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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A4 SEDAN (8K2) L4-2.0L TURBO (CAEB)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTENNASERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURES
2012 Audi A4 Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)
Procedures
2012 Audi A4 Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Procedures
Antenna Wires, Repairing
A repair procedure has been developed for repairing antenna wires. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of different lengths and various adapter leads are now available as replacement parts.
• Do not repair antenna wires. Replace them using connector and adapter wires available as original replacement parts.
• These original replacement parts are suitable for all antenna wires and wire cross sections that need to be replaced.
• Individual antenna connectors are not designed to be replaced.
• The wires must be used retroactively for all Audi models, for all installed antenna wire diameters.
• All adapter leads and connecting wires are suitable for various transmission and reception signals.
• The repair concept can also be used as a testing or retrofitting solution.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- 1 - Adapter wire, for connection to radio; length: approximately 30 cm
- 2 - Connecting wire, available in various lengths
- 3 - Adapter wire, for connection to antenna; length: approximately 30 cm
Procedure
Example: Antenna wire from radio to antenna is faulty.
- Separate the connectors of the faulty antenna wiring from their components.
- Determine the path of the faulty antenna wire in the vehicle and measure the total length of antenna wire to be replaced.
• The entire length of the antenna wire consists of the length of the required adapter wires - 1 and 3 - and the connecting wire - 2 -.
- Subtract 60 cm from the total length of antenna wire measured, to receive the length of connecting wire required.
- Obtain the correct length of the required adapter wires and connecting wires as an original replacement part. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
- Cut the connectors off of the faulty antenna wiring.
• Leave the rest of the defective antenna wire in the vehicle.
- Connect the adapter wires to the devices in the vehicle.
- Provide harness connectors with piece of foam hose to avoid rattle.
- Route and secure connecting wire parallel to old antenna wire.
• Antenna wires must not be kinked or excessively bent! The bending radius must never be below 50 mm.
- Connect the connecting wire with the adapter leads.
- To avoid rattle, slide a suitable piece of foam hose onto antenna connector.
- Perform a function test.
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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.