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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2010A8 QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORMOTORS
2010 Audi A8 Quattro
Electrical Component Locator: Motors
2010 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Motors
MOTORS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Belt Height Adjustment Motor (Left/Right Front) | At respective "B" pillar. See Figure. |
| Center Vent Motor (Left) (4) | Behind left instrument panel vent. See Figure. |
| Center Vent Motor (Right) (9) | Behind right instrument panel vent. See Figure. |
| Coolant Fan | Right front of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Coolant Fan No. 2 | Left front of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| Decklid Central Locking System Motor | In trunk lid. See Figure. |
| Fuel Lid Unlock Motor | Right side of luggage compartment, behind trim. See Figure. |
| Headlight Beam Adjusting Motor (Left/Right) | In respective headlight assembly. See Figure. |
| Headlight Washer Jet Motor (Left) | Behind left front bumper. See Figure. |
| Headlight Washer Jet Motor (Right) | Behind right front bumper. See Figure. |
| High Pressure Pump (Left) (4.2L) (3) | Top of cylinder bank No. 2. See Figure. |
| High Pressure Pump (Right) (4.2L) (1) | Top of cylinder bank No. 1. See Figure. |
| Intake Flap Motor (5) | Left front of engine. See Figure. |
| Leak Detection Pump (LDP) | In left rear wheelwell. See Figure. |
| Level Control System Compressor Motor | In left front wheelwell. See Figure. |
| Lock Unit For Central Locking (Driver's/Front Passenger's) | In respective front door. See Figure. |
| Lock Unit For Central Locking (Left/Right Rear Door) | In respective rear door. See Figure. |
| Open-Close Display Motor | Behind center of dash. See Figure. |
| Parking Brake Motor (Left) | At left rear brake caliper. See Figure. |
| Parking Brake Motor (Right) | At right rear brake caliper. See Figure. |
| Rear Lid Opening Motor | Right side of luggage compartment, behind trim. See Figure. |
| Rear Warm/Cold Flap Air Outlet Motor (Left) (23) | Under left side of center console. See Figure. |
| Rear Warm/Cold Flap Air Outlet Motor (Right) (18) | Under right side of center console. See Figure. |
| Rear Window Shade Motor | Below center of rear parcel shelf. See Figure. |
| Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor (4.2L) | Between right front bumper & wheelwell liner. See Figure. |
| Steering Column Adjustment Motor (Axial) | Left side of steering column. See Figure. |
| Steering Column Adjustment Motor (Vertical) | Right side of steering column. See Figure. |
| Steering Column Lock Actuator | At base of steering column. See Figure. |
| Sunroof Motor | Under rear of roof module. See Figure. |
| Trunk Lid Release Motor | Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure. |
| Variable Intake Manifold Runner Motor (4.2L) (4) | Right front of engine. See Figure. |
| Window Regulator (Driver's) | In driver's door. See Figure. |
| Window Regulator (Left Rear) | In left rear door. See Figure. |
| Window Regulator (Passenger's) | In passenger's door. See Figure. |
| Window Regulator (Right Rear) | In right rear door. 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.