Model Year 2008-Up

2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Model Year 2008-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-

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

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

5 - 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-

5 - Voltage Stabilizer -J532-
Component Location => [ ] Voltage Stabilizer -J532-
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Voltage Stabilizer -J532-

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

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

8 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Component Location, from March 2008 => [ ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Component Location, from May 2009 => [ ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Pin Arrangements, from March 2008 => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
Pin Arrangements, from May 2009 => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-

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

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

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

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

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

13 - 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-

14 - Airbag Control Module -J234-
Component Location => [ ] Locations
Pin Arrangements => [ Pin Arrangements: ] Locations

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

15 - 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.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.