Self Study Programme 481

Audi A7 Sportback
Onboard power supply and networking

Audi
Service Training
Four-zone air conditioning, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen To achieve all this, the Audi A7 Sportback comes equipped with:
Advanced Sound System, navigation, WLAN hotspot, massage
seats, LED headlights, night vision assist, Audi pre sense, Keyless • Main battery lead made of aluminium
Go, Audi drive select, start-stop system, Audi active lane assist, • Alternator with recuperation function
reversing camera — all these and other convenience features and • Voltage stabiliser for start-stop system
safety functions would not be possible without the use of increas- • FlexRay bus system
ingly efficient electronics. • LED headlights
Prerequisites for perfect functioning of these electronics are a
stable and reliable onboard power supply as well networking of the This Self Study Programme provides you with a fast and efficient
control units via their bus systems to facilitate high-speed data in-depth guide to the electronics of the Audi A7 Sportback.
exchange between miscellaneous complex systems.

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Learning objectives of this Self Study Programme are:

When you have worked your way through this Self Study Pro- • Which functions are performed by the onboard power supply
gramme, you will be able to answer the following questions: control unit J519?
• Where are the CAN isolating connectors located and which bus
• Where are the fuse carriers installed on the Audi A7 Sportback systems are connected to them?
and how are they supplied with power? • What are the new features of the FlexRay bus system?
• Where are electrical components fitted on the vehicle? • What are the new features of the exterior lighting?
• Which bus systems are used on the Audi A7 Sportback? • What does ESD protection mean and what relevance does it
have to the repair of electronic components?

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 Contents

Power supply
Jump start terminals _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Battery _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Main battery lead ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Supply structure _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Fuses and relays _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.G 1598/38 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Note
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.
Reference

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Power supply

Jump start terminals Potential distributor in plenum

chamber

Main battery lead Electromechanical steering

supply cable

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 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
Battery in spare wheel well located on the wing inner panel.

Battery
The battery in the Audi A7 Sportback 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
fitted on all models with a start-stop system and/or an auxiliary
heater.

The following batteries are used on the Audi A7 Sportback:

Standard batteries AGM batteries

• 80 Ah/380 A • 68 Ah/380 A
• 110 Ah/520 A • 75 Ah/420 A
• 92 Ah/520 A
• 105 Ah/580 A

Main battery lead

The main battery lead on the Audi A7 Sportback is designed as a
flexible 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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The two cables are separated in the front left wheel well and the
Main battery cable feed- Feed-through from the spare ribbon cable is routed to the potential distributor through a
through from the wheel well wheel well to the vehicle
further rubber grommet in the plenum chamber.
into the plenum chamber underbody
The round cable is routed directly to the electromechanical steer-
ing in the engine bay.

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English: Absorbant Glass Mat

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Supply structure

Radiator fan
control units

Alternator
Power steering
control unit

Starter
Fuse carrier "SD" in
onboard power supply
area

Fuse carrier "SA" in

Jump start terminal
plenum chamber, left
(e-box)
Potential distributor in
plenum chamber

Fuse holder "SB" on the Fuse holder "SC" on the

dash panel, left dash panel, right

Grounding point in spare

wheel well

Fuse carrier "SF" in

Main fuse carrier at
luggage compartment,
battery positive terminal
right

Battery isolation Battery monitor

igniter control unit

Battery

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This diagram summarises the supply structure of the

Audi A7 Sportback. This is a schematic diagram. Refer to the valid
service literature for the exact fuse assignments and cable routing.

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Fuses and relays

Potential distributor in plenum Fuse and relay carrier on the dash Fuse and relay carrier and CAN node Main fuse carrier at battery posi-
chamber panel, right connector in luggage compartment, tive terminal
The radiator fan control units are The fuses are labelled "SC" in the right The battery isolator is also
supplied with power via the fuses current flow diagram. They can be The fuses are labelled "SF" in the current mounted on this fuse carrier.
fitted at this point. The main battery accessed by the customer after flow diagram.
lead junction is also located here. removing the dash panel cover. The fuses can be accessed by the cus-
tomer after removing the storage com-
partment in the luggage compartment
at the rear left.

Fuse and relay carrier in the "e-box" Coupling station and CAN node con- Fuse and relay carrier in the Fuse and relay carrier on the
in the plenum chamber, driver side nector at the A post, bottom left. onboard power supply control unit dash panel, left
(under the windscreen washer system area The fuses are labelled "SB" in
reservoir) (below the dash panel in the driver the current flow diagram.
The e-box lid also serves as a support footwell) They can be accessed by the
for the engine control unit. The fuses The fuses are labelled "SD" in the customer after removing the
in the e-box are labelled "SA" in the current flow diagram. dash panel cover.
current flow diagram.

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

J387

J364
J428

R161 J851

J521

J844
J500 J743 J794
J234 J849
J852 J255
R212

J285

G85 J136
J898

J527

J623 J853
J104

J850 J519

J745

J386

Legend: CAN display and operation control units

E265 Rear air conditioner/Climatronic operating and display unit
Control units on the convenience CAN bus J255 Climatronic control unit
J136 Seat and steering column adjustment control unit with J285 Control unit in dash panel insert
memory J364 Additional heater control unit
J345 Trailer detector control unit J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J386 Door control unit, driver side J772 Reversing camera system control unit
J387 Door control unit, front passenger side J791 Audi parking system control unit
J393 Convenience system central control unit J898 Windscreen projection system control unit
J519 Onboard power supply control unit
J521 Seat adjustment control unit with memory Control units on the powertrain CAN bus
J605 Rear lid control unit G85 Steering angle sender
J608 Special vehicle control unit J234 Airbag control unit
J843 Vehicle tracking system interface control unit J540 Electromechanical park and handbrake control unit
J872 Multi-contour seat control unit, front passenger side J623 Engine control unit
J873 Multi-contour seat control unit, driver side J743 Twin clutch gearbox mechatronics

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 J843
J197
J855
J605 J393 J345
J791
J540
J772 J769

J872

J492

E265 J533

J873

J608 J770

R78

J525 Radio R
J854

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Control units on the extended CAN bus Control units on the FlexRay bus
J745 Cornering light and headlight range control unit J104 ABS control unit
J769 Audi lane assist control unit J197 Adaptive suspension control unit
J844 Headlight assist control unit J428 ACC control unit
J852 Camera control unit J492 Four-wheel drive control unit
J853 Night vision system control unit J500 Power steering control unit
J854 Front left belt pretensioner control unit J849 Sensor electronics control unit
J855 Front right belt pretensioner control unit J850 ACC control unit 2
J851 Image processing control unit
Control units on the MOST bus
J285 Control unit in dash panel insert Sub-bus users
J525 Digital sound package control unit R212 Night vision system camera
J794 Information electronics control unit 1 J770 Audi lane assist control unit 2
R Radio
R78 TV tuner Users of all bus systems (gateway)
R161 DVD auto changer J533 Data bus diagnostic interface

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Topology
Front right seat
vent control unit
J799
Air humidity sender Air quality sensor
in fresh air intake G238
duct
Wiper motor con- Front left seat vent G657
trol unit control unit
J400 J800

Rain and light Refrigerant pres- Power output mod- Multi-function

detector sensor sure/temperature ule for left LED steering wheel con-
G397 sender headlight trol unit
G395 J453

Light switch Garage door open- Power output mod-

E1 ing control unit ule for right LED
J530 headlight

Onboard power supply

Electrically adjust- control unit
able steering col- J519
umn control unit Flap control servo-
J866 Seat and steering motors
column adjustment 1 - 16
control unit with
Garage door oper- Sliding sunroof memory
ating unit control unit J136
E284 J245 Fresh air blower
Seat adjustment con- control unit
trol unit with mem- J126
ory, front passenger
Anti-theft alarm Rear spoiler adjust- J521
sensor ment control unit
G578 J223
Trailer detector con-
trol unit
J345
Air humidity sender Roof electronics
G355 control unit
J528
Vehicle tracking
system interface
control unit
Roof roller blind J843
control unit Seat occupancy rec-
J394 ognition control
Rear lid control unit1)
unit J706
J605
Alarm horn Convenience system
H12 central control unit Selector lever sen-
J393 sors control unit
J587

Door control unit, Door control unit,

rear left driver side
Electrical steering J388 J386
column lock control
unit
J764
Door control unit, Door control unit, Multi-contour seat
rear right front passenger control unit, driver
Immobiliser reader J389 side side
coil J387 J873
D2

Taxi alarm remote Special vehicle con- Multi-contour seat

control, control trol unit control unit, front
unit J608 passenger side
J601 J872

Legend:

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

The diagram shows the topology of a model version with an exten- Some of the control units shown here are optional and/or country-
sive equipment specification. specific equipment.

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specific markets only

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 Windscreen projec-
tion system control
unit
J898

Steering column
Rear left vent ser-
electronics control
vomotors
unit
J527

Reversing camera TV tuner

system control unit R78
Rear air condi-
J772 tioner/Climatronic
operating and dis-
play unit
E265
Audi parking sys-
tem control unit Control unit in dash Radio
J791 panel insert R
J285

Climatronic control
unit Auxiliary heater DVD auto changer Digital sound pack-
J255 control unit R161 age control unit
J364 J525

Diagnostic port

Auxiliary heating Information elec- MMI display

radio controlled tronics control unit J685
receiver 1
R64 J794

Data bus diagnostic interface

J533

Battery monitor con-

trol unit
Airbag control unit Four-wheel drive J367
J234 control unit
J492

Alternator
C
Twin clutch gear- ABS control unit Headlight assist
box mechatronics J104 control unit
J743 J844

Voltage stabiliser
J532
Engine control unit Sensor electronics Camera control
J623 control unit unit
J849 J852

Cornering light and

headlight range con-
Steering angle ACC control unit Front left belt pre- trol unit
sender J428 tensioner control J745
G85 unit
J854

Power output mod- Power output mod-

Electromechanical ACC control unit 2 Front right belt ule for left head- ule for right head-
park and handbrake J850 pretensioner con- light light
control unit trol unit J667 J668
J540 J855

Image processing Audi lane assist Night vision system

control unit control unit control unit
J851 J769 J853

Adaptive suspen- ACC control unit 2 Night vision system

sion control unit J770 camera
J197 R212

Power steering con-

trol unit
J500
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New features of the bus system
If you compare the Audi A7 Sportback to the Audi A6 ’05, you will
see that the number of control units involved in bus communica-
tions has increased from 49 to over 90.
The number of bus systems has increased from 6 to 7.

Bus systems used on the Audi A7 Sportback:

Bus system Cable colour Configuration Data transfer Characteristic

Powertrain CAN bus Electrical two-wire bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
system
Convenience CAN bus Electrical two-wire bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
system
Extended CAN bus Electrical two-wire bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
system
Display and operation CAN bus Electrical two-wire bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
system
Diagnostics CAN bus Electrical two-wire bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
system
FlexRay Electrical two-wire bus 10 Mbit/s Not single-wire capable
system
MOST bus Optical bus system 22.5 Mbit/s Ring structure
Open circuit results in
failure of the whole system
LIN bus Electrical single-wire bus 20 kbit/s Single-wire capable
system
Sub-bus system Electrical two-wire bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
system

The main new features at a glance:

• The convenience CAN bus on the Audi A7 Sportback is a high- The networking diagram (see page 10/11) provides a schematic
speed bus system overview of the communication paths of the in-vehicle control
• New FlexRay bus system units. Which control units which are installed in the vehicle
• Dash panel insert control unit J285 uses two bus systems – the depends upon the equipment level. Here are just a few examples:
display and operation CAN bus and the MOST bus
• Four-wheel drive control unit J492 and ABS control unit J104 • Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745 is used in
use two bus systems – the powertrain CAN bus and the FlexRay models with bi-xenon headlights and never installed in combi-
bus nation 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 "Audi A8 ’10 Onboard Power Supply and Networking"

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CAN isolating connector
PINs 1 - 8
The Audi A7 Sportback has two CAN isolating connectors. PINs 9 - 13
One isolating connector is installed in the coupling station at the A PINs 14 - 18
post on the bottom left, the other is located on the relay and fuse PINs 19 - 23
carrier in the luggage compartment at the rear right. Both connec-
tors are identical in design and contain CAN cable couplers for up
to four bus systems. However, the isolating connectors have
different assignments.

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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

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CAN isolating connector

CAN adaptor V.A.G 1598/38

As with other Audi models, the CAN isolating connector provides
connectivity for the CAN adaptor V.A.G 1598/38. 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 identified
on the CAN bus.

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FlexRay
The FlexRay data bus system was first used on the Audi A8 ’10 and With the FlexRay bus, the data bus diagnostic interface J533 acts
is also used on the Audi A7 Sportback. FlexRay is an electrical as the controller. In a full spec Audi A7 Sportback, four FlexRay
two-wire bus system with a maximum data transfer rate of branches with eight control units are connected to the J533. Up to
10 Mbit/s. Both bus cables are referred to as bus positive (pink three control units including the controller (J533) can be con-
cable) and bus negative (green cable). FlexRay does not allow nected within a branch. The control units at the end of a branch are
single wire operation since the voltage difference between both always fitted with a low ohmic resistor (94 Ω). The intermediate
wires is evaluated. With this data bus system, data transfer is control units have a high-ohmic internal resistor (2.6 kΩ). The
time-controlled, which has the advantage that the control unit theoretical length of cable within a branch is limited to a maximum
developer knows exactly when the data messages are sent across of twelve metres.
the buses and when they arrive at the recipient.

FlexRay topology with full equipment specification

ACC Power steering Image processing Adaptive suspension

unit 2 control unit control unit control unit

J197
J428

J851 J492
J533
J500

J849
J850

J104

ACC control ABS Sensor electronics Data bus diagnostic Four wheel drive
unit 2 control unit control unit interface control unit
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Branch 1 2 3 41)

Colours in the
diagram
Control units • Data bus diagnostic • Data bus diagnostic • Data bus diagnostic • Data bus diagnostic
interface J533 interface J533 interface J533 interface J533
• Image processing • Power steering control • Adaptive suspension • ACC control unit 2 J8501)
control unit J8511) unit J500 control unit J1971) • ACC control unit J4281)
• ABS control unit J104 • Four-wheel drive control
unit J4921)
• Sensor electronics
control unit J849

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not standard equipment on the Audi A7 Sportback.

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FlexRay topology

1.3kΩ 1.3kΩ
47 Ω
Within the FlexRay topology, the data bus diagnostic interface Branch 1

47 Ω
J533 is referred to as the "active hub" or "active node". The connec-
tion between J533 and, for example, J500 is referred to as a
"point-to-point" connection; the other three branches are referred J104 J851
to as a "daisy chain" connection.

A "daisy chain" connection is a concatenation of control units. The

47 Ω 47 Ω
intermediate control units have four FlexRay connections, the

47 Ω

47 Ω
control units at the end only two. The FlexRay cables are routed
through to the pcb of the "centre control units". Branch 2

47 Ω

47 Ω
The pbs itself provides practically no resistance to the transmission
J500
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.

1.3kΩ 1.3kΩ

1.3kΩ 1.3kΩ
47 Ω

47 Ω
Branch 3

47 Ω

47 Ω
47 Ω 47 Ω
J849 J492 J197
J533

1.3kΩ 1.3kΩ
47 Ω
Branch 4

47 Ω

J428 J850
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Resistors

In each control unit there are two 47 ohm resistors connected in The resistors can be measured for fault-finding purposes with a
series at the end of each FlexRay branch. multimeter, but of course only the total resistance of the control
The intermediate control units also have two resistors connected in unit can be determined by taking measurements at the control unit
series, albeit these are 1.3 kohm resistors. 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.

<2Ω <2Ω
1.3kΩ 1.3kΩ

1.3kΩ 1.3kΩ
47 Ω

47 Ω

Branch 3 94 Ω 2.6 kΩ 2.6 kΩ 2.6 kΩ 2.6 kΩ 94 Ω

47 Ω

47 Ω

J849 J492 J197

J533
<2Ω <2Ω

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Reference
For further information about the FlexRay bus, refer to Self Study Programme 459 "Audi A8 ’10 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 Audi A7 Sportback and is accessible
after unclipping the rear seat.

Data bus diagnostic interface J533

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Description of control unit

Designation Data bus diagnostic interface J533

Installation location at the centre below the rear seat

Bus systems Convenience CAN bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
Powertrain CAN bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
Extended CAN bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
Display and operation CAN bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
Diagnostics CAN bus 500 kbit/s Not single-wire capable
FlexRay 10 Mbit/s Not single-wire capable
MOST bus 22.5 Mbit/s Ring structure (open circuit results in failure)
LIN bus 20 kbit/s 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 efficiency program
• Energy management
• LIN master for:
• Battery monitor control unit J367
• Alternator C
• Voltage stabiliser J532
Diagnostic address 19

Functions of J533 in • Read identication data

vehicle diagnostic tester • Installation locations
• Static current measurement without current probe
• Final control test, alternator voltage
• Ring break diagnostics
• Optical fibre 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 Audi A7 Sportback has a Showroom mode for component- Once Showroom mode has been activated, the data bus diagnostic
protected control units. This mode prevents unwanted deactivation interface J533 sends an authentication signal to all control units
of component-protected control units in showrooms and at motor after wake-up of the bus system. Showroom mode is activated
shows. using the vehicle diagnostic tester by establishing an online link in
Background: control units integrated in the component protection the data bus diagnostic interface J533 via address word 19 with
system have to be cyclically authenticated by the data bus diagnos- the guided function "Data Bus Diagnostic Interface, Component
tic interface J533. This means that the component protection Protection - Showroom". The Showroom mode, like the Transport
feature is activated in the control units if they are activated certain mode, is deactivated automatically after driving a short distance.
number of times without turning the ignition on in between.

Energy management

The energy management system of the Audi A7 Sportback was first

used on the Audi A5 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 Audi A7 Sportback, helping to improve 481_037

fuel economy and keeping pollutant emissions to a minimum.

Battery monitor control unit J367 Battery monitor control

unit J367

Summary

Designation Battery monitor control unit J367

Installation location at the car battery's negative terminal

Tasks Measurement of:

• charging and discharge currents of
the car battery
• battery voltage
• battery temperature
Diagnostic address None, LIN slave, measured data and
diagnostics via data bus diagnostics
interface J533 (gateway)

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Battery current measurement Battery voltage measurement

Battery current is measured at the battery's negative terminal. The Battery voltage is determined by measuring the voltage directly at
electrical current present at the battery's negative terminal flows the battery's positive terminal. For this purpose, a measuring lead
entirely through J367, i.e. through a shunt resistor. The shunt runs from the positive terminal to the battery monitor control unit
resistor has a low resistance in the milliohm range. J367.
The drop in voltage at the shunt resistor is proportional to the
electrical current. The electrical current flowing into and out of the Battery temperature measurement
battery can be computed from this information.
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 "Audi A8 ’10 Onboard Power
Supply and Networking".

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Alternator C

Summary

Designation Alternator C

Installation location at the bottom front right of the engine,

driven by central ribbed V belt
Tasks Charging the vehicle battery

Diagnostic address 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 150 A – 180 A are The charge warning lamp in the dash panel insert does not come
used on the Audi A7 Sportback. These alternators are equipped on during the lamp test after "terminal 15 on". This warning lamp
with a LIN controller and have two terminals: the bolted B+ termi- is not activated unless a fault occurs in the alternator.
nal, as well as a two prong connector in which only pin 1 is The alternator test is performed using a corresponding test
assigned to the LIN line. Pin 2 remains unassigned. The data bus program on the vehicle diagnostic tester and by internal assess-
diagnostic interface J533 sends LIN messages to the LIN control- ment of the alternator by the energy management system in J533.
ler. Depending on the status of the onboard power supply, these Fault memory entries or history data for the alternator can also be
LIN messages specify voltage values of between 12.2 volts and 15 read out using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
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-defined period.

B+

Alternator LIN Data bus diagnostic interface Control unit in

C con- LIN J533 Display and operation CAN bus dash panel insert
troller 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 alter-
nator test (this can cause the headlights to overheat). Use the front cover VAS 5191A with ventilation grilles in the vicinity of
the headlights.

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Voltage stabiliser J532
Voltage stabiliser J532

Summary

Designation Voltage stabiliser J532

Installation location in the spare wheel well, on the right-

hand side adjacent to the battery
Tasks To stabilise the voltage for
selected components during the start
cycle
Diagnostic address None, LIN slave, measured data and
diagnostics via data bus diagnostics
interface J533 (master)

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On models with a start-stop system, increased load is placed on Depending on specification, the following electrical equipment is
the battery due to the increased number of start cycles with the connected to the 200 watt voltage stabiliser:
result that the battery voltage dips below 12 volts at start-up.
To avoid any loss of comfort during start cycles, a voltage stabiliser • Control unit in dash panel insert J285
J532 (DC-DC converter) is fitted on all models which are equipped • Automatic anti-glare rear-view mirror Y7
with a start-stop system. During a start cycle, this unit generates a • Reversing camera system control unit J772
stable supply voltage from the onboard power supply for selected • Radio R
electrical equipment. • Information electronics control unit 1 J794
• DVD auto changer R161
• TV tuner R78
The voltage stabiliser comes in two versions: • MMI display J685
• Multimedia system operating unit E380
• Version 1: 200 watts with a single output
(max. 200 watts or 16.7 amperes) The 400 watt version is used on models equipped with an Audi
• Version 2: 400 watts with two outputs sound system. On these models, the radio is connected to the
(max. 2x 200 watts or 2x 16.7 amperes) 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 "Audi A8 ’10 Onboard Power Supply and
Networking".

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Onboard power supply control unit J519
The onboard power supply control unit of the Audi A7 Sportback
combines the familiar functions of the onboard power supply
control unit and onboard power supply control unit 2 on the
Audi A6 ’05 in addition to performing new functions.

Summary

Designation Onboard power supply control unit J519

Installation location behind footwell trim, driver side

Tasks • All tasks of onboard power supply

control unit J519 and onboard power
supply control unit 2 J520 on the
Audi A6 ’05
• LIN master
• LIN gateway
Diagnostic address 09 481_002

New functions see overview on page 21

Function as LIN bus master and LIN gateway

Front right seat

vent control unit
J799
Air humidity sender Air quality sensor
in fresh air intake G238
duct
Wiper motor con- Front left seat vent G657
trol unit control unit
J400 J800

Rain and light Refrigerant pres- Power output mod-

detector sensor sure/temperature ule for left LED
G397 sender headlight
G395

Light switch Garage door open- Power output mod-

E1 ing control unit ule for right LED
J530 headlight

Onboard power supply

Electrically adjust- control unit
able steering col- J519 Convenience CAN bus
umn control unit
J866
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Functions in the data bus system

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

1)
signal for refrigerant temperature is not utilised.

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 Functions

Light functions • 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 off )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)
Driver information • Read ambient temperature1)
• Read oil pressure switch1)
• Read brake pad wear warning1)
• Read brake fluid 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)
Wipe/wash function • 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)
Interface to convenience elec- • Enabling signal for electrical steering column lock (discrete and via CAN)1)
tronics central control unit • Feedback from discrete terminal 15 (message to J393 via CAN)1)
J393 • Valet parking button E536 and function LED (Valet Key)1), 2)
• Read rear roller blind button1)
Other functions • 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)
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)
new functions to those performed on the Audi A6 ’05 by onboard power supply control units J519 and J520.
2)
for the North American market only

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Exterior lighting

Light switch
Head-up display position control
The light switch of the Audi A7 Sportback is similar in design and (windscreen projection button
type to that of the Audi A8 ’10 and differs only in respect of the Rotary light switch E736)
optional head-up display position control.

Summary

Designation Light switch E1

Installation location Dash panel, driver side

Tasks To indicate the driver's preferred light

setting to the onboard power supply
control unit
Diagnostic address None, LIN slave, measurement values
and diagnostics via onboard power
supply control unit J519 (master)

Display and instrument light-

ing control
Function 481_053

The rotary knob has four settings:

0 Lights off (in some countries the daytime running light

is switched on automatically at "terminal 15 on")

AUTO The automatic daytime running light is switched on and

off depending on the light sensor (this position is also a
prerequisite for the "headlight assist" and "intelligent
light system" functions)

Side light

Dipped beam

Electrical connections and circuit

All signals from the switches, buttons and controls accommodated Light switch E1
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

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redundancy line, the emergency light function is activated by the
onboard power supply control unit ("dipped beam on") and a Terminals:
diagnostic trouble code is entered in the fault memory of the
onboard power supply control unit. Pin 1 LIN (to onboard power supply control unit J519)
Pin 2 Terminal 30
Pin 3 Terminal 31
Pin 4 Redundancy line (to onboard power supply CU J519)

Reference
For further information on the head-up display, refer to Self Study Programme 482 "Audi A7 Sportback Head-up Display and
Speed Limit Indicator".

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Control panel

Button functions

The light switch control panel has a different design depending on

equipment level. Four different versions are possible. All-weather light (on vehicles with bi-xenon headlights
and adaptive light or LED headlights)
The following functions can be switched on and off via the control
panel: 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 "Audi A8 ’10
Night Vision Assist".

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headlights
Basically, a distinction is made between two types of headlight on Another coding version also exists on account of the fact that the
the Audi A7 Sportback. "intelligent light system" function is not permitted in some coun-
tries (e.g. USA). Version B is installed on models for these coun-
• Bi-xenon headlights tries, but the intelligent headlight range adjustment actuator is
• LED headlights used here only for switching between dipped beam and main
beam.
Bi-xenon headlights are available in three versions:
All bi-xenon headlights use identical illuminants. However, the
• Version A = bi-xenon light functions, activation mechanisms and headlight range adjust-
• Version B = bi-xenon with adaptive light (AFS) ment configurations differ.
• Version C = bi-xenon with adaptive light (AFS) and "intelligent
light system"

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 Audi A8 ’10 with its LED headlights, the Audi A7 Sportback
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 Illuminants used Power output

Side light 14 LEDs, dimmed not specified

Daytime running light 14 LEDs not specified

Indicator light Bulb (PY24W) 24 watts

Dipped beam Gas discharge lamp (D3S) 35 watts

Main beam

All-weather light 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 effect through activation

of the H8 bulb on both sides in addition to the dipped beam.

481_058

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Bi-xenon headlights – component parts

In addition to the replaceable parts of all Audi A7 Sportback To replace the headlight range control servomotor, the headlight
headlights, such as caps, repair tabs, screws and vents, the follow- housing must be cut open and then re-sealed with a repair cover
ing specific component parts of the bi-xenon headlights are also and seal.
replaceable:

Indicator lamp Headlight range adjustment

(PY24W) servomotor

Lamp for all-weather light

(H8)

Gas discharge lamp

(D3S)

Ballast for
gas discharge lamp

Daytime running light and

side light control unit 481_012

Activation mechanism Adaptation for driving on the opposite side of the road

The individual lights and the control unit for the daytime running The headlights can be adapted for driving on the opposite side of
light and side light in the bi-xenon headlights are activated dis- the road via the MMI. In the "CAR" menu, the setting "Lights for
cretely by the onboard power supply control unit J519. driving on left" or "Lights for driving on right" can be selected
The headlight range control system is activated discretely by the under the menu option "Exterior lighting".
headlight range adjustment control unit J431. The adjustment is made by lowering the light level via the head-
light range control servomotors.

Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

Bi-xenon headlights
(one side of vehicle)

Discrete lines
Convenience CAN bus Onboard power - Daytime running light and side
supply control unit light control unit
J519 - H8 bulb
- 24 watt bulb
- Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Headlight range con- Discrete lines

trol unit
J431 Headlight range control servomotor
Extended CAN bus

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Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light

Light functions Illuminants used Power output

Side light 14 LEDs, dimmed not specified

Daytime running light 14 LEDs not specified

Indicator light Bulb (PY24W) 24 watts

Country road light Gas discharge lamp (D3S) 35 watts

1)
Motorway light

Main beam

Town light1)

All-weather light1)

Dynamic cornering light Bulb (H8) 35 watts

1), 2)
Intersection light

1)
not for the North American market
2)
only for models equipped with a navigation system

Implementation of different light functions

On the Audi A7 Sportback with bi-xenon headlights, two sheet- Different light functions can thus be implemented. In addition, the
metal profiles are positioned in front of the gas discharge lamp. complete projection module - comprising the reflector, lens, gas
These sheet-metal profiles partially mask the light beams of the discharge lamp and sheet-metal profiles - can be swivelled side-
light source. They are mounted rotatably on one side and can be ways by a motor (not shown) to produce a dynamic cornering light.
moved individually in a vertical direction in front of the light source
by a servomotor.

Lens Sheet-metal profile 1 Sheet-metal profile 2 Mounting for

cornering light

Gas discharge
lamp

Housing Mounting for Reflector Sheet-metal profile servomotor

sheet-metal profiles (to implement light functions)
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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 motor-
way light is activated immediately if the vehicle exceeds 130 kph.

On models equipped with a navigation system, the country road

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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 481_061
the navigation system recognises motorway driving. Dynamic
swivelling is possible with the country road light function.

Main beam

The gas discharge lamp produces a symmetrical main beam. The

main beam can be activated with the main beam stalk.

Town light 481_062

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 recog-
nises a built-up area. Dynamic swivelling is not possible with the
"Town light" function. 481_063

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 effect.
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 pro-
duced 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 To replace the headlight range control servomotor, the headlight
replaceable housing must be cut open and then re-sealed with a repair cover
and seal.

Indicator lamp Headlight range adjustment

(PY24W) servomotor

Lamp for dynamic

cornering light
(H8)

Gas discharge lamp

(D3S)

Ballast for
gas discharge lamp

Power output module for

main headlights
Daytime running light and side light
control unit
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Activation mechanism Adaptation for driving on the opposite side of the road
The onboard power supply control unit J519 activates the daytime The headlights can be adapted for driving on the opposite side of
running light and side light control unit, the 24-watt bulb and the the road via the MMI. In the "CAR" menu, the setting "Lights for
ballast for the gas discharge lamp via discrete lines. driving on left" or "Lights for driving on right" can be selected
under the menu option "Exterior lighting".
Cornering light and headlight range control unit J745 activates the
power output module for the headlights via a private CAN bus. This The bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light have a "Town light"
module activates the sheet-metal profile adjuster motor, the function.
headlight range control servomotor, the cornering light servomo-
tor and the H8 bulb via discrete lines.

Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

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

Cornering light and

headlight range con- Private bus (sub-bus)
Power output module for headlights
trol unit
Extended CAN bus J745

Discrete lines

- Sheet-metal profile adjuster motor

- Headlight range control servomotor
- Cornering light servomotor
- H8 bulb

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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 This enables the headlights to switch dynamically between dipped
bi-xenon headlights with adaptive light. beam and main beam by continuous adjustment of the sheet-
The "intelligent light system" function also requires the camera metal profiles depending entirely on how fast the vehicle is travel-
control unit J852 in order to monitor the actual traffic situation, ling.
i.e. oncoming vehicles, vehicles ahead and built-up areas.

Summary

Designation Camera control unit J852

Installation location on the windscreen, over the base of the

interior rear-view mirror
Tasks • Intelligent light system
• Audi lane assist
Diagnostic address 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 Discrete lines
Onboard power - Daytime running light and side light
supply control unit control unit
J519 - 24 watt bulb
- Ballast for gas discharge lamp

Cornering light and

Private bus (sub-bus)
headlight range con-
Power output module for headlights
trol unit
J745
Extended CAN bus

Discrete lines

Camera control unit

J852 - Sheet-metal profile 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 "Audi A8 ’10
Driver Assistance Systems".

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LED headlights

Light functions Illuminants used

Side light 18 LEDs (white, dimmed)

Daytime running light 18 LEDs (white)

Indicator light 11 LEDs (yellow)

Dipped beam 16 LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip, 2x 4-chip)

Main beam 20 LEDs (1x 4-chip, in addition to dipped beam)

Motorway light 16 LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip, 2x 4-chip)

Dynamic cornering light 20 LEDs (1x 4-chip, in addition to dipped beam)

All-weather light 20 LEDs (1x 4-chip, in addition to dipped beam)

Tourist light (for driving on opposite side of road) 8 LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip)

coming home / leaving home 8 LEDs (2x 2-chip, 2x 2-chip)

LED headlight functions

Daytime running light / side light Dipped beam

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

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Indicator light Main beam

The indicator light is produced by eleven yellow LEDs. In the ECE With the main beam function, a 4-LED chip is activated in addition
version, the LEDs of the daytime running light are dimmed to side to the dipped beam LEDs, and a reflector below the outer LED
light level during the indicating cycle. In the SAE1) version, the module is enabled by switching over the shutter. The main beam
daytime running light LEDs are deactivated during the indicating can be activated with the main beam stalk or by the main beam
cycle due to different statutory requirements. assist function.

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1)
SAE = for the North American market

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Motorway light Dynamic cornering light

The motorway light is produced by the dipped beam LEDs. At the In the case of the dynamic cornering light, a 4-LED chip on the
same time, the two inner LED modules are raised by the headlight inside of the headlight is activated in addition to the dipped beam
range control servomotor and, thus, the headlight range is function. These LEDs have a reflector which illuminates the side
increased slightly within this zone. The motorway light is activated area of the vehicle when turning a corner. A condition for this is
if the vehicle exceeds 110 kph for an extended period or immedi- either that the indicators are activated and the vehicle is travelling
ately if the vehicle exceeds 140 kph. 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 Tourist light

The all-weather light function is produced by the same LEDs as the The tourist light is designed to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic
dynamic cornering light. In the case of the all-weather light, when driving in countries where traffic uses the opposite side of
however, the 4-LED chip on the inside of the headlights and the the road. The dipped headlight function is used for this purpose,
two 4-LED chips in the outer LED module are dimmed to 50% and the outer LED module is deactivated. The tourist light can be
luminance. In addition to this, the two inner LED modules are activated via the relevant setting in the MMI.
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.

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coming home / leaving home

Both inner LED modules are used for the coming home /
leaving home 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

Power output module for main for dipped beam
Power output module for main beam and dyn. cornering light
running light and indicator

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Schematic diagram of the activation mechanism

LED headlights
(one side of vehicle)
Convenience CAN bus

Discrete lines
Onboard power Power output module for daytime
supply control unit running light and indicators
J519

Discrete lines

LIN bus - Power output module for main

beam and dyn. cornering light
- Power output module for dipped
Fan for LED headlights
beam
Extended CAN bus

Discrete lines
Headlight range Headlight range control servomotor
control unit
J431

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The power output module for the main beam and cornering light is These LIN slaves monitor both ventilator fans in the LED head-
activated via discrete lines by onboard power supply control unit lights via discrete lines. The fans are activated at "terminal 15 on"
J519. and run continuously until terminal 15 is deactivated again.
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.

!
Note
Caution! ESD protection must be ensured during all work on the headlights, particularly when replacing internal compo-
nents. 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 Audi A7 Sportback, 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 fitted with a 5
watt bulb (W5W).

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Tail lights
The tail lights of the Audi A7 Sportback comprise two parts per Externally, the lights are identical. The reversing light functions are
side of the vehicle: a light module in the side wall and another in activated by the convenience system central control unit J393.
the boot lid. All functions utilise LED technology, except the LEDs or electronics of the tail lights cannot be replaced.
reversing light function which uses a 16 watt bulb (longlife). After removing the light, only the 16-watt bulb (HP16W) fitted in
the side wall light can be replaced. This bulb is not designed to be
The tail lights come in two different versions - an ECE1) version and replaced by the customer.
an SAE2) version. The SAE lights use only red LEDs and the activa-
tion mechanism differs depending on the statutory regulations
applicable to the ECE lights.

Brake light Indicator light Brake light Rear fog light

Reflector Tail light Reversing light Tail light

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1)
ECE = for the European market
2)
SAE = for the North American market

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Tail light functions in day design

ECE1) SAE2)

Brake light
The brake light in the ECE version is produced by a total of 19 red In the SAE version of the brake light, an additional 21 red LEDs are
LEDs, of which 12 are located in the side wall light and 7 in the activated in the upper section of the tail lights.
boot lid light.

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Indicator light
The indicator light in the ECE version is produced by 21 yellow LEDs All 40 LEDs are of the brake light are used for the indicator light in
in the upper section of the tail light, 10 LEDs in the side wall light the SAE version. In both versions, the corresponding LEDs flash at
and 11 LEDs in the boot lid light. a frequency of approx. 1.5 Hertz.

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

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1)
ECE = for the European market
2)
SAE = for the North American market

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Tail light functions in night design

ECE1) SAE2)

Tail light
With this light function, 18 red LEDs in the side wall light and 9 With this light function, 18 red LEDs in the side wall light and 9
LEDs in the boot lid light are lit. 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 In the SAE version, 40 LEDs are lit in addition to the tail light.
of the brake light function will additionally be activated.

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Tail light and indicator light
In this scenario, 27 red LEDs are activated for the tail light and 21 In the SAE version, the 27 red LEDs for the tail light are lit and an
yellow LEDs for the indicator light. additional 40 red LEDs flash.

481_029 481_030

1)
ECE = for the European market
2)
SAE = for the North American market

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ECE1) SAE2)

Tail light, brake light and rear fog light

In this scenario, the following LEDs are lit: the 27 red LEDs of the The difference between this version and the ECE version shown on
tail light, one red LED in the boot lid light for the rear fog light and the left is that the 10 LEDs in the upper chamber are lit in the side
12 red LEDs for the brake light in the side wall light. In this case, wall light shown here. In the boot lid light above the rear fog light
the brake light LEDs of the boot lid light must not be activated, so LED, only 6 of the 11 LEDs are activated.
as to comply with the statutory minimum distance between the
brake light and rear fog light.

481_031 481_032

Light functions not shown

High-level brake light

Irrespective of tail light version, all Audi A7 Sportbacks have a This light comprises a total of 48 LEDs and assists the brake light
high-level brake light at the top edge of the rear window. function.

Emergency braking signal3)

In an emergency braking situation, the brake light initially flashes However, other requirements also have to be met at the time of
at a frequency of 3 Hertz until the vehicle comes to a standstill, triggering, e.g. a road speed of over 60 kph, a pre-defined brake
after which the warning flashers are activated. pressure or deceleration value (depending on the coefficients of
friction between the road and the tyres), ABS intervention at a
The trigger for an emergency braking signal need not always have minimum of two wheels, of which at least one must be a front
to be the driver depressing the brake pedal; actuating the parking wheel.
brake or a corresponding command from the cruise control system
can also be the reason. 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 ECE version1) SAE version2)

Brake light 19x LED 40x LED

Indicator light 21x LED 40x LED

Tail light 27x LED 27x LED

Rear fog light 28x LED 34x LED

High-level brake light 48x LED 48x LED

Reversing light 1x HP16W, 16 watts 1x HP16W, 16 watts

2)
Sider marker light (SAE only ) - 1x W5W, 5 watts

1)
ECE = for the European market
2)
SAE = for the North American market
3)
not approved for use in all countries.

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Electronic repairs with ESD protection

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

ESD protection process chain

Semiconductor pro-
duction
System/component
Production

System/component
Installation in vehicle

Customer/
workshop
100%

ESD protection measures

0% 481_077

Workshop equipment VAS 6613

Electronic repairs are approved for the following modules on the ESD table mat Wristband
Audi A7 Sportback:

• 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 possi-

ble to replace component parts in electronic modules, thus
opening up further scope for applications in future.

Grounding module 481_078

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For further information about the technology of the Audi A7 Sportback, refer to the following Self Study Programmes.

481_033 481_034 481_080

SSP 478 Audi A7 Sportback, order number: A10.5S00.71.20

SSP 479 Audi 3.0l V6 TDI engine (second generation), order number: A10.5S00.72.20
SSP 480 Audi A7 Sportback Chassis, order number: A10.5S00.73.20

481_051 481_052 481_035

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 Audi A7 Sportback Occupant Protection, Infotainment and Air Conditioning, order number: A10.5S00.77.20

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