steering AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Multi Functions Steering Wheel Workshop Manual

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Multi-function steering wheel

CAUTION!

Before working on the electrical system:
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.

Notes:

Obtain radio code before disconnecting
battery.
Be sure to activate vehicle features (radio,
clock, electric window regulator, engine)
according to owner's manual when the battery
is re-connected.

General description


System includes:

Six illuminated function buttons in steering
wheel
Steering wheel-incorporated wiring
Steering wheel-incorporated electronics
Vehicle-incorporated control module
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Function description:
For better operation of radio and telephone
system while driving, six function keys are
integrated into the steering wheel. In addition, the
multi-function steering wheel is electrically
heated.
The electronics in the steering wheel take over
the regulation of the steering wheel heating,
transmission of the six function buttons to CAN-
bus and dimming of the function buttons. The
electronics in the steering wheel cannot be
replaced individually, the entire steering wheel
must be replaced in case of a malfunction.
The control module of the multi-function steering
wheel takes over control of the radio (or
radio/navigation system), telephone system,
instrument cluster, and steering wheel heating.
In the center display of the instrument cluster, the
selected station appears during radio operation
and the name and telephone number of the
dialogue partner from the telephone memory
appears during telephone operation. If a cassette
is inserted during radio operation, the message
"TAPE " appears and for CD-operation, CD-
number "CD 02" and the respective title (track)
"TR 09" appears on the center display.
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Multi-function steering wheel, overview

1 -
Operating electronics and telephone
control module -J412- (Handy) or
telephone transceiver -R36-
2 -
Control module for multi-function steering
wheel -J453-
At 13-pin relay carrier below the driver's
side storage compartment Removing and installing page 91
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3 -
Radio
Installed in center console
4 -
Control module for operating electronics,
navigation -J402- Installed in center consoleEither a radio system is installed, or a
control module for operating electronics
and navigation
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5 -
Instrument cluster
Installed in instrument panel
6 -
Multi-function steering wheel With integrated operation switchesWith steering wheel-integrated electronics
7 -
Handset for telephone or Handy
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Operating switch on multi-function
steering wheel, removing and installing


Removing

- Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.

Note:
Always observe airbag safety precautions when
working on airbag system components

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group
69; airbag safety precautions


- Release steering column adjustment. Pull
steering wheel as far out and up as possible.

- Remove airbag unit by removing screws at left and right of steering
wheel using a T30 TORX bit. Tightening torque: 6 Nm
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Control module for multi-function
steering wheel -J453-, removing and
installing


Removing

- Remove driver's side storage compartment

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group
68; storage bin on driver's side, removing


Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453 is housed in a
double-relay box and located in positions -2- and -3- of the 13-pin relay
carrier via the central electronics
Installing - Remove control module for multi-function steering wheel from relay
socket.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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