2012 Audi A7FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank Leak Detection Control Module, Checking: Notes

Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing any component with gold-plated electrical harness connector terminals:

For wiring diagrams, component locations, and connector views, Refer to the appropriate System Wiring Diagram.

The following procedure is used to diagnose the Fuel Tank Lead Detection Control Module -J909- which is controlled by Engine Control Module -J623-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Multimeter.
  • Wiring diagram.

Test requirements 

  • The Engine Component Power Supply Relay -J757- OK.
  • The Fuse -SF2- OK.
  • The fuel filter OK.
  • The parking brake engaged.
  • The battery voltage at least 12.5 V.
  • The selector lever of automatic transmission in position "P" or "N".
  • All electrical consumers switched OFF.
  • A/C switched OFF.
  • The fuel tank at least 1 /4 filled.
  • The ignition switched OFF.

Test procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Start diagnosis 

-- Remove the left rear underbody protective cover.

-- Using a Multimeter, Check the Fuel Tank Lead Detection Control Module -J909- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Lead Detection Control Module
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-- Switch the ignition ON.

Specified value: Battery voltage.

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

-- Continue test according to the following table:

Value Cause Test
If the specified value was not obtained: Open or shorted circuit FUEL TANK LEAK DETECTION CONTROL MODULE, CHECKING => Checking wiring 
If the specified value was obtained: Check reference signal circuit FUEL TANK LEAK DETECTION CONTROL MODULE, CHECKING => Checking wiring 
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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.