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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2007A3 BASE, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (3.2L - GENERIC SCAN TOOL - ENGINE CODE(S): BUB)ST GENERIC SCAN TOOLDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONMOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULEMOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REPLACING
2007 Audi A3 Base, Automatic DCT

MOTRONIC Engine Control Module, Replacing

2007 Audi A3 Base, Automatic DCTSECTION MOTRONIC Engine Control Module, Replacing
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Removing 

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Heat gun.
NOTE:

When the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- electrical harness connectors are disconnected, the adaptation values are erased and the DTC memory content remains intact.

Work procedure 

Check the identification of the previous Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- as follows:

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Using the scan tool, select "Vehicle information".

-- Select " Calibration Identification" in vehicle information.

The electronic control module identification number will be displayed, e.g.: 06A906032NA 4983

-- Record the electronic control module identification number.

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

Procedure 

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Actuate the touch-wipe function to allow the wipers to move to the end position.

NOTE:

The wiper arms will now move into the line of view on the windshield (service position).

-- Remove the wiper arms caps.

-- Loosen the wiper arm nuts -arrows- several turns.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Arm Nuts
GWWA92-0191Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Loosen the wiper arms from the wiper axle by rocking slightly.

-- Remove the wiper arms nuts and the wiper arms from the wiper axles.

-- Remove the spray nozzles -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Spray Nozzle, Removal
GWWA92-0135Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Press the spray nozzles, with the water lines attached, through the plenum chamber opening.

-- Remove the rubber seal -1- and the plenum chamber cover -2-.

Fig 3: Plenum Chamber Cover And Rubber Seal
GWWA10-1561Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
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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.