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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONLOCATIONSLOCATION OF CONTROL MODULES
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Location of Control Modules
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Location of Control Modules
CAUTION!
Before working on the electrical system:
- Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
NOTE: After reconnecting the battery be sure to reactivate the radio, clock, power windows and engine according to instructions in the Owner's Manual.
Removal and installation of the individual components is described in detail in the respective Repair Groups.
1 - Engine control module (ECM)
- Located in E-box in plenum
2 - Transmission control module (TCM) -J217- for automatic transmission
- Located in E-box in plenum
3 - Servotronik control module -J236
- Located in E-box in passengers footwell
4 - A/C control head -E87
- Located in center console
5 - Instrument cluster combination processor -J218
- Integrated in instrument cluster
6 - Control module for steering column -belt height -J352
- Below driver's seat under footwell carpet
7 - Central locking/ alarm system/interior light delay control module -V94
- Located behind left luggage compartment side panel
8 - Control module for ultra-sound sensors -J347
- Located behind left luggage compartment side panel below control module for central locking system
9 - Mirror memory control module -J267
- Located under cover for B-column on driver's side
10 - Left heated door lock control module -J210
- Located at upper door traverse beam in driver's door
11 - Relay for fan speed 1 and 2
- Located on relay panel under storage shelf on driver's side
12 - ABS control module (W/EDL) -J104
- Located under storage shelf, driver's side
13 - Airbag control module -J234
- Located under center console on tunnel
14 - Cruise control, control module -J213
- Located in E-box in plenum
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.