AUDI A4 2001 B5 / 1.G Technical Features Design And Function
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 2001, Model line: A4, Model: AUDI A4 2001 B5 / 1.GPages: 88, PDF Size: 10.42 MB
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In order to ensure good signal reception for 
the radio clock, the receiver is installed in the 
rear bumper bar. User prompt in the centre display via the con-
trol switch in the centre console, is only avail-
able in vehicles with
– navigation system ("highline" version only) 
and/or
– telematics and/or
– auxiliary heater and/or
– tyre pressure monitoring.
The optional driver information system 
includes the following functions:
– radio clock
– auto-check system
– on-board computer.
The km range is indicated in the basic ver-
sion. 
Ear
th
Radio signal
+ 5 
V
 
SSP254_104
SSP254_108  
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The Audi A4 quattro is equipped with two fuel 
gauge senders G and G169.
Sender G registers the lower, and sender 
G169 the upper partial volume in the fuel 
tank.
The signals from senders G and G169 are 
evaluated separately. The calculated litre 
values are then added and displayed. A new feature of the Auto-Check system 
is the position-dependent bulb monitor display.
The fault message is transmitted from the vehi-
cle electrical system control unit J519, via the 
convenience data bus, to the dash panel insert 
J285 and appears on the centre display. 
Electrical system 
Fuel gauge 
sender 2, G169 Fuel gauge 
sender G  
SSP254_123  
Control unit with 
display unit in dash 
panel processor J285
Control unit for vehicle 
electrical system J519 Convenience data 
bus 
SSP254_118
SSP254_125  
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A further innovation is the display of the max-
imum and minimum engine oil levels in the 
measured value block after the most recent 
service operation.
The adaptation of the mileage/kilometre read-
ing after replacement of the dash panel 
insert, is possible (several attempts) up to a 
recorded distance of 5 km after installation. The dash panel insert checks the plausibility
– of both fuel gauge senders in quattro 
vehicles
– as well as the terminal 15 input signal.
Due to the gateway function of the dash panel 
insert, the communication with the individual 
control units connected to the CAN data bus 
is checked during diagnosis. 
Communication faults are entered into the 
fault memory. The current status can be read 
in the measured value blocks. 
Control unit with 
display unit in 
dash panel insert J285
Control unit for steering 
column electronics J527
Ignition lock D Convenience data 
bus
Terminal 15 
Diagnostics 
SSP254_138  
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Electrical system 
Steering column switch 
module 
Due to the compact design of the newly 
developed steering column switch module, it 
was possible to minimise the amount of wir-
ing necessary and the space requirements.
A self-diagnosis facility for the steering col-
umn switch is now available with new switch 
module.
The steering column switch module consists 
of the following components:
– Turn signal switch
– Wiper switch with interval potentiometer
– Separate steering column switch cruise 
control system operation
– Coil spring for diver's airbag
– Steering angle sensor for ESP
– Steering column electronics for signal con-
version and processing of drive and con-
venience CAN BUS J527
In addition, the steering column electronics 
register the ignition switch signals.
Furthermore, the control buttons for multi-
function and "tiptronic" steering wheel are 
registered via the steering wheel electronics 
module. 
Steering column switch 
Detection of the respective switch positions is 
effected via voltage coding, using various 
resistance values in the relevant position. The 
steering column electronics evaluates this 
switch information and transmits it, via the 
convenience CAN BUS, to the vehicle electri-
cal system control unit J519. 
Cruise control system (CCS) 
For ergonomic reasons, the control switch for 
the cruise control system is located on the 
left side of the steering column, below the 
turn signal lever.
Warning lamp K31 in the dash panel insert 
illuminates when the CCS is in control mode.
The modified operation of the CCS Steering 
column switch function is described in the 
Owner's Manual. 
Cruise control 
system E45
Ignition
steering lock Steering column 
electronics J527
Turn signal 
switch E2 
SSP254_105  
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Steering angle sender G85  
The determination of steering angle is per-
formed via optical elements in the steering 
column electronics J527 and is supplied to 
the drive CAN BUS.
The current steering angle position is thus 
made available to the ESP control unit.
The steering column switch module 
must always be coded.
For further information on the optical 
steering angle sensor, please refer to 
SSP 204.  
Self-diagnosis  
Communication between the diagnostic 
tester and the steering column electronics 
J527 is effected by means of the convenience 
data bus via the central convenience electron-
ics J393, as no separate K wire is connected 
to the steering column electronics.. (see 
graphic 254 018 on Page 57)
The steering column electronics module with 
operating unit for "tiptronic", multi-functions, 
horn etc., is incorporated in the self-diagnosis.  
Address word 16  
After the addressing, the tester answers with 
the text "steering column electronics".
 
Wiper 
switch E
Steering angle 
sensor G85
Steering column electronics 
module J453 with operating 
unit E221 
Ignition lock registration  
The signals from the terminals:
– P parking light
– 86s  ignition key contact
– 75 Load-reduction relay
– 15 ignition ON
– 50 starter
are transmitted to the steering column elec-
tronics J527 via conventional wiring. The 
switch positions of the ignition lock are pre-
pared by the electronics, supplied to the con-
venience CAN bus and then transmitted via 
the gateway to the drive and infotainment 
CAN bus systems. 
Coil spring 
RT
 
SSP254_014  
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Auxiliary signals  
1 CAN screen drive
2 Emergency vehicle distress radio
3 Emergency vehicle radio
4 Cruise control system on/off 
5 CAN low convenience
6 CAN high convenience
7 CAN low drive
8 CAN high drive
9 Ignition lock terminal 75
10 Ignition lock S contact
11 Ignition lock terminal 15
12 Ignition lock terminal 50
13 Ignition lock terminal P
 X
Y Connection within the functional
diagram
Z 
Electrical system 
Functional diagram
Steering column switch 
module 
(maximum equipment) 
Components 
E Windscreen wiper switch
E2 Turn signal switch
E45 CCS switch
E221 Operating unit in steering wheel
G85 Steering angle sender
H Horn actuation
J234 Airbag control unit
J453 Control unit for multi-function 
steering wheel
J527 Control unit for steering column 
electronics
S Fuse
Z36 Heated steering wheel 
Colour coding  
= Input signal
= Output signal
= Positive power supply
= Earth
= CAN-BUS 
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J527
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E45
YX
G85
J453R/T
J234
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3
4
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7
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E2 E221
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The control unit for vehicle electrical system 
J519 is the newly developed electronic central 
electrics and comprises a comprehensive 
self-diagnosis, which can be selected directly 
with address word 09.
The control unit for vehicle electrical system 
receives the input signals from the conven-
ience CAN BUS via the steering column 
switch module or the rotary light control.
Pb1J0 915 105 A 1J0 915 105 A
C C
The power connections for the individual con-
sumers are driven via semi-conductor ele-
ments, e.g. transistors. 
A separate supply is not required, as this is 
provided by the internal electronics in the 
event of a fault.
 
J4
Dual tone-
horn H2/H4 Control unit for
speech entry J507
Power supply
Hazard warning lights switch E3
Steering col-
umn electron-
ics J527 Rotary light control E1
Wiper system
Lighting system
Dash panel insert J285Control unit for trailer 
recognition J345 Control unit for 
vehicle electri-
cal system J519
Relay for
X contact J18
 
Electrical system 
Control unit for vehicle 
electrical system J519 
SSP254_068  
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There are three control unit versions:
– "lowline" for the standard version
– "lowline" for vehicles with headlight 
washer system
– "highline" for vehicles with driver informa-
tion system
The following functions are available with the
"lowline" version:
– Wash/wipe control and interval
– Hazard warning and turn signal control
– Actuation of horn and load-reduction relay
– Parking light left/right
– Side light left/right
– Main beam left/right and headlight flasher
– Number plate lightThe "highline" version implements the driver 
information system function and also 
performs the following control functions:
– Driving light and dipped beam left/right,
– Fog lights and rear lights,
– Reversing lights,
– Brake lights
with separate outputs to each of the individ-
ual consumers. 
Light control 
In the highline version, light control is trans-
mitted from the steering column switch 
module or directly from the rotary light 
control, via the convenience data bus, to the 
vehicle electrical system control unit.
Parking lights
Main beam
Headlight flasher Side lights
Dipped beam 
*
 
Fog lights 
*
 
Rear fog lights 
*
 
*
 
In the "lowline" version, the components marked with 
an asterisk are connected via conventional wiring and 
fuses, directly to the lighting units. 
Control unit for 
vehicle electrical 
system J519  
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Auxiliary signals 
1 CAN high convenience
2 CAN low convenience
3 Terminal 75
4 not fitted with trailer coupling
5 only with trailer coupling
6 Automatic gearbox "multitronic"
7 Manual gearbox
 A
U
X
Y
Z 
Electrical system 
"lowline" version
Components 
E1 Light switch
E3 Hazard warning light switch
F Brake light switch
F4 Reversing light switch
F216 Contact switch for switchable
rear fog lights
H2 Treble horn
H7 Bass horn
J4 Relay for dual tone horn
J59 Load-reduction relay for x contact
J345 Control unit for trailer recognition
J446 Control unit for parking aid
J519 Control unit for vehicle electrical 
system 
L22 Bulb for fog light, left
L23 Bulb for fog light, right
L46 Bulb for rear fog light, left
L47 Bulb for rear fog light, right
M1 Bulb for side light, left
M2 Bulb for rear light, right
M3 Bulb for side light, right
M4 Bulb for rear light, left
M5 Bulb for turn signal light, front left
M6 Bulb for turn signal light, rear left
M7 Bulb for turn signal light, front right
M8 Bulb for turn signal light, rear right
M9 Bulb for brake light, left
M10 Bulb for brake light, right
M16 Bulb for reversing light, left
M17 Bulb for reversing light, right
M18 Bulb for side turn signal light, left
M19 Bulb for side turn signal light, right
M25 Bulb for high-level brake light
M29 Bulb for dipped beam headlight, left
M30 Bulb for main beam headlight, left
M31 Bulb for dipped beam headlight, right
M32 Bulb for main beam headlight, right
S Fuses
U10 Socket for trailer operation
V Windscreen wiper motor
V5 Windscreen washer pump 
Colour coding 
= Input signal
= Output signal
= Positive power supply
= Earth
= CAN-BUS
V11 Pump for headlight washer
conditioning system
V48 Servo motor for headlight range
control, left
V49 Servo motor for headlight range
control, right
X Number plate lights
Connection within the 
functional diagram
 
Functional diagram
Control unit for vehicle 
electrical system J519 
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