cruise control AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Cruise Control System Workshop Manual
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Cruise control system, 
removing and installing 
     
Cruise control system for vehicles with 
diesel engines
 
      In vehicles with diesel engines, the functions of 
the cruise control system are controlled by the 
fuel injection control module.  
      Aside from the cruise control switch in the turn 
signal lever, there are no additional components.  
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Cruise control system for vehicles with 
4 and 6-cylinder gasoline engines
 
     
CAUTION! 
     
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap 
before working on the electrical system. 
     
Notes:  
     
Before disconnecting the battery, determine the 
correct coding for the anti-theft radio. 
     Once the battery is reconnected, check and 
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment 
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience 
features, etc.) as outlined in this Repair Manual 
or the Owners Manual. 
     
Vehicles with electronically-operated throttle 
valve  
      In vehicles with fuel injection, the functions of the 
cruise control system are controlled by the fuel 
injection control module.  
      Aside from the cruise control switch in the turn 
signal lever, there are no additional components.  
     
Vehicles with mechanically-operated throttle 
valve  
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      The cruise control, control module -J213- is 
located behind the airbag unit on the passenger 
side.  
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Cruise control, control module -J213-, 
removing and installing
 
      Follow the sequence of operations below:  
     
-  Remove glove box.
     
       Repair Manual Body Interior, Repair Group 68
 
  
    
-  Detach control module -1- by removing Phillips-head screw -3- from 
clip nut -2-. 
   Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)
-  Withdraw control module from mounting bracket and disconnect 
harness connector. 
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Actuator linkage, adjusting
 
    
4-cylinder engines  
Depending on the engine, only the installation position of the linkage 
varies in the different 4-cylinder engines.  
Follow the sequence of operations below:  
The play -a- between linkage -2- and actuator -1- must be 0.5-1.0 mm.  -  Start engine and allow to idle (throttle valve at idle).
- 
Screw in linkage -2- up to stop and then turn back one turn (360
90 ). -  Secure linkage from moving (locknut).
    
6-cylinder engines  
The adjustment is the same as on the 4-cylinder engine.  
The play -a- between linkage -2- and the stop plate on cam plate -1- must 
be 0.5-1.0 mm.  
-  Secure linkage from moving (locknut).
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Actuator, removing and installing
 
      Depending on the engine, the installation position 
of the individual actuators can vary.  
      Follow the sequence of operations below:  
     
-  Remove vacuum line.
     
-  Unscrew or unclip linkage.
    
-  Disconnect actuator from bracket (arrow).
   Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
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Vacuum pump, removing and installing
 
      The vacuum pump is located under the ABS unit 
and can be removed after removing the left-front 
wheel housing liner.  
      Follow the sequence of operations below:  
    
-  Remove retaining nuts -3- (5 Nm or 44 in. lb) and remove unit toward 
left through wheel housing. 
-  Lift vacuum pump -1- complete with its rubber nubs up and out of 
bracket -2-. 
4 - Vacuum line routing to actuator
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Vent valves, removing and installing
 
    
Follow the same procedure for both valves when removing and installing 
the clutch pedal vent valve -1- and the brake pedal vent valve -2-. 
Removing  
Follow the sequence of operations below:  
Installing  
Note:  
To ensure that the valve is seated firmly enough, the valve may only be 
re-installed once.  -  Disconnect harness connector and vacuum line.
-  Push or rotate vent valve out of its bracket.
Pedal in released position 
-  Push vent valve into bracket as far as stop (e.g. using 10 mm box 
wrench); do not rotate it in. 
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A new bracket is being used as of model year 1998  .  
After installation, the vent valve must be in the following position:  a - 0 - 0.7 mm
1 - Pedal stop surface
2 - Pedal bracket
3 - Bracket
4 - Vent valve
-  Connect harness connector and vacuum line.
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Cruise control vacuum system, 
checking for leaks
 
      Follow the sequence of operations below:  
     
-  Remove vacuum line from vacuum pump.
     
-  Push diaphragm on actuator inward.
     
-  Plug removed vacuum line.
     
If actuator diaphragm remains pressed and 
does not move: system is airtight 
     If actuator diaphragm returns to its original 
position: system has a leak 
     
Note:  
     Malfunctions can be caused by incorrectly set 
vent valves, leaking actuators or by cracks in the 
vacuum lines. 
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