Control Units

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS

Component Component Location
ABS/Electronic Differential Lock Control Module Below left side of rear seat. See Figure .
Air Bag Control Module In center console. See Figure .
Central Locking/Interior Lamp Delay/Anti-Theft Alarm Control Module On bottom right of luggage compartment See Figure .
Cruise Control, Control Module Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
Engine Control Module In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Figure .
Heated Lock Cylinder Control Module Upper part of left front door. See Figure .
Rear Lamp Control Module On 13-pin relay carrier, positions No. 4 & No. 5. See Figure .
Transmission Control Module Under carpet, forward of passenger's seat. See Figure .
Ultrasonic Interior Monitor Control Module Below center of rear seat. See Figure .
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