Electrical And Electronic Components And Component Locations

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Electrical And Electronic Components And Component Locations
Fig 1: Checking DTC Memory With VAS 5051
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Installed location: Data Link Connector (DLC) is located beneath knee bolster on left of steering wheel.

Check the following components with Guided Fault Finding  vehicle tester.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid In Selector Mechanism
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Installed location: The shift lock solenoid -1- is located in the selector mechanism function unit.

The shift lock solenoid cannot be replaced individually. If one component is faulty, then the shift mechanism function unit must be replaced. Refer to up to 11.2009 SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT , or from 11.2009 SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT .

Fig 3: Identifying Direct Shift Gearbox Components
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Installed location: DSG transmission mechatronic is bolted on to the transmission housing at front and covered by transmission oil pan.

Refer to Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic -J743- .

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Sensors And Bolts
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Installed location: The transmission input speed sensor/clutch oil temperature sensor item -A- are attached to the transmission housing under the DSG transmission mechatronic.

Refer to Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- AND Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509- .

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Park Position Lock Switch F319
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Installed location: Installed location: the components are integrated permanently in the circuit board -B- for the shift mechanism function unit and cannot be replaced individually.

If one component is faulty, then the shift mechanism function unit must be replaced. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT  or SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT .

Fig 6: Identifying Mechanical Limp Home with Active Control Module
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Installed location: Integrated inside the instrument cluster

NOTE:

The selector lever position display can only be replaced together with the instrument cluster.

If transmission range display flashes or lights up, refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SAFETY FUNCTIONS .

Instrument Cluster, Removing and Installing, refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

Fig 7: Releasing Clips And Pulling Cover With Guide Upward To Remove
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Installed location: Integrated into the top of the cover -1- for selector mechanism.

The cover circuit board must be replaced. Refer to COVER CIRCUIT BOARD WITH Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb -L101-, FOR VEHICLES WITH STATIONARY SHIFT MECHANISM COVER .

Fig 8: Unclipping Trim Frame For Selector Lever From Center Console And Detaching Upwards
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Installed location: Clipped into cover frame -1- for selector lever.

Selector lever scale illumination bulb, removing and installing: Refer to Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb -L101-, VEHICLES WITH SELECTOR LEVER BOOTS  or Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb -L101- .

Fig 9: Identifying Brake Light Switch -F-
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Installed location: Installed location: brake lamp switch -arrow- is located in foot pedal assembly.

Brake lamp switch, removing and installing. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

A switch may be installed only once.

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