Audi A4: Overview - Infotainment System
Overview - Infotainment System, MMI Radio Plus, 18E
- Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with
integrated CD player/SD card reader in the glove compartment
- Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console,
UJ0
- Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, display in
center of the instrument panel
- External Audio Source Connection -R199- (USB Charging, AUX
IN) in the center console storage compartment, UE4
- Sound systems: basic/standard (8RM/9VD)
- The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics
Control Module 1 -J794-
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling, 9ZX
Optional
- Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ER1/ER2 and QV3
- Radio System, Satellite -R146- integrated in the Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ER3 and QV3
- Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in the left rear
of the luggage compartment, only 9VS
- Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, instrument cluster
display, 9S7
- Premium Sound System, Bang & Olufsen, 9VS
- External Audio Source Connection -R199- (USB quantity 2, Aux
IN) in the center console storage compartment, UE7
- Audi phone box, 9ZE
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding"
on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
1 - Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, Display in Center of
the Instrument Panel
2 - Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the Center Console
3 - CAN Bus, MMI
4 - Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- in the Glove
Compartment
5 - External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the Center Console
Storage Compartment
6 - MOST Bus
7 - Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in Luggage Compartment on
Left Rear Side
8 - Antenna Amplifier
9 - Rear Window Antennas
The MOST Bus performs the system data exchange in the CAN
Bus and MMI.
Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding"
on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Notes on MOST Bus
The optical data bus "MOST Bus" is used in addition to the
CAN Bus.
A fiber-optic cable is used. Fiber optic cables are routed
inside corrugated tubes for protection.
Replace the complete fiber-optic cable if possible.
The front surface of the connectors must not be
contaminated.
If disconnecting the connectors: Attach the Fiber-Optic
Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9-.
When routing fiber-optic cables, make sure not to go below
the minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink fiber
optic cables.
Repairing fiber-optic cables. Refer to
→ Chapter "General Repair Information".
Overview - Infotainment System, MMI Navigation, I8S
- Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with
integrated CD player/SD memory card reader/navigation system in
the glove compartment, 7UF
- Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console,
UJ0
- Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, display in
center of the instrument panel
- External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center
console storage compartment, UE4
- Sound system: Standard/Bang & Olufsen, 9VD/9VS
- Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in the left rear
of the luggage compartment, only 9VS
- Radio -R- integrated in the Information Electronics Control
Module 1 -J794-, I8S
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling, 9ZX
- Voice recognition system, QH1
Optional
- Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ER1/ER2 and QV3
- Radio System, Satellite -R146- integrated in the Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ER3 and QV3
- External Audio Source Connection -R199- (USB quantity 2, Aux
IN) in the center console storage compartment, UI2/UE7
- Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, instrument cluster
display, 9S7
- Audi phone box, 9ZE
- Audi phone box connect, 9ZE/EL3
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
ASI - Audi Smartphone Integration
1 - Roof Antenna -R216-
2 - Rear Window Antenna with Antenna Amplifier
3 - Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, Display in Center of
the Instrument Panel
4 - Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the Center Console
5 - CAN Bus, MMI
6 - Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- in the Glove
Compartment
7 - External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the Center Console
Storage Compartment
8 - MOST Bus
9 - Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in Luggage Compartment on
Left rear Side
10 - Bumper Antennas
11 - Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module - R164- in the Front Interior
Lamp -W1-
The MOST Bus performs the system data exchange in the CAN
Bus and MMI.
Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding"
on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Notes on MOST Bus
The optical data bus "MOST Bus" is used in addition to the
CAN Bus.
A fiber-optic cable is used. Fiber optic cables are routed
inside corrugated tubes for protection.
Replace the complete fiber-optic cable if possible.
The front surface of the connectors must not be
contaminated.
If disconnecting the connectors: Attach the Fiber-Optic
Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9-.
When routing fiber-optic cables, make sure not to go below
the minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink fiber
optic cables.
Repairing fiber-optic cables. Refer to
→ Chapter "General Repair Information".
Overview - Infotainment System, MMI Navigation Plus, I8H
- Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with
integrated DVD player/SD memory card reader/navigation
system/HDD in the glove compartment, 7UG
- Multimedia System Control Head -E380- MMI touch in the
center console, UJ1
- Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, display in
center of the instrument panel
- Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, instrument cluster
display, 9S7
- External Audio Source Connection -R199- (USB Charging, AUX
IN) in the center console storage compartment, UE4/UE7
- Sound systems: basic/standard (8RM/9VD)
- The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics
Control Module 1 -J794-
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling, 9ZX
- Voice recognition system, QH1
Optional
- Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ER1/ER2 and QV3
- Radio System, Satellite -R146- integrated in the Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only ER3 and QV3
- Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in the left rear
of the luggage compartment, only 9VS
- Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-, instrument cluster
display, 9S8
- External Audio Source Connection -R199- (USB quantity 2, Aux
IN) in the center console storage compartment, UI2/UE7
- TV Tuner -R78- in the right rear of the luggage compartment,
QU1/QV1
- Premium Sound System, Bang & Olufsen, 9VS
- Audi phone box, 9ZE
- Audi phone box connect, 9ZE/EL3
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
ASI - Audi Smartphone Integration
1 - Roof Antenna -R216-
2 - Rear Window Antenna with Antenna Amplifier
3 - Front Information Display Control Head -J685-, Display in Center of
the Instrument Panel
4 - Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the Center Console
5 - CAN Bus, MMI
6 - Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- in the Glove
Compartment
7 - Telephone Baseplate -R126-/External Audio Source Connection -R199-
in the Center Console Storage Compartment
8 - MOST Bus
9 - Bumper Antennas
10 - Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in Luggage Compartment on
Left Rear Side
11 - TV Tuner -R78- in Luggage Compartment on Rear Right Side
12 - Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164- in the Front Interior
Lamp -W1-
The MOST Bus performs the system data exchange in the CAN
Bus and MMI.
Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding"
on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Notes on MOST Bus
The optical data bus "MOST Bus" is used in addition to the
CAN Bus.
A fiber-optic cable is used. Fiber optic cables are routed
inside corrugated tubes for protection.
Replace the complete fiber-optic cable if possible.
The front surface of the connectors must not be
contaminated.
If disconnecting the connectors: Attach the Fiber-Optic
Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9-.
When routing fiber-optic cables, make sure not to go below
the minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink fiber
optic cables.
Repairing fiber-optic cables. Refer to
→ Chapter "General Repair Information".
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1 - Bracket
2 - Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-
Connector assignment. Refer to
→ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
Removing an
Multimedia System Control Head -E380-, Removing and Installing, Manual
Transmission
The Multimedia System Control Head -E380- is located in the
center console.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition
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Fin comb
Fill hoses
5/8"-18 UNF thread
Note
Use differently colored charging hoses (1800 mm long).
Have valve opener and spare seals to hand.
A charging hose in short version is also included in
Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 -VAS6338/1-.
Connection piece for refrigerant cylinder
Vehicles with a high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Electrocution can
cause death or very serious personal injury from damages high-voltage
components and high-voltage cables.
- Perform a visual inspectio