the convenience CAN bus J136 Seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory J345 Trailer detector control unit J386 Door control unit, driver side J387 Door control unit, front passenger side J393 Convenience system central control unit J519 Onboard power supply control unit J521 Seat adjustment control unit with memory J605 Rear lid control unit J608 Special vehicle control unit J843 Vehicle tracking system interface control unit J872 Multi-contour seat control unit, front passenger side J873 Multi-contour seat control unit, driver side
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E265 J255 J285 J364 J527 J772 J791 J898

CAN display and operation control units Rear air conditioner/Climatronic operating and display unit Climatronic control unit Control unit in dash panel insert Additional heater control unit Steering column electronics control unit Reversing camera system control unit Audi parking system control unit Windscreen projection system control unit Control units on the powertrain CAN bus Steering angle sender Airbag control unit Electromechanical park and handbrake control unit Engine control unit Twin clutch gearbox mechatronics

G85 J234 J540 J623 J743

J843 J855 J197 J605 J393 J345 J791 J540 J772 J769

J872

J492 E265 J533

J873

J608 R78 J525 Radio R

J770

J854

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J745 J769 J844 J852 J853 J854 J855

Control units on the extended CAN bus Cornering light and headlight range control unit Audi lane assist control unit Headlight assist control unit Camera control unit Night vision system control unit Front left belt pretensioner control unit Front right belt pretensioner control unit Control units on the MOST bus Control unit in dash panel insert Digital sound package control unit Information electronics control unit 1 Radio TV tuner DVD auto changer

J104 J197 J428 J492 J500 J849 J850 J851

Control units on the FlexRay bus ABS control unit Adaptive suspension control unit ACC control unit Four-wheel drive control unit Power steering control unit Sensor electronics control unit ACC control unit 2 Image processing control unit

J285 J525 J794 R R78 R161

Sub-bus users R212 Night vision system camera J770 Audi lane assist control unit 2 Users of all bus systems (gateway) J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
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Topology
Front right seat vent control unit J799

Wiper motor control unit J400

Front left seat vent control unit J800

Air humidity sender in fresh air intake duct G657

Air quality sensor G238

Rain and light detector sensor G397

Refrigerant pressure/temperature sender G395

Power output module for left LED headlight

Multi-function steering wheel control unit J453

Light switch E1

Garage door opening control unit J530

Power output module for right LED headlight

Electrically adjustable steering column control unit J866

Onboard power supply control unit J519 Seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory J136 Seat adjustment control unit with memory, front passenger J521 Flap control servomotors 1 - 16

Garage door operating unit E284

Sliding sunroof control unit J245

Fresh air blower control unit J126

Anti-theft alarm sensor G578

Rear spoiler adjustment control unit J223

Air humidity sender G355

Roof electronics control unit J528

Trailer detector control unit J345

Roof roller blind control unit J394

Vehicle tracking system interface control unit J843 Seat occupancy recognition control unit1) J706 Selector lever sensors control unit J587

Alarm horn H12

Convenience system central control unit J393

Rear lid control unit J605

Electrical steering column lock control unit J764 Immobiliser reader coil D2

Door control unit, rear left J388

Door control unit, driver side J386

Door control unit, rear right J389

Door control unit, front passenger side J387

Multi-contour seat control unit, driver side J873

Taxi alarm remote control, control unit J601

Special vehicle control unit J608

Multi-contour seat control unit, front passenger side J872

Legend: Powertrain CAN bus Convenience CAN bus Extended CAN bus Display and operation CAN bus Diagnostics CAN bus FlexRay MOST bus LIN bus Sub-bus systems

The diagram shows the topology of a model version with an extensive equipment specication.
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Some of the control units shown here are optional and/or countryspecic equipment.

specic markets only

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Windscreen projection system control unit J898 Steering column electronics control unit J527

Rear left vent servomotors

Reversing camera system control unit J772

Rear air conditioner/Climatronic operating and display unit E265 Control unit in dash panel insert J285

TV tuner R78

Audi parking system control unit J791

Radio R

Climatronic control unit J255

Auxiliary heater control unit J364

DVD auto changer R161

Digital sound package control unit J525

Diagnostic port Auxiliary heating radio controlled receiver R64 Information electronics control unit 1 J794 MMI display J685

Data bus diagnostic interface J533

Airbag control unit J234

Four-wheel drive control unit J492

Battery monitor control unit J367

Twin clutch gearbox mechatronics J743

ABS control unit J104

Headlight assist control unit J844

Alternator C

Engine control unit J623

Sensor electronics control unit J849

Camera control unit J852

Voltage stabiliser J532

Steering angle sender G85

ACC control unit J428

Front left belt pretensioner control unit J854

Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745

Electromechanical park and handbrake control unit J540

ACC control unit 2 J850

Front right belt pretensioner control unit J855 Audi lane assist control unit J769

Power output module for left headlight J667

Power output module for right headlight J668

Image processing control unit J851

Night vision system control unit J853

Adaptive suspension control unit J197

ACC control unit 2 J770

Night vision system camera R212

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New features of the bus system

If you compare the AudiA7Sportback to the AudiA605, you will see that the number of control units involved in bus communications has increased from 49 to over 90. The number of bus systems has increased from 6 to 7.

Bus systems used on the AudiA7Sportback:

Bus system Powertrain CAN bus Convenience CAN bus Extended CAN bus Display and operation CAN bus Diagnostics CAN bus FlexRay MOST bus Cable colour Conguration Electrical two-wire bus system Electrical two-wire bus system Electrical two-wire bus system Electrical two-wire bus system Electrical two-wire bus system Electrical two-wire bus system Optical bus system Data transfer 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 10Mbit/s 22.5Mbit/s Characteristic Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Ring structure Open circuit results in failure of the whole system Single-wire capable Not single-wire capable

LIN bus Sub-bus system

Electrical single-wire bus system Electrical two-wire bus system

20kbit/s 500kbit/s

The main new features at a glance:

The convenience CAN bus on the AudiA7Sportback is a highspeed bus system New FlexRay bus system Dash panel insert control unit J285 uses two bus systems the display and operation CAN bus and the MOST bus Four-wheel drive control unit J492 and ABS control unit J104 use two bus systems the powertrain CAN bus and the FlexRay bus

The networking diagram (see page 10/11) provides a schematic overview of the communication paths of the in-vehicle control units. Which control units which are installed in the vehicle depends upon the equipment level. Here are just a few examples: Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745 is used in models with bi-xenon headlights and never installed in combination with the power output modules for the LED headlights. Multicontour seat control units are only available for models with a massage seat function Seat occupied recognition control unit J706 is available for the USA only

Reference For basic information about the data bus systems previously used on Audi models, refer to Self Study Programmes 238 and 269 "Data Exchange on the CAN bus", as well as 459 "AudiA810 Onboard Power Supply and Networking"

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CAN isolating connector

The AudiA7Sportback has two CAN isolating connectors. One isolating connector is installed in the coupling station at the A post on the bottom left, the other is located on the relay and fuse carrier in the luggage compartment at the rear right. Both connectors are identical in design and contain CAN cable couplers for up to four bus systems. However, the isolating connectors have dierent assignments.
PINs 1 - 8 PINs 9 - 13 PINs 14 - 18 PINs 19 - 23

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The front isolating connector is assigned to only three bus systems: Pins 1 8: node for control units on the convenience CAN bus Pins 9 13: node for control units on the powertrain CAN bus Pins 14 18: node for control units on the extended CAN bus Pins 19 23 are unused

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CAN isolating connector

The rear isolating connector is assigned to four bus systems: Pins 1 8: node for control units on the convenience CAN bus Pins 9 13: node for control units on the powertrain CAN bus Pins 14 18: node for control units on the extended CAN bus Pins 19 23: node for control units on the display and operation CAN bus

CAN isolating connector

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CAN adaptor V.A.G1598/38

As with other Audi models, the CAN isolating connector provides connectivity for the CAN adaptor V.A.G1598/38. Individual stubs can be disconnected from the CAN bus by disconnecting jumpers on the isolating adaptor. Thus, measurements can be taken both from individual stubs and from the complete CAN bus during operation. These measurement options allow faults to be systematically analysed and identied on the CAN bus.

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FlexRay
The FlexRay data bus system was rst used on the AudiA810 and is also used on the AudiA7Sportback. FlexRay is an electrical two-wire bus system with a maximum data transfer rate of 10Mbit/s. Both bus cables are referred to as bus positive (pink cable) and bus negative (green cable). FlexRay does not allow single wire operation since the voltage dierence between both wires is evaluated. With this data bus system, data transfer is time-controlled, which has the advantage that the control unit developer knows exactly when the data messages are sent across the buses and when they arrive at the recipient. With the FlexRay bus, the data bus diagnostic interface J533 acts as the controller. In a full spec AudiA7Sportback, four FlexRay branches with eight control units are connected to the J533. Up to three control units including the controller (J533) can be connected within a branch. The control units at the end of a branch are always tted with a low ohmic resistor (94). The intermediate control units have a high-ohmic internal resistor (2.6k). The theoretical length of cable within a branch is limited to a maximum of twelve metres.

FlexRay topology with full equipment specication

ACC unit 2

Power steering control unit

Image processing control unit

Adaptive suspension control unit

J197 J428

J851

J492

J500

J849

J850

J104

ACC control unit 2

ABS control unit

Sensor electronics control unit

Data bus diagnostic interface

J533

Four wheel drive control unit

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Branch Colours in the diagram Control units

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Data bus diagnostic interface J533 Image processing control unit J8511) ABS control unit J104

Data bus diagnostic interface J533 Power steering control unit J500

Data bus diagnostic interface J533 Adaptive suspension control unit J1971) Four-wheel drive control unit J4921) Sensor electronics control unit J849

Data bus diagnostic interface J533 ACC control unit 2 J8501) ACC control unit J4281)

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not standard equipment on the AudiA7Sportback.

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FlexRay topology
Within the FlexRay topology, the data bus diagnostic interface J533 is referred to as the "active hub" or "active node". The connection between J533 and, for example, J500 is referred to as a "point-to-point" connection; the other three branches are referred to as a "daisy chain" connection. A "daisy chain" connection is a concatenation of control units. The intermediate control units have four FlexRay connections, the control units at the end only two. The FlexRay cables are routed through to the pcb of the "centre control units". The pbs itself provides practically no resistance to the transmission of the signals. As long as the pcb of these "centre control units" is intact, FlexRay signals will be transmitted and the following control units can take part in the communication process. A faulty power supply in a "centre control unit" does not automatically mean, therefore, that a subsequent control unit has failed.
Branch 3 Branch 1
1.3k 1.3k 47

J104

47

J851

47 47 47

47

Branch 2

47

J500

1.3k 1.3k

1.3k 1.3k

47

47

47 47

47

47

J849

J492

J197

47

J533

Branch 4

J428

J850

1.3k 1.3k

47

47

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Resistors
In each control unit there are two 47 ohm resistors connected in series at the end of each FlexRay branch. The intermediate control units also have two resistors connected in series, albeit these are 1.3 kohm resistors. The resistors can be measured for fault-nding purposes with a multimeter, but of course only the total resistance of the control unit can be determined by taking measurements at the control unit pins. It is permissible to carry out a continuity test on the wiring of the "centre control units".

This example shows the measurement at the control units of branch 3.

<2

<2

1.3k 1.3k

1.3k 1.3k

47

47

J849

J492
<2

J197 J533
<2

47

Branch 3

94

2.6k

2.6k

2.6k

2.6k

94

47

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Reference For further information about the FlexRay bus, refer to Self Study Programme 459 "AudiA810 Onboard Power Supply and Networking".

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Control units
Data bus diagnostic interface J533
The data bus diagnostic interface J533 is installed at the centre below the rear seat on the AudiA7Sportback and is accessible after unclipping the rear seat.

Data bus diagnostic interface J533

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Description of control unit Designation Installation location Bus systems Data bus diagnostic interface J533 at the centre below the rear seat Convenience CAN bus Powertrain CAN bus Extended CAN bus Display and operation CAN bus Diagnostics CAN bus FlexRay MOST bus LIN bus 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 500kbit/s 10Mbit/s 22.5Mbit/s 20kbit/s Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Not single-wire capable Ring structure (open circuit results in failure) Single-wire bus system

Tasks

Networking gateway Diagnostic interface Diagnostic master for MOST bus system Transport mode (energy-optimised for transportation or long periods of non-use) Wake-up monitor (monitors bus standby mode or bus wake-up function) Data supplier to the on-board computer with eciency program Energy management LIN master for: Battery monitor control unit J367 Alternator C Voltage stabiliser J532

Diagnostic address Functions of J533 in vehicle diagnostic tester

19 Read identication data Installation locations Static current measurement without current probe Final control test, alternator voltage Ring break diagnostics Optical bre break diagnostics with 3 dB attentuation Encoding Read measured data Activate / deactivate Transport mode Activate / deactivate Showroom mode Adapt battery Reset MOST bus open circuit counter Check optical power reserve Replace control unit Read history data Read data bus standby mode Read start-stop data J533 - activate component protection

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Showroom mode with component protection feature The AudiA7Sportback has a Showroom mode for componentprotected control units. This mode prevents unwanted deactivation of component-protected control units in showrooms and at motor shows. Background: control units integrated in the component protection system have to be cyclically authenticated by the data bus diagnostic interface J533. This means that the component protection feature is activated in the control units if they are activated certain number of times without turning the ignition on in between. Once Showroom mode has been activated, the data bus diagnostic interface J533 sends an authentication signal to all control units after wake-up of the bus system. Showroom mode is activated using the vehicle diagnostic tester by establishing an online link in the data bus diagnostic interface J533 via address word 19 with the guided function "Data Bus Diagnostic Interface, Component Protection - Showroom". The Showroom mode, like the Transport mode, is deactivated automatically after driving a short distance.

Energy management The energy management system of the AudiA7Sportback was rst used on the AudiA5 and comprises: Data bus diagnostic interface J533 Battery monitor control unit J367 Alternator C Voltage stabiliser J532

J533 acts as the LIN master. The "Recuperation" function is also an integral part of the energy management system on the AudiA7Sportback, helping to improve fuel economy and keeping pollutant emissions to a minimum.

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Battery monitor control unit J367

Summary Designation Installation location Tasks Battery monitor control unit J367 at the car battery's negative terminal Measurement of: charging and discharge currents of the car battery battery voltage battery temperature None, LIN slave, measured data and diagnostics via data bus diagnostics interface J533 (gateway)

Battery monitor control unit J367

Diagnostic address

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Battery current measurement Battery current is measured at the battery's negative terminal. The electrical current present at the battery's negative terminal ows entirely through J367, i.e. through a shunt resistor. The shunt resistor has a low resistance in the milliohm range. The drop in voltage at the shunt resistor is proportional to the electrical current. The electrical current owing into and out of the battery can be computed from this information.

Battery voltage measurement Battery voltage is determined by measuring the voltage directly at the battery's positive terminal. For this purpose, a measuring lead runs from the positive terminal to the battery monitor control unit J367. Battery temperature measurement Battery temperature is measured using an NTC temperature sensor integrated in J367. Since the NTC temperature sensor is attached directly to the battery, it can be used to reliably determine the battery's temperature.

Reference For further information about the Recuperation function, refer to Self Study Programme 459 "AudiA810 Onboard Power Supply and Networking".
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Alternator C
Summary Designation Installation location Tasks Diagnostic address Alternator C at the bottom front right of the engine, driven by central ribbed V belt Charging the vehicle battery None, LIN slave, measured data and diagnostics via data bus diagnostics interface J533 (master)

Belt pulley with freewheel

Alternator

Screw terminal B+

Connecting plug for PIN line (Pin1)

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Air cooled alternators with outputs ranging from 150A180A are used on the AudiA7Sportback. These alternators are equipped with a LIN controller and have two terminals: the bolted B+ terminal, as well as a two prong connector in which only pin 1 is assigned to the LIN line. Pin 2 remains unassigned. The data bus diagnostic interface J533 sends LIN messages to the LIN controller. Depending on the status of the onboard power supply, these LIN messages specify voltage values of between 12.2 volts and 15 volts, which the controller then sets. If these voltage values are not set, e.g. because of an interrupted LIN line, the controller will identify the problem and set a constant alternator voltage of 14.3 volts upon expiration of a pre-dened period.

The charge warning lamp in the dash panel insert does not come on during the lamp test after "terminal 15 on". This warning lamp is not activated unless a fault occurs in the alternator. The alternator test is performed using a corresponding test program on the vehicle diagnostic tester and by internal assessment of the alternator by the energy management system in J533. Fault memory entries or history data for the alternator can also be read out using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

B+ Alternator C LIN controller LIN Data bus diagnostic interface J533 Display and operation CAN bus Control unit in dash panel insert J285

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Note To make sure that no recuperation takes place during the alternator test, the dipped beam must be switched on while running the test. Care must also be taken to ensure that the headlights are not covered by protective mats during the alternator test (this can cause the headlights to overheat). Use the front cover VAS 5191A with ventilation grilles in the vicinity of the headlights.

Voltage stabiliser J532

Voltage stabiliser J532

Summary Designation Installation location Tasks Voltage stabiliser J532 in the spare wheel well, on the righthand side adjacent to the battery To stabilise the voltage for selected components during the start cycle None, LIN slave, measured data and diagnostics via data bus diagnostics interface J533 (master)

Diagnostic address

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On models with a start-stop system, increased load is placed on the battery due to the increased number of start cycles with the result that the battery voltage dips below 12 volts at start-up. To avoid any loss of comfort during start cycles, a voltage stabiliser J532 (DC-DC converter) is tted on all models which are equipped with a start-stop system. During a start cycle, this unit generates a stable supply voltage from the onboard power supply for selected electrical equipment.

Depending on specication, the following electrical equipment is connected to the 200 watt voltage stabiliser: Control unit in dash panel insert J285 Automatic anti-glare rear-view mirror Y7 Reversing camera system control unit J772 Radio R Information electronics control unit 1 J794 DVD auto changer R161 TV tuner R78 MMI display J685 Multimedia system operating unit E380

The voltage stabiliser comes in two versions: Version 1: 200watts with a single output (max.200watts or 16.7amperes) Version 2: 400watts with two outputs (max.2x 200watts or 2x 16.7amperes)

The 400 watt version is used on models equipped with an Audi sound system. On these models, the radio is connected to the second stabilised output. The digital sound package control unit J525 is not connected to the voltage stabiliser. This control unit has its own internal voltage stabiliser.

Schematic diagram of the 400 watt voltage stabiliser Inputs: 2x terminal 30 2x terminal 31 1x terminal 15 1x terminal 50

Outputs: 2x terminal 30_stabilised LIN bus terminal for diagnostics and status signals

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Reference For further information about the FlexRay bus, refer to Self Study Programme 459 "AudiA810 Onboard Power Supply and Networking".

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Onboard power supply control unit J519

The onboard power supply control unit of the AudiA7Sportback combines the familiar functions of the onboard power supply control unit and onboard power supply control unit 2 on the AudiA6 05 in addition to performing new functions.

Summary Designation Installation location Tasks Onboard power supply control unit J519 behind footwell trim, driver side All tasks of onboard power supply control unit J519 and onboard power supply control unit 2 J520 on the AudiA605 LIN master LIN gateway 09 see overview on page 21
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Diagnostic address New functions

Function as LIN bus master and LIN gateway

Front right seat vent control unit J799

Wiper motor control unit J400

Front left seat vent control unit J800

Air humidity sender in fresh air intake duct G657

Air quality sensor G238

Rain and light detector sensor G397

Refrigerant pressure/temperature sender G395 Garage door opening control unit J530

Power output module for left LED headlight

Light switch E1

Power output module for right LED headlight

Electrically adjustable steering column control unit J866

Onboard power supply control unit J519

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Functions in the data bus system

Onboard power supply control unit J519 is a convenience CAN bus user. It is the master control unit for the following LIN users: Wiper motor control unit Rain/light sensor Light switch Electrically adjustable steering column control unit Power output module for LED headlights The onboard control unit functions as a gateway for the following LIN bus users: Air quality sensor Air humidity sender Refrigerant pressure/temperature sender1) Front right seat vent control unit Front left seat vent control unit Garage door opening control unit

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signal for refrigerant temperature is not utilised.

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Functions Light functions Driver information External light mast and activation of the front lights Emergency light operation logic in case of main processor failure Read rain/light sensor via LIN bus connection Read warning light button and light Activation of the front indicators (the indicator master is the convenience electronics central control unit J393) Emergency indicator operation master (directional indication, warning indication, crash indication) in case of failure of J393 MMI gateway for tourist light (implemented for bi-xenon headlights in the cornering light and headlight range control unit J745; with LED headlights, segments are switched o )1) Activation of the side indicator lights via the door control units1) Read light switch via LIN bus connection1) Dynamic cornering light / adaptive light via main headlights1) Interior light master (interior light, front and rear footwell lights)1) Function and search lighting (terminal 58s, 58st, 58d)1) Read ambient temperature1) Read oil pressure switch1) Read brake pad wear warning1) Read brake uid warning1) Read coolant warning1) Read wash water warning1) Read light warning1)

A/C functions

Activation of front seat heater1) LIN gateway for air quality sensor, refrigerant pressure sensor and air humidity sensor in fresh air intake duct1) LIN gateway for seat heating and seat ventilation1) Activation of A/C compressor1) Activation of the wiper control unit J400 via LIN bus connection Read rain/light sensor via LIN bus connection Activation of the windscreen washer pump Activation of headlight cleaning pump1) Enabling signal for electrical steering column lock (discrete and via CAN)1) Feedback from discrete terminal 15 (message to J393 via CAN)1) Valet parking button E536 and function LED (Valet Key)1), 2) Read rear roller blind button1) Activation of signal horn relay Read reversing light switch (CAN information from twin clutch gearbox mechatronics J743) Read hand brake switch (CAN information from electromechanical parking brake) Read bonnet contact Read settings via MMI (exterior light, interior light, wiper, Audi drive select und home link) LIN gateway for garage door opener control unit1) Plausibilised terminal 15: Terminal 15 via CAN or terminal 15 via discrete line1) Coordinator for Audi drive select1)

Wipe/wash function

Interface to convenience electronics central control unit J393 Other functions

Special functions

Energy management system power-down levels Transport mode (interior light, footwell lights, Coming/Leaving Home, daytime running light, heated window washer jets) Component protection system user

1) 2)

new functions to those performed on the AudiA605 by onboard power supply control units J519 and J520. for the North American market only

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Exterior lighting
Light switch
The light switch of the AudiA7Sportback is similar in design and type to that of the AudiA810 and diers only in respect of the optional head-up display position control.
Rotary light switch Head-up display position control (windscreen projection button E736)

Summary Designation Installation location Tasks Light switch E1 Dash panel, driver side To indicate the driver's preferred light setting to the onboard power supply control unit None, LIN slave, measurement values and diagnostics via onboard power supply control unit J519 (master)
Display and instrument lighting control

Diagnostic address

Function
The rotary knob has four settings:

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Lights o (in some countries the daytime running light is switched on automatically at "terminal 15 on") The automatic daytime running light is switched on and o depending on the light sensor (this position is also a prerequisite for the "headlight assist" and "intelligent light system" functions) Side light Dipped beam

AUTO

Electrical connections and circuit

All signals from the switches, buttons and controls accommodated in the light switch are read in by the onboard power supply control unit via the LIN line. Furthermore, the commands for the switch lighting and the warning lamps of the individual functions are sent to the light switch by the onboard power supply control unit. The redundancy line is connected to ground via an electronic circuit inside the switch and serves to plausibilise the switch position. In the event of a short circuit or open circuit in the LIN line or redundancy line, the emergency light function is activated by the onboard power supply control unit ("dipped beam on") and a diagnostic trouble code is entered in the fault memory of the onboard power supply control unit.
Light switch E1

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Terminals: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 LIN (to onboard power supply control unit J519) Terminal 30 Terminal 31 Redundancy line (to onboard power supply CU J519)

Reference For further information on the head-up display, refer to Self Study Programme 482 "AudiA7Sportback Head-up Display and Speed Limit Indicator".

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Control panel
Button functions The light switch control panel has a dierent design depending on equipment level. Four dierent versions are possible. The following functions can be switched on and o via the control panel:

All-weather light (on vehicles with bi-xenon headlights and adaptive light or LED headlights) Night vision assist

Rear fog light

Control panel

There are four versions of the control panel

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Reference For a description of the design and function of night vision assist system, refer to Self Study Programme 462 "AudiA810 Night Vision Assist".

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headlights
Basically, a distinction is made between two types of headlight on the AudiA7Sportback. Bi-xenon headlights LED headlights Bi-xenon headlights are available in three versions: Version A = bi-xenon Version B = bi-xenon with adaptive light (AFS) Version C = bi-xenon with adaptive light (AFS) and "intelligent light system" All bi-xenon headlights use identical illuminants. However, the light functions, activation mechanisms and headlight range adjustment congurations dier. Another coding version also exists on account of the fact that the "intelligent light system" function is not permitted in some countries (e.g. USA). Version B is installed on models for these countries, but the intelligent headlight range adjustment actuator is used here only for switching between dipped beam and main beam.

Bi-xenon headlights

Indicator light

Dipped beam or Main beam Daytime running light or side light

All-weather light with bi-xenon version or dynamic cornering light with bi-xenon version featuring AFS

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LED headlights
Like the AudiA810 with its LED headlights, the AudiA7Sportback uses LED technology for all its light functions.

Dipped beam

Main beam

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Dynamic cornering light

Indicator light

Daytime running light or side light

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Bi-xenon headlights

Light functions Side light Daytime running light Indicator light Dipped beam Main beam All-weather light

Illuminants used 14 LEDs, dimmed 14 LEDs Bulb (PY24W) Gas discharge lamp (D3S)

Power output not specied not specied 24 watts 35 watts

Bulb (H8)

35 watts

Bi-xenon headlights light functions

Dipped beam A gas discharge lamp and lens produce an asymmetric dipped beam.

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Main beam A gas discharge lamp and lens as well as an electrically actuated shutter covering the asymmetric range produce a symmetrical main beam. This function can be activated with the main beam stalk or by the headlight assist system.

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All-weather light Close-range light with low self-dazzling eect through activation of the H8 bulb on both sides in addition to the dipped beam.

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Bi-xenon headlights component parts

In addition to the replaceable parts of all AudiA7Sportback headlights, such as caps, repair tabs, screws and vents, the following specic component parts of the bi-xenon headlights are also replaceable: To replace the headlight range control servomotor, the headlight housing must be cut open and then re-sealed with a repair cover and seal.

Indicator lamp (PY24W)

Headlight range adjustment servomotor

Lamp for all-weather light (H8)

Gas discharge lamp (D3S)

Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Daytime running light and side light control unit

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Activation mechanism The individual lights and the control unit for the daytime running light and side light in the bi-xenon headlights are activated discretely by the onboard power supply control unit J519. The headlight range control system is activated discretely by the headlight range adjustment control unit J431.

Adaptation for driving on the opposite side of the road The headlights can be adapted for driving on the opposite side of the road via the MMI. In the "CAR" menu, the setting "Lights for driving on left" or "Lights for driving on right" can be selected under the menu option "Exterior lighting". The adjustment is made by lowering the light level via the headlight range control servomotors.

Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

Bi-xenon headlights
(one side of vehicle) Discrete lines Convenience CAN bus Onboard power supply control unit J519 - Daytime running light and side light control unit - H8 bulb - 24 watt bulb - Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Headlight range control unit J431 Extended CAN bus

Discrete lines Headlight range control servomotor

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Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light

Light functions Side light Daytime running light Indicator light Country road light Motorway light Main beam Town light1) All-weather light1) Dynamic cornering light Intersection light
1) 2)

Illuminants used 14 LEDs, dimmed 14 LEDs Bulb (PY24W) Gas discharge lamp (D3S)

Power output not specied not specied 24 watts 35 watts

1)

Bulb (H8)

35 watts

1), 2)

not for the North American market only for models equipped with a navigation system

Implementation of dierent light functions On the AudiA7Sportback with bi-xenon headlights, two sheetmetal proles are positioned in front of the gas discharge lamp. These sheet-metal proles partially mask the light beams of the light source. They are mounted rotatably on one side and can be moved individually in a vertical direction in front of the light source by a servomotor. Dierent light functions can thus be implemented. In addition, the complete projection module - comprising the reector, lens, gas discharge lamp and sheet-metal proles - can be swivelled sideways by a motor (not shown) to produce a dynamic cornering light.

Lens

Sheet-metal prole 1

Sheet-metal prole 2

Mounting for cornering light

Gas discharge lamp

Housing
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Mounting for sheet-metal proles

Reector

Sheet-metal prole servomotor (to implement light functions)

Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light light functions Country road light The gas discharge lamp produces an asymmetric dipped beam. The country road light is active at speeds upwards of 50 kph. If the vehicle exceeds a speed of 110 kph for an extended period, the country road light switches over to the motorway light. The motorway light is activated immediately if the vehicle exceeds 130 kph. On models equipped with a navigation system, the country road light is always active if the system does not recognise a built-up area or motorway driving. Dynamic swivelling is also possible with the country road light function.

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Motorway light The gas discharge lamp produces an asymmetric dipped beam. The left edge of the road is further illuminated. The motorway light is activated if the vehicle exceeds 110 kph for an extended period or immediately if the vehicle exceeds a speed of 130 kph. On models equipped with a navigation system, the motorway light is activated when the vehicle is travelling faster than 80 kph and the navigation system recognises motorway driving. Dynamic swivelling is possible with the country road light function.

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Main beam The gas discharge lamp produces a symmetrical main beam. The main beam can be activated with the main beam stalk.

Town light A symmetrical close-range light is produced by the gas discharge lamp, and the projection modules are swivelled slightly outwards or downwards. The town light is activated at speeds of between 5 kph and 50 kph and at between 0 kph and 60 kph on models equipped with a navigation system if the navigation system recognises a built-up area. Dynamic swivelling is not possible with the "Town light" function.

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All-weather light The all-weather light is an asymmetric close-range light which is produced by a gas discharge lamp with a low self-dazzling eect. The left projection module is swivelled slightly outwards and the headlight range is reduced by slightly lowering the light beam.

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Dynamic cornering light The dynamic cornering light is produced by activating the H8 bulb on one side of the vehicle at speeds of less than 70 kph, when heavy steering lock is applied or when the indicators are activated and the vehicle is travelling at less than 40 kph. It is activated additional to the country road light (see diagram on right) and town light.

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Intersection light The light function "Intersection light" is also available for models equipped with a navigation system. The intersection light is produced by switching on both static cornering lights. It helps the driver to detect hazards from the side at road intersections and is activated ahead of the intersection. The intersection light is always lit in combination with other lights. It is activated together with the town light when driving in built-up areas (see diagram on right) and together with the country road light when driving on country roads at speeds of up to 60 kph.

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Intersection light

Town light

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Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light component parts

The following parts of bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light are replaceable To replace the headlight range control servomotor, the headlight housing must be cut open and then re-sealed with a repair cover and seal.
Headlight range adjustment servomotor

Indicator lamp (PY24W)

Lamp for dynamic cornering light (H8)

Gas discharge lamp (D3S)

Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Daytime running light and side light control unit

Power output module for main headlights

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Activation mechanism The onboard power supply control unit J519 activates the daytime running light and side light control unit, the 24-watt bulb and the ballast for the gas discharge lamp via discrete lines. Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745 activates the power output module for the headlights via a private CAN bus. This module activates the sheet-metal prole adjuster motor, the headlight range control servomotor, the cornering light servomotor and the H8 bulb via discrete lines.

Adaptation for driving on the opposite side of the road The headlights can be adapted for driving on the opposite side of the road via the MMI. In the "CAR" menu, the setting "Lights for driving on left" or "Lights for driving on right" can be selected under the menu option "Exterior lighting". The bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light have a "Town light" function.

Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light
(one side of vehicle) Convenience CAN bus Onboard power supply control unit J519 Discrete lines - Daytime running light and side light control unit - 24 watt bulb - Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Extended CAN bus

Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745

Private bus (sub-bus)

Power output module for headlights

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Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light and "intelligent light system"

The design and component parts are identical to those of the bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light. The "intelligent light system" function also requires the camera control unit J852 in order to monitor the actual trac situation, i.e. oncoming vehicles, vehicles ahead and built-up areas. This enables the headlights to switch dynamically between dipped beam and main beam by continuous adjustment of the sheetmetal proles depending entirely on how fast the vehicle is travelling.

Summary Designation Installation location Tasks Diagnostic address Camera control unit J852 on the windscreen, over the base of the interior rear-view mirror Intelligent light system Audi lane assist 85

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Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light and intelligent light system

(one side of vehicle) Convenience CAN bus Onboard power supply control unit J519 Discrete lines - Daytime running light and side light control unit - 24 watt bulb - Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745 Extended CAN bus

Private bus (sub-bus) Power output module for headlights

Discrete lines Camera control unit J852

Sheet-metal prole adjuster motor Headlight range control servomotor Cornering light servomotor H8 bulb

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Reference For a description of the design and function of "intelligent light system", refer to Self Study Programme 461 "AudiA810 Driver Assistance Systems".

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LED headlights
Light functions Side light Daytime running light Indicator light Dipped beam Main beam Motorway light Dynamic cornering light All-weather light Tourist light (for driving on opposite side of road) cominghome / leavinghome Illuminants used 18LEDs (white, dimmed) 18LEDs (white) 11LEDs (yellow) 16LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip, 2x 4-chip) 20LEDs (1x 4-chip, in addition to dipped beam) 16LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip, 2x 4-chip) 20LEDs (1x 4-chip, in addition to dipped beam) 20LEDs (1x 4-chip, in addition to dipped beam) 8LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip) 8LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip)

LED headlight functions

Daytime running light / side light The daytime running light and side light are produced by 18 white LEDs. They are activated by a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. The LEDs are dimmed for the side light function. Dipped beam The dipped beam consists of three single modules. The inner two modules are tted with two 2-LED chips. Two 4-LED chips are installed in the outer module. The LEDs of the daytime running light are dimmed to side light level.

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Indicator light The indicator light is produced by eleven yellow LEDs. In the ECE version, the LEDs of the daytime running light are dimmed to side light level during the indicating cycle. In the SAE1) version, the daytime running light LEDs are deactivated during the indicating cycle due to dierent statutory requirements.

Main beam With the main beam function, a 4-LED chip is activated in addition to the dipped beam LEDs, and a reector below the outer LED module is enabled by switching over the shutter. The main beam can be activated with the main beam stalk or by the main beam assist function.

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Motorway light The motorway light is produced by the dipped beam LEDs. At the same time, the two inner LED modules are raised by the headlight range control servomotor and, thus, the headlight range is increased slightly within this zone. The motorway light is activated if the vehicle exceeds 110 kph for an extended period or immediately if the vehicle exceeds 140 kph.

Dynamic cornering light In the case of the dynamic cornering light, a 4-LED chip on the inside of the headlight is activated in addition to the dipped beam function. These LEDs have a reector which illuminates the side area of the vehicle when turning a corner. A condition for this is either that the indicators are activated and the vehicle is travelling at a speed of less than 40 kph or heavy steering lock is applied at a speed of less than 70 kph.

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All-weather light The all-weather light function is produced by the same LEDs as the dynamic cornering light. In the case of the all-weather light, however, the 4-LED chip on the inside of the headlights and the two 4-LED chips in the outer LED module are dimmed to 50% luminance. In addition to this, the two inner LED modules are raised slightly by the headlight range control servomotor. The all-weather light can activated with the upper button in the control panel of the light switch.

Tourist light The tourist light is designed to avoid dazzling oncoming trac when driving in countries where trac uses the opposite side of the road. The dipped headlight function is used for this purpose, and the outer LED module is deactivated. The tourist light can be activated via the relevant setting in the MMI.

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cominghome / leavinghome Both inner LED modules are used for the cominghome / leavinghome functions. These functions are activated either when leaving the vehicle by opening the driver door or when the central locking is unlocked with the remote control key. The condition for this is that the light switch is in the "AUTO" position, the rain and light detector sensor detects "dark" and both functions are enabled in the MMI (lights "on" when leaving / lights "on" when unlocking).

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LED headlights component parts

The following parts of the LED headlights are replaceable:
Fan

Fan

Power output module for main running light and indicator

Power output module for main beam and dyn. cornering light

Power output module for dipped beam

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Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

LED headlights
(one side of vehicle) Convenience CAN bus Discrete lines Onboard power supply control unit J519 Power output module for daytime running light and indicators

Discrete lines LIN bus - Power output module for main beam and dyn. cornering light - Power output module for dipped beam

Fan for LED headlights

Extended CAN bus

Headlight range control unit J431

Discrete lines Headlight range control servomotor

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The power output module for the main beam and cornering light is activated via discrete lines by onboard power supply control unit J519. The power output module for the main beam and cornering light as well as the power output module for the dynamic cornering light are LIN slaves of the onboard power supply control unit.

These LIN slaves monitor both ventilator fans in the LED headlights via discrete lines. The fans are activated at "terminal 15 on" and run continuously until terminal 15 is deactivated again.

Note Caution! ESD protection must be ensured during all work on the headlights, particularly when replacing internal components. Workshop equipment VAS 6613 is available for this purpose (see page 38).

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Side marker lights

(SAE2) only) Vehicles for the North American market come equipped with side marker lights due to statutory regulations. In the case of the AudiA7Sportback, this light function is not accommodated in the tail lights or in the headlights, rather is performed by separate lights integrated in the vehicle's bumpers. The lights are clipped into the bumper covers and tted with a 5 watt bulb (W5W).

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Tail lights
The tail lights of the AudiA7Sportback comprise two parts per side of the vehicle: a light module in the side wall and another in the boot lid. All functions utilise LED technology, except the reversing light function which uses a 16 watt bulb (longlife). The tail lights come in two dierent versions - an ECE1) version and an SAE2) version. The SAE lights use only red LEDs and the activation mechanism diers depending on the statutory regulations applicable to the ECE lights. Externally, the lights are identical. The reversing light functions are activated by the convenience system central control unit J393. LEDs or electronics of the tail lights cannot be replaced. After removing the light, only the 16-watt bulb (HP16W) tted in the side wall light can be replaced. This bulb is not designed to be replaced by the customer.

Brake light

Indicator light

Brake light

Rear fog light

Reector

Tail light

Reversing light

Tail light
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1) 2)

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Tail light functions in day design ECE1)

Brake light The brake light in the ECE version is produced by a total of 19 red LEDs, of which 12 are located in the side wall light and 7 in the boot lid light.

SAE2)

In the SAE version of the brake light, an additional 21 red LEDs are activated in the upper section of the tail lights.

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Indicator light The indicator light in the ECE version is produced by 21 yellow LEDs in the upper section of the tail light, 10 LEDs in the side wall light and 11 LEDs in the boot lid light.

All 40 LEDs are of the brake light are used for the indicator light in the SAE version. In both versions, the corresponding LEDs ash at a frequency of approx. 1.5 Hertz.

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Reversing light The reversing light function is performed by a 16 watt bulb (HP16W, longlife) in the side wall light only.

The reversing light function is performed by a 16 watt bulb (HP16W, longlife) in the side wall light only.

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Tail light functions in night design ECE1)

Tail light With this light function, 18 red LEDs in the side wall light and 9 LEDs in the boot lid light are lit.

SAE2)

With this light function, 18 red LEDs in the side wall light and 9 LEDs in the boot lid light are lit.

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Tail light and brake light If the brakes are applied while the tail light is on, the 19 red LEDs of the brake light function will additionally be activated.

In the SAE version, 40 LEDs are lit in addition to the tail light.

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Tail light and indicator light In this scenario, 27 red LEDs are activated for the tail light and 21 yellow LEDs for the indicator light.

In the SAE version, the 27 red LEDs for the tail light are lit and an additional 40 red LEDs ash.

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ECE1)
Tail light, brake light and rear fog light In this scenario, the following LEDs are lit: the 27 red LEDs of the tail light, one red LED in the boot lid light for the rear fog light and 12 red LEDs for the brake light in the side wall light. In this case, the brake light LEDs of the boot lid light must not be activated, so as to comply with the statutory minimum distance between the brake light and rear fog light.

SAE2)

The dierence between this version and the ECE version shown on the left is that the 10 LEDs in the upper chamber are lit in the side wall light shown here. In the boot lid light above the rear fog light LED, only 6 of the 11 LEDs are activated.

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Light functions not shown

High-level brake light Irrespective of tail light version, all AudiA7Sportbacks have a high-level brake light at the top edge of the rear window.

This light comprises a total of 48 LEDs and assists the brake light function.

Emergency braking signal3) In an emergency braking situation, the brake light initially ashes at a frequency of 3 Hertz until the vehicle comes to a standstill, after which the warning ashers are activated. The trigger for an emergency braking signal need not always have to be the driver depressing the brake pedal; actuating the parking brake or a corresponding command from the cruise control system can also be the reason.

However, other requirements also have to be met at the time of triggering, e.g. a road speed of over 60 kph, a pre-dened brake pressure or deceleration value (depending on the coecients of friction between the road and the tyres), ABS intervention at a minimum of two wheels, of which at least one must be a front wheel. If these criteria have been met, the ABS control unit J104 sends an emergency braking signal via the data bus. The convenience system central control unit J393 receives this signal and then activates the tail lights accordingly. At present, this function cannot be tested using workshop equipment.

Light functions Brake light Indicator light Tail light Rear fog light High-level brake light Reversing light Sider marker light (SAE only )
2)

ECE version1) 19x LED 21x LED 27x LED 28x LED 48x LED 1x HP16W, 16watts -

SAE version2) 40x LED 40x LED 27x LED 34x LED 48x LED 1x HP16W, 16watts 1x W5W, 5watts

1) 2) 3)

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Service
Electronic repairs with ESD protection
Electrostatic discharge is one of the most common causes of failure in semiconductor elements. Integrated semiconductor modules and LEDs are particularly sensitive and are capable of withstanding only very low voltages. Until now, protection of these components against against electrostatic discharge was tested continuously in the various stages of the process chain from manufacturing to in-workshop replacement. For this reason, electrostatically sensitive components previously had to be replaced completely.

ESD protection process chain

Semiconductor production System/component Production

System/component Installation in vehicle

Customer/ workshop 100%

ESD protection measures

0%
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Workshop equipment VAS6613

Electronic repairs are approved for the following modules on the AudiA7Sportback: LED headlights Xenon headlight A requirement for carrying out such repairs, in addition to the utmost safety and care, is an ESD protected workplace. Such a workplace was made possible with workshop equipment VAS 6613. The introduction of the ESD protected workplace has made it possible to replace component parts in electronic modules, thus opening up further scope for applications in future.
ESD table mat Wristband

Grounding module

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Self Study Programmes

For further information about the technology of the AudiA7 Sportback, refer to the following Self Study Programmes.

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SSP 478 AudiA7Sportback, order number: A10.5S00.71.20 SSP 479 Audi 3.0l V6 TDI engine (second generation), order number: A10.5S00.72.20 SSP 480 AudiA7 Sportback Chassis, order number: A10.5S00.73.20

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SSP 482 Audi A7 Sportback Head-up Display and Speed Limit Indicator, order number: A10.5S00.75.20 SSP 483 Audi A7 Sportback Convenience Electronics and Audi active lane assist, order number: A10.5S00.76.20 SSP 484 AudiA7Sportback Occupant Protection, Infotainment and Air Conditioning, order number: A10.5S00.77.20

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