Information Bus: Service and Repair

2006 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8EC) V6-3.2L (BKH)SECTION Service and Repair





CAN-Bus Wires Repair Information

Use an unshielded two-wire line - 1 - and - 2 - (cross-section 0.35 mm2 or 0.5 mm2) as CAN-Bus bus wire.





color coding of CAN-Bus bus wires:





Only use yellow wires for repairs to wiring. Mark location of repair with yellow insulating tape.

Both bus wires must be of the same length when repairing. When twisting the wires - 1 - and - 2 -, length of twist - A - = 20 mm must be attained.

When making repairs, there must be no untwisted section of wire which is longer than - B - = 50 mm, e.g. in the vicinity of heat-shrink sleeves - arrow -.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.