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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2008A3 BASE, 2.0 E, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCONTROL UNITS
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT
Control Units
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| ABS Control Module | At right rear of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Airbag Control Module | Under front of center console. See Figure. |
| All-Wheel Drive Control Module (A) | Left front of rear axle differential. See Figure. |
| Comfort System Central Control Module (C) | Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module (1) | Front of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic | On transmission housing. See Figure. |
| Door Control Module (Driver's) | Integrated in driver's door window regulator motor. See Figure. |
| Door Control Module (Front Passenger's) | Integrated in right front door window regulator motor. See Figure. |
| Door Control Module (Left/Right Rear) | Integrated in respective rear door window regulator motor. See Figure. |
| Driver's Seat Heater Control Module | Under driver's seat. See Figure. |
| Fresh Air Blower Control Module (D) | Below right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module | Under right side of rear seat. See Figure. |
| Garage Door Opener Control Module (1) | Under front bumper. See Figure. |
| Headlight Range Control Module | Behind right center of dash. See Figure. |
| High Intensity Gas Discharge Light Control Module (Left/Right) | Behind respective headlight assembly. See Figure. |
| Instrument Cluster Control Module | Behind instrument cluster. See Figure. |
| Left Antenna Module | Left side of luggage compartment lid. See Figure. |
| Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) | In center of plenum chamber. See Figure. |
| Power Steering Control Module | Below steering rack. See Figure. |
| Power Sunroof Control Module | Front center of roof. See Figure. |
| Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module | On base of front passenger's seat. See Figure. |
| Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module | Left side of selector lever base. See Figure. |
| Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module | Under steering column. See Figure. |
| Throttle Valve Control Module | On throttle body. See Figure. |
| Vehicle Electrical System Control Module | Below left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Wiper Motor Control Module | Integral to windshield wiper motor. See Figure. |
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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.