Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Telephone System
Mobile Phone Prep
- Telephone transceiver -R36-
- Antenna -R11- (Ter/Sat/GPS/GSM) roof antenna
- Telephone baseplate -R126- with cellular phone -R54-
- Telephone Microphone -R38-
The telephone transceiver is equipped with a Bluetooth Antenna -R152-. Using this, all cellular phones approved by Audi can be operated with the Bluetooth interface with the cell phone preparation installed in the vehicle.
It is not possible to connect other devices via Bluetooth, for example headset, laptop, PDA, or similar.
Cell Phone Preparation Preliminary Setup
- Black 18-pin connector behind the glove compartment.
- Antenna (Ter/Sat/GPS/GSM) roof antenna.
- Telephone microphone
Fault finding is performed via "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing & Information SystemVAS5051.
Repairs on antenna wires, refer to ANTENNA WIRES, REPAIRING .
Repair to CAN bus lines, refer to CAN BUS WIRE, REPAIRING .
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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.