General Information
Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Read and follow all of the supplemental warnings for all work performed on vehicles with the high voltage system. Refer to WARNINGS WHEN WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM and refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .
Risk of unintended engine start
The ignition must be turned off and the ignition key must remain outside of the vehicle when working on vehicles with a high voltage system.
Handling high voltage cables:
- Do not stand on or place tools on high voltage cables and their components as it may damage the cable insulation.
- Never bend or kink high voltage cables forcefully as it may damage the cable insulation.
- The round high voltage connectors are color coded with an external color ring and are mechanically coded using the guide- or code tabs. Always make certain that the coding matches when connecting the round connector in order to avoid any mechanical damage the high voltage connector.
There is a risk of electrocution from damaged high voltage components.
Observe the following when working around high voltage components and high voltage wires:
- Never work around high voltage components and cables with cutting, deformed, or sharp edged tools, or heat sources such as welding or soldering tools, heated air, and thermal glue.
- Inspect the high voltage components visually before beginning.
- Perform a visual inspection of the Electric Drive Power and Control Electronics -JX1-, the Electro-Drive Drive Motor -V141-, the Electrical A/C Compressor -V470- and the high voltage lines when working in the engine compartment.
- Perform a visual inspection of the high voltage lines and covers when working on the underbody.
- Perform a visual inspection of the high voltage lines and the Electrobox with the High Voltage System Maintenance Connector -TW- when working in the luggage compartment.
- Perform a visual inspection on all of the potential equalization cables.
Observe the following items when performing the visual inspection:
- The components do not display any signs of external damage.
- The high voltage cable insulation and the potential equalization cables are not damaged.
- The high voltage cables do not display any abnormal deformations.
- Every high voltage component is marked with a red warning label.
If it is necessary to perform work in the vicinity of high voltage components, perform a "visual inspection" of the high voltage components and cables for damages (refer to PERFORMING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF DAMAGE TO HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS AND CABLES ) and follow the "WARNINGS WHEN WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM ". Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .
If it is necessary to perform work on the high voltage components, disable the high voltage system. Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM, DE-ENERGIZING and read and follow the "high voltage electrical system general warnings", refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS and WORKING ON HIGH VOLTAGE VEHICLES .
The procedure for finding leaks in the refrigerant circuit using an electronic leak detector or a UV-leak detection lamp can be performed on most high voltage system components without needing to disable the high voltage system.
Disable the high voltage system
Risk of electrocution
Death or serious bodily injury by electric shock.
- The high voltage system may only be activated by qualified personnel (Audi high voltage mechanic).
- Make sure that the high voltage system is completely disabled. Make sure the vehicle is de-energized using "Guided Fault Finding " on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- The qualified personal (Audi high voltage technician) determines the voltage and secures the system from restarting using the Service Disconnect Lock T40262. Keep the ignition key and the High Voltage System Maintenance Connector -TW- safely with the qualified personal to secure the system from restarting.
- The Audi high voltage technician should put a sign on the vehicle to identify it as a high voltage vehicle.
Disable the high voltage system:
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Select the Guided Fault Finding mode.
Using the GO TO button, select the following menu commands
Function/Component Selection
Body
Electrical Equipment
OBD-capable systems
8C - Battery Regulation Control Module -J840
8C - Battery Regulation Control Module, functions
51 - De-energize the high voltage
Restart the high voltage system
Risk of electrocution
Death or serious bodily injury by electric shock
- The high voltage system may only be restarted by qualified personal (Audi high voltage technicians).
- Make sure the vehicle is energized using the "Guided Fault Finding " on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- The qualified personal (Audi high voltage technician) restarts the vehicle.
- The Audi high voltage technician should put a sign on the vehicle to identify it as a high voltage vehicle.
Restart the high voltage system:
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Select the Guided Fault Finding mode.
Using the GO TO button, select the following menu commands
Function/Component Selection
Body
Electrical Equipment
OBD-capable systems
8C - Battery Regulation Control Module -J840
8C - Battery Regulation Control Module, functions
51 - High voltage restart
The engine may start unexpectedly when performing work while the ignition is turned on or when the ready mode is activated and may cause poisoning in enclosed spaces. Be aware of body limbs and/or clothing when clamping or pulling.
Perform the following steps before turning on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into position P.
- Activate the parking brake.
- Switch off ignition.
- Open the engine hood.
- Connect the charging unit for example Battery Charger VAS 5095A to the battery jump start terminal for the 12V vehicle electrical system
- Switch on the ignition.
-- Charge the vehicle battery, for example, using the Battery Charger VAS5904 in the battery support mode to minimize the number of automatic starts during the test- and measuring procedures while the ready mode is active. Refer to Battery Charger VAS5900 SUPPORT MODE and HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .
-- Move the selector level into position "P", activate the parking brake and arrange the necessary tools for testing and measuring procedures that require the ready mode to be active or that require the ignition to be on, so that they cannot come into contact with the turning components in the engine and so that they are not in the vicinity of the turning components of a running engine.
Also move the selector lever into position "P" and activate the parking brake for testing and measuring procedures which require the ignition to be on, but do not require the ready mode to be active.
The ready mode is displayed in the Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285- above the "powermeter". Refer to Owner's Manual.
Activate and deactivate the ready mode. Refer to Owner's Manual (consult the display in the Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-).
Vehicles with Start/Stop System
On vehicles with the Start/Stop System, the engine could start automatically and cause serious personal injury.
- If the Start/Stop System is activated (recognizable by a message in the instrument cluster), it is possible to start the engine automatically.
- Make sure the Start/Stop System is deactivated when working on the vehicle (switch off ignition and turn on again as needed).
All Vehicles
There is a danger of ice-up.
Refrigerant may leak out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.
Minor leaks can be detected using an electronic leak detector or UV leak detector lamp.
This repair information describes two different methods for detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit. These methods have been tested and result in success when used correctly.
Many methods for detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit are offered in the open market. These methods do not always have optimum results and if they are not performed exactly to the specification and may result that several components in the refrigerant circuit have leaks. Also, refrigerant circuit components can be damaged by some methods.
- Do not repair components with leaks; always replace them.
- Do not charge a leaking refrigerant circuit with refrigerant. Evacuate the circuit and check it for leaks before charging. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING WITH SERVICE STATION .
- Audi does not approve the use of chemicals to seal leaks in the refrigerant circuit (leak stop additives).
- Chemicals that seal leaks in the coolant circuit form deposits that affect the function of the A/C system and lead to A/C system failure (and failure of the A/C service station).
Chemical materials (leak stop additives) to seal leaks in the refrigerant circuit react with air or the moisture in the air and form deposits in the refrigerant circuit (and in the A/C service station) that lead to malfunctions in the valves and other components that come into contact with such chemicals. These deposits cannot be removed completely from the components, even by flushing. It is only possible to service the refrigerant circuit by replacing all the components which come in contact with this material.