Audi Q7: Transmission Control
Component Location Overview - Transmission Control
Data Link Connector
Component location: the data link connector for the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester is located in the footwell on the driver side.

AWD Control Module -J492- in the A4
Component location: the AWD Control Module -J492--1-
is in the luggage compartment in the center in front of the
spare wheel well.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-, Removing and Installing
- AWD Control Module -J492- component location. Refer to
→ Chapter "Component Location Overview - Transmission Control".
- Removing and installing is on the A4 Sedan.
- The ignition is off.
- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
- Remove the AWD Control Module -J492--1-
from the bracket.
- Disconnect the connector -A-
from the AWD Control Module -J492-.
- Install the AWD Control Module -J492- in reverse order of
removal.
- If the AWD Control Module -J492- was replaced then
additional work is necessary. Refer to
→ Chapter "AWD Control Module -J492-, Additional Work after
Replacing".

AWD Control Module -J492-, Additional Work after Replacing
- Only perform the additional work only if the AWD Control
Module -J492- was replaced.
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and turn on the
ignition.
- Select the function 22 - AWD Electronics
in the vehicle diagnostic tester under
Guided Functions in the directory 22-
Replacing Control Module.
- Follow all the instructions given by the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester exactly.
With the vehicle diagnostic tester the installed rear final
drive is "adapted" on the AWD Control Module -J492-.
- A system check will take place when the
22 - Control Module, Replacing function is complete. If
malfunctions appear, then use "Guided Fault Finding" to correct
them.
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WARNING
During road tests using a vehicle diagnostic and
information system, there is the hazard of extreme to
lethal injuries!
If vehicle diagnostic and information system is
deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road
test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuri
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
Fig. 49 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
To turn the compass on or off, press the button
(1) until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is t