key AUDI A8 2003 D3 / 2.G Technical Features Manual

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As the Audi flagship, the new Audi A8 is
intended to symbolise the product identity of
the next Audi generation.An uncompromising sporty character, clear-
cut design, innovative technological systems
and the highest possible quality level
combine to provide an unforgettable driving
experience.
In other words:
Audi at its proverbial best.Automatic boot lid opening
and closing function
(optional)
LED-type tail lights
4-level air suspension
Electric parking brake
"Advanced Key" entry and start authorisation system
6-speed automatic gearbox 09E

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In the event of manual boot lid actuation, the
electric motor is disconnected by way of a
magnetic coupling, thus permitting the boot
lid to be moved by hand. On closing the boot
lid, the drive is deactivated via a microswitch
at the latch and the automatic closing aid
activated. Pressing the button in the driver's door or on
the boot lid, or remote control actuation,
effects release and motor-driven opening of
the boot lid. Automatic boot lid closing can
only be implemented by way of the boot lid
button.
An electric motor flanged directly to the
swivel joint of the right boot lid hinge opens
or closes the boot lid.
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Automatic boot lid
As a general rule, interruption of automatic
actuation always causes the boot lid to be
disconnected from the drive unit and thus
set to manual mode.
Hinge mechanism
(open)
Boot lid
control unit J605
Button in driver's door Button on boot lid Vehicle key

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The wide range of sensors permits detection
not only of head-on collision and side impact,
but also of rear-end collisions. Use is made in the Audi A8 ´03 of the 8.4E+
airbag system with the aim of attaining greater
occupant safety whilst reducing the impact.
This was achieved, for example, by way of two-
stage front airbag triggering, active front head
restraints and a battery cut-off element.
K75 Airbag warning lamp
K145 Airbag disabled warning lamp,
front passenger side
N95 Driver side airbag igniter
N131 Airbag igniter 1, front passenger side
N153 Belt tensioner igniter 1, driver side
N154 Belt tensioner igniter 2,
front passenger side
N196 Rear belt tensioner igniter,
driver side
N197 Rear belt tensioner igniter,
front passenger side
N198 Rear belt tensioner igniter,
centre
N199 Side airbag igniter, driver side
N200 Side airbag igniter,
front passenger side
N201 Rear side airbag igniter,
driver side
N202 Rear side airbag igniter,
front passenger side
N251 Curtain airbag igniter, driver side
N252 Curtain airbag igniter,
front passenger side
T16 16-pin connector
(diagnostic connection) Key
E24 Driver side belt switch
E25 Front passenger side belt switch
E224 Airbag disabling key switch,
front passenger side
G85 Steering angle sender
G179 Side airbag crash sensor,
driver side (B-pillar)
G180 Side airbag crash sensor,
front passenger side (B-pillar)
G256 Rear side airbag crash sensor,
driver side
G257 Rear side airbag crash sensor,
front passenger side
G283 Front airbag crash sensor,
driver side
G284 Front airbag crash sensor,
front passenger side
J234 Airbag control unit
J285 Control unit with display
in dash panel insert
J393 Convenience system central
control unit
J526 Telephone/telematics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
(gateway)
J623 Engine control unit
J655 Battery cut-off relay

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J234
J655
1
2
E224
3
G283G284G179
N131
F138
N202N199N200N201N95
Key
E24 Driver side belt switch
E25 Front passenger side belt switch
E224 Airbag disabling key switch,
front passenger side
F138 Airbag coil connector/return spring
with slip ring
G179 Side airbag crash sensor,
driver side
G180 Side airbag crash sensor,
front passenger side
G256 Rear side airbag crash sensor,
driver side
G257 Rear side airbag crash sensor,
front passenger side
G283 Front airbag crash sensor,
driver side
G284 Front airbag crash sensor,
front passenger side
Block diagram
Passenger Protection
J234 Airbag control unit
J655 Battery cut-off relay
N95 Driver side airbag igniter
N131 Airbag igniter 1, front passenger side
N153 Belt tensioner igniter 1, driver side
N154 Belt tensioner igniter 2,
front passenger side
N196 Rear belt tensioner igniter, driver side
N197 Rear belt tensioner igniter,
front passenger side
N198 Rear belt tensioner igniter, centre
N199 Side airbag igniter, driver side
N200 Side airbag igniter,
front passenger side
N201 Rear side airbag igniter,
driver side
N202 Rear side airbag igniter,
front passenger side

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Front passenger's airbag deactivation
An optional feature of the Audi A8 ´03 is a new
airbag disabling key switch for the front
passenger's side E224.
Two resistance paths are integrated into this
switch to permit detection of individual faults.
A fault in the key switch is indicated by
flashing of the front passenger's side airbag
disabled warning lamp K145 located in the
centre console next to the hazard warning
switch.
Front knee airbags (USA)
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The USA version of the Audi A8 ´03 is fitted
with driver's and front passenger's knee
airbags as standard, thus optimising driver
and front passenger movement in a crash
situation.In this way, severe impact in the knee zone is
avoided.
Knee airbags are required by legislation in the
USA.

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Engine, Mechanics
Sequence of operations
1 Entry and start authorisation switch E415/entry and start authorisation button E408
2 Entry and start authorisation control unit J518
The entry and start authorisation control
unit checks for authorisation – in the form
of information on selector slide position N
or P – from the automatic gearbox control
unit J217 and for brake application in the
case of a start signal from the entry and
start authorisation button E408.
3 Engine control unit J623 Application of selector slide position P/N or
"clutch pressed" information to the engine
control unit (separate interface) causes the
two starter relays J53 and J695 to be
actuated simultaneously. The relays then
switch terminal 50 for starter actuation.
The starter operates and cranks the engine.
On exceeding a defined engine speed, the
engine control unit J623 recognises that
the engine has started and the relays are
deenergised (thus terminating starting
process).
As a safeguard, two relays are connected in
series. In the event of fusion welding of the
make contacts (relay remains closed
following deenergisation), the engine
control unit J623 can thus interrupt the
circuit (terminal 50) by way of the other
relay in each case.
The two relays are deenergised alternately
in order to ensure even make contact wear
(break spark) in both relays. The
deenergisation sequence alternates. The driver triggers a brief start signal
(min. 20 ms) by turning the ignition key to
start position or by pressing the entry and
start authorisation button E408.
If the start prerequisites have been
satisfied, the entry and start authorisation
control unit J518 transmits a start request
– terminal 50 ON – to the engine control
unit J623.
The entry and start authorisation control unit J518 also controls the terminal 15 and
terminal 75x circuits.
Relay operation is monitored and faults diagnosed by evaluating the alternating
deenergisation with the aid of the terminal
50R interface.
The terminal 50R interface represents a link
with terminal 50 and provides the engine
control unit J623 with feedback for start
control/diagnosis.
Automatically controlled starting is not
permitted in the event of undervoltage or a
system fault.
The engine can however be started
manually by way of corresponding start
signal actuation.
To relieve the load on the starter and
battery, the relay actuation time is
limited to approx. 10 seconds per starting
operation (automatic or manual starting).

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D1
30
15
J329J53J695J694
75xE415
N376
6x
J623
J518
50R
50R
3
12
12
E408
STOP START
58s
210 210
D1 Inhibitor reading unit
E408 Entry and start authorisation button
E415 Entry and start authorisation switch
J53 Starter motor relay
J329 Terminal 15 voltage supply relay
J518 Entry and start authorisation
control unit Block diagram
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Colour code
= Input signal
= Output signal
= Positive supply
= Earth
J623 Engine control unit
J694 Terminal 75x voltage supply relay
J695 Starter relay 2
N376 Ignition key withdrawal lock magnet
Additional signals
F - Brake light switch
Manual gearbox -> F194
Clutch pedal switch
Automatic gearbox -> Selector lever
position from automatic gearbox
control unit J217
Terminal 50/starter
1
2
3

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Selector lever/button kinematics
To prevent inadvertent shifting into selector
lever position "S", a change has been made to
the selector lever kinematics such that
switching to "S" involves pressing the button
in the gearstick knob.
A small gear mechanism is provided in the
gearstick knob to reduce the required button
operating force.
The locking rod is actuated by the application
of pressure, which means changes have also
been made to kinematics and gearstick knob
assembly (refer to Workshop Manual).
In terms of the following functions, there are
interesting new aspects to the shift
mechanism in the new Audi A8 '03:
– Shift mechanism kinematics
– Ignition key removal lock
– Selector lever lock
– Selector lever lock emergency release
– Selector lever/lock button kinematics
Ignition key removal lock
Major modifications have been made to
operation of the ignition key removal lock and
selector lever lock (shiftlock). On account of
the new entry and start authorisation switch
E415, there is no mechanical link between the
shift mechanism and ignition lock (locking
cable).
Selector lever lock emergency release
This modification means that the selector lever
remains locked in position "P" in the event of
malfunctions or power supply failure
(e.g. battery flat).
Selector lever lock emergency release is
provided to enable the vehicle to be moved
(e.g. towed) in such situations.
Gearbox
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Electrical System
Convenience and security
electronics
"Advanced Key" entry and start
authorisation system
"Advanced Key" can be taken to mean an
"advanced locking and security system".
It takes the form of a non-contacting key
recognition system. With the "Advanced Key"
package, the "Vehicle unlocking" and "Vehicle
locking" functions by way of a mechanical or
remote control key are supplemented by the non-
contacting functions "Vehicle unlocking" and
"Vehicle locking".
Functions
Advanced Key "unlocking"
The key owner enters the key detection zone next
to the vehicle (less than 1.5 m from door handle)
and reaches into the recessed handle moulding.
aerial.
The key responds by way of radio waves and the
vehicle is unlocked if authorised.
Advanced Key "starting"
The driver presses the start button, which again
initiates a key scan via the passenger-
compartment aerials near the selector lever, at the
rear centre vents and at the rear centre armrest.
The remote control key provides confirmation,
with the result that the ignition is switched on on
depressing the first stage of the start button and
the engine started on depressing the second
stage. The engine is switched off with the STOP
button.
Advanced Key "locking"
If the vehicle is to be locked from the outside, it is
sufficient to press the locking button in one of the
door handles. Actuation of the locking button
triggers a key scan via the door handle aerial and
the vehicle is locked on confirmation of the remote
control key.In addition, the driver can start the engine
with the START/STOP button (START/STOP
function) without inserting the ignition key
in the electronic ignition lock.
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Design and operation are described in
SSP 287 – Audi A8 ´03 Electrical
Components.
A proximity sensor starts a key scan by way of an

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A distinction is made between two air
conditioner unit versions
– 2-zone front and rear climate
control
– 4-zone front and rear climate
control
and three types of control and
display unit
– Air conditioner control panel with
no seat heating/ventilation
– Air conditioner control panel with
seat heating
– Air conditioner control panel with
seat heating and seat ventilation
(identified by part number index).
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Self-diagnosis
Fault diagnosis and measured value blocks
for air conditioner and seat heating system
can be read out by way of address words 08
"Air conditioner/heater electronics" and 28
"Rear climate control". The functions of and
exact procedure for self-diagnosis and
assisted fault-finding with VAS 5051 can be
found in the Heating/Air Conditioner
Workshop Manual for the relevant vehicle
model.
Operating principle
When the ignition is switched on, the
Climatronic control unit J255 starts up with
the same temperature, air distribution and
fresh-air blower speed settings etc. as were
applicable the last time the ignition was
switched off by way of the appropriate key or
using fingerprint recognition.
If fingerprint recognition has been
implemented, this has priority over key
recognition (refer also to SSP 287 – Audi A8 ´03
Electrical Components).
Personalised settings
The following settings can be made for each
climate control zone (front left, right and,
optionally, with 4-zone climate control rear left
and right):
– Left/right temperature
– Air flow
– Left/right air distribution
– Left/right seat heating
– Left/right seat ventilation
– Operating modes (AUTO for driver and front
passenger, temperature-adjustable centre
vents, automatically controlled
recirculated-air mode, ECON)
The heated windscreen can be activated by
way of the air conditioner defrost button or
the air conditioner control unit automatically
switches on the electric heated windscreen if
the appropriate conditions are satisfied
(windscreen defrost or automatic mode on
cold starting).
The Climatronic J255 and heated windscreen
J505 control units communicate by way of the
LIN bus. The Climatronic control unit transmits
the specified windscreen heating power to the
heated windscreen control unit on the LIN bus.
Heating/Air Conditioner
Key recognition takes place in the case of
remote control (radio or key transponder),
with the driver identification control unit
providing the Climatronic control unit J255
with the appropriate information by way of
the CAN bus.
The electrically heated windscreen is only
supplied with the amount of power which can
currently be drawn from the electrical system
without draining the battery. This is
monitored by the energy management
control unit J644.
As is the case with the Audi A4, the
windscreen is heated by applying voltage to a
metallic foil fitted in the glass (refer to
SSP 213).
As in the Audi A4, the air conditioner
compressor is regulated as a function of load
and controlled externally by way of the
compressor regulating valve (refer to
SSP 240). The Climatronic control unit J255 is
connected to the convenience CAN, via
which diagnosis is also performed.
A manual air conditioning system is not
available.