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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 135 (CHARGING SYSTEM (BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR) & CRUISE CONTROL (BATTERY & START/STOP SYSTEM))
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible
Section 135 (Charging System (Battery, Starter, Generator) & Cruise Control (Battery & Start/Stop System))
2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Section 135 (Charging System (Battery, Starter, Generator) & Cruise Control (Battery & Start/Stop System))
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- 27 Charging System (Battery, Starter, Generator) & Cruise Control
- Battery
- Overview - Battery
- Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting
- GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ENGINE COMPARTMENT BATTERY
- GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
- GROUND CABLE WITH Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM
- Battery, Removing And Installing
- Battery Tray, Removing And Installing
- Battery, Checking
- Battery, Charging
- Battery Cut-Out/Battery Interrupt, Removing And Installing
- Battery Jump Start Terminal
- Generator
- Overview - Generator
- Generator, Removing And Installing
- Generator, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 1.0L, 1.2L, 1.4L And 1.5L TFSI Engine
- Generator, Removing And Installing
- Generator, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 2.5L TFSI Engine
- Generator, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 2.5L TFSI Engine, EVO
- Generator, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 1.6L Or 2.0L TDI Engines
- Generator, Checking
- Starter
- Overview - Starter
- Starter, Removing And Installing
- Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 1.0L, 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.5L And 1.8L TFSI Engine And Manual Transmission
- Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 1.4L, 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.0L TFSI-Engine And 1.6L And 2.0L TDI Engine And Dual Clutch Transmission
- Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 2.5L TFSI Engine
- Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 2.5L TFSI Engine, EVO
- Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 1.6L And 2.0L TDI Engine And Manual Transmission
- Start/Stop System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Overview - Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control Module, Removing And Installing
- Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- RETAINING PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VERSION 1
- BASEPLATE FOR Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VERSION 2 THROUGH MY 2016
- BASEPLATE FOR Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VERSION 2 AND RS3 FROM MY 2017
- BASEPLATE FOR Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RS3 THROUGH MY 2016
- CLIP ON Distance Regulation Control Module -J428-, REPLACING, VERSION 1
- Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- ADAPTER FRAME, REPLACING, VERSION 2 THROUGH MY 2016
- Distance Regulation Control Module -J428- ADAPTER FRAME, REPLACING, VERSION 2 AND RS3 FROM MY 2017
- CLIP ON Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control -J428-, REPLACING, RS3 THROUGH MY 2016
- Adaptive Cruise Control, Calibrating
- Special Tools
- Battery
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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.