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Telematic system, component overview
1999 Audi A6 QuattroSECTION Telematic system, component overview
NOTE:
The following list refers to Fig 1.
- Emergency Battery -A16-
- On Telephone/Telematic Control Module -J526- in front passenger's footwell
- Removing and installing. See EMERGENCY BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Telephone/Telematic Control Module -J526-
- In front passenger's footwell
- Removing and installing. See TELEPHONE/TELEMATIC CONTROL MODULE -J526-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Front interior light module with Telematic Control Head -E264-
- In front headliner
- Removing and installing. See TELEMATIC CONTROL HEAD -E264-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- OnStar® ("On star") button
- System status light (LED)
- Emergency button
- Communication ("DOT") button
- Telephone microphone -R38-
- Auxiliary speaker (telematic) -R91-
- In lower right B-pillar trim
- Removing and installing. See AUXILIARY SPEAKER (TELEMATIC) -R91-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Antenna for Navigation System -R50-/Auxiliary Antenna (Telematic) -R90-
- On roof
- Removing and installing. See ROOF ANTENNA (SEDAN) FROM M.Y. 2002, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Antenna Splitter -R87-
- In left rear luggage compartment storage box
- Removing and installing. See ANTENNA SPLITTER -R87- (SEDAN), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Antenna for telephone -R65-
- In rear bumper
- Removing and installing. See ANTENNA FOR TELEPHONE -R65-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Control module for navigation with CD mechanism -J401-
- In left rear luggage compartment storage box
- Removing and installing. See CONTROL MODULE FOR NAVIGATION WITH CD MECHANISM -J401-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Cellular telephone -R54-
- Optional equipment (only used in conjunction with telematics system)
- In center console
- Telephone system preparation, layout. See DIGITAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE (PREPARATION) FROM M.Y. 2002, LAYOUT .
- Cellular telephone docking station, removing and installing. See DOCKING STATION/RETAINER (FOR CELLULAR TELEPHONE -R54-), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Front Bass Speakers -R21- & -R23-
- In lower front door panels
- Removing and installing. See FRONT BASS SPEAKERS -R21 & -R23-, REAR BASS SPEAKERS -R15- & -R17-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Front Midrange Speakers -R26- & -R27-
- In upper front door panels
- Removing and installing. See FRONT MIDRANGE SPEAKERS -R26- & -R27-, REAR MIDRANGE SPEAKERS -R34 & -R35-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Control module for multifunction steering wheel -J453-
- On 13-position relay carrier below drivers side storage compartment
- Removing and installing. See CONTROL MODULE FOR MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL -J453-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Instrument cluster
- Removing and installing
See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for up to m.y. 1999 and INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING for m.y. 2000 and up.
- Radio -R- ("Symphony)"
- In center instrument panel
- Removing and installing. See "SYMPHONY" RADIO, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.