Model Year 2007-Up

2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Model Year 2007-Up





Control Modules in Interior of Vehicle

Overview of Control Modules







1 - Headlamp Range Control Module -J431-
Component Location => [ ] Range Control Module -J431-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Range Control Module -J431-

2 - Front Passenger's Heated Seat Control Module -J727-
Component Location => [ ] Front Pass Heated Seat Control Module -J727-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Front Pass Heated Seat Control Module -J727-
Not for models with US equipment

2 - Electronic Damping Control Module -J250-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

3 - Power Sunroof Control Module -J245-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

4 - NOX Sensor Control Module -J583-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Not for models with US equipment

5 - Left Rear Door Control Module -J388-
Component Location => [ / ] LR Door Control Module -J388- / RR Door Control Module -J389-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] LR Door Control Module -J388- / RR Door Control Module -J389-
Only 5-door models

6 - Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

7 - Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module -J538-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

8 - Right Rear Door Control Module -J389-
Component Location => [ / ] LR Door Control Module -J388- / RR Door Control Module -J389-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] LR Door Control Module -J388- / RR Door Control Module -J389-
Only 5-door models

9 - Driver's Heated Seat Control Module -J726-
Component Location => [ ] Driver's Heated Seat Control Module -J726-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Driver's Heated Seat Control Module -J726-
Not for models with US equipment

9 - Voltage Stabilizer -J532-
Component Location => [ ] Voltage Stabilizer -J532-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Voltage Stabilizer -J532-
Not for models with US equipment

10 - Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

11 - Driver's Door Control Module -J386-
Component Location => [ ] Driver's Door Control Module -J386-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Driver's Door Control Module -J386-

12 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Component Location from model year 2004 => [ ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Component Location from model year 2010 => [ ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Pin Arrangements, from model year 2004 => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Pin Arrangements, from model year 2010 => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-

13 - Heater Control Module -J65- /Heater Control Module -J162-
Component Location => [ / ] Heater Control Module -J65- / Heater Control Module -J162-

13 - Climatronic Control Module -J255-
Component Location => [ ] Climatronic (Automatic Climate Control) Control Module -J255-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Climatronic (Automatic Climate Control) Control Module -J255-

13 - A/C Control Module -J301-
In the center console
Not for models with US equipment

14 - Auxiliary Air Heater Control Module -J604-
Not for models with US equipment

15 - Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

16 - CD Changer -R41-
Component Location => [ ] Locations

16 - Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module -J502-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

16 - Inclination-/Anti-Theft Control Module -J529-
Component Location => [ ] Locations

16 - External Audio Source Connector -R199-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ ] Locations

17 - Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-
Component Location => [ ] Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-

18 - Front Passenger's Door Control Module -J387-
Component Location => [ ] Front Pass Door Control Module -J387-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Front Pass Door Control Module -J387-

19 - Airbag Control Module -J234-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
75-pin, Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations
84-pin, Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations
100-pin, Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

20 - Radio -R- / Radio/Navigation Display Control Module -J503-
Component Location => [ / (RNS-Low) ] Radio -R- / Radio / Navigation Display Control Module -J503- (RNS-Low)

20 - Navigation System Operating Electronics Control Module -J402-
Component Location => [ (RNS-E) ] Nav System Operating Electronics Control Module -J402- (RNS-E)
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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.
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