Central Locking System Component Overview: Notes

2012 Audi A4 2.0T Avant QuattroSECTION Notes
NOTE:

Central locking functions electronically.

Actuators in doors are integrated in the door lock and have 2 motors.

Actuators cannot be replaced separately.

The first motor locks the door and the second motor locks the interior door mechanism (Safe function).

Now, doors also can no longer be opened from the interior.

After an accident in which the airbag deploys, the central locking control module opens any doors which were locked.

Central locking control module is located in right rear side panel.

Component Overview, Sedan 

Fig 1: Identifying Central Locking System Component
GWWA57-10533Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387-
  2. Anti-Theft Alarm System Sensor -G578-
  3. Right Rear Door Control Module -J389-
  4. Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor -V 155-
  5. Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
  6. Vehicle Positioning System Interface Control Module -J843-
  7. Rear Lid Release Motor -V139-
  8. Left Rear Door Control Module -J388-
  9. Driver Door Control Module -J386-
  10. Hood Switch -F266-

Component Overview, Avant 

Fig 2: Identifying Component Overview, Avant
GWWA57-10523Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387-
  2. Anti-Theft Alarm System Sensor -G578-
  3. Right Rear Door Control Module -J389-
  4. Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor -V 155-
  5. Rear Lid Control Module -J605-
  6. Vehicle Positioning System Interface Control Module -J843-
  7. Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
  8. Rear Lid Release Motor -V139-
  9. Rear Lid Control Module -J756-
  10. Left Rear Door Control Module -J388-
  11. Driver Door Control Module -J386-
  12. Hood Switch -F266-
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