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AUDI R8 2012 – CAN bus network . Wiring diagrams, Pin Connector, Location

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 1 (powertrain CAN bus - high) - in main wiring harness



Wiring Diagram  AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 1 (powertrain CAN bus - high) - in main wiring harness
J104 ABS control unit
J234 Airbag control unit
J446 Parking aid control unit
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J587 Selector lever sensors control unit
T8g 8-pin connector, black
T12g 12-pin connector
T16d 16-pin connector, brown
T17 17-pin connector, in right centre console coupling station, red
T17g 17-pin connector, Coupling station on right under rear shelf, black
T20 20-pin connector, red
T20c 20-pin connector, black
T38 38-pin connector, grey
T75 75-pin connector, yellow
Y7 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
   B383 Connection 1 (powertrain CAN bus, high), in main wiring harness
*Only models with main beam assist

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 1 (powertrain CAN bus - low) - in main wiring harness



J104 ABS control unit
J234 Airbag control unit
J446 Parking aid control unit
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J587 Selector lever sensors control unit
T8g 8-pin connector, black
T12g 12-pin connector
T16d 16-pin connector, brown
T17 17-pin connector, in right centre console coupling station, red
T17g 17-pin connector, Coupling station on right under rear shelf, black
T20 20-pin connector, red
T20c 20-pin connector, black
T38 38-pin connector, grey
T75 75-pin connector, yellow
Y7 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
   B390 Connection 1 (powertrain CAN bus, low), in main wiring harness
*Only models with main beam assist

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection (high bus) - in engine compartment wiring harness - Connection (low bus) - in engine compartment wiring harness



J217 Automatic gearbox control unit
J250 Electronically controlled damping control unit
J623 Engine control unit
J624 Engine control unit 2
T17g 17-pin connector, Coupling station on right under rear shelf, black
T47 47-pin connector, black
T52 52-pin connector, black
T94 94-pin connector, black
T94a 94-pin connector, black
   D159 Connection (high bus), in engine compartment wiring harness
   D160 Connection (low bus), in engine compartment wiring harness

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 1 (convenience CAN bus - high) - in main wiring harness



J255 Climatronic control unit
J386 Driver door control unit
J387 Front passenger door control unit
J502 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System control unit
J519 Onboard supply control unit
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
T12q 12-pin connector, brown
T16 16-pin connector, black
T16c 16-pin connector, brown
T17 17-pin connector, in right centre console coupling station, red
T20 20-pin connector, red
T20a 20-pin connector, in front left door, black
T20b 20-pin connector, in front right door, black
T20c 20-pin connector, black
T20d 20-pin connector, black
T20e 20-pin connector, black
T32a 32-pin connector, black
T52c 52-pin connector, brown
   B397 Connection 1 (convenience CAN bus, high), in main wiring harness
*Only models with interface for special functions
*2Diagnostic connection

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 1 (convenience CAN bus - low) - in main wiring harness



J255 Climatronic control unit
J386 Driver door control unit
J387 Front passenger door control unit
J502 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System control unit
J519 Onboard supply control unit
J527 Steering column electronics control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
T12q 12-pin connector, brown
T16 16-pin connector, black
T16c 16-pin connector, brown
T17 17-pin connector, in right centre console coupling station, red
T20 20-pin connector, red
T20a 20-pin connector, in front left door, black
T20b 20-pin connector, in front right door, black
T20c 20-pin connector, black
T20d 20-pin connector, black
T20e 20-pin connector, black
T32a 32-pin connector, black
T52c 52-pin connector, brown
   B406 Connection 1 (convenience CAN bus, low), in main wiring harness
*Only models with interface for special functions
*2Diagnostic connection

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 1 (infotainment CAN bus - high) - in main wiring harness - Connection 1 (infotainment CAN bus - low) - in main wiring harness



J401 Navigation system with CD drive control unit
J533 Data bus diagnostic interface
J772 Reversing camera system control unit
R Radio
R146 Satellite radio
T2u 2-pin connector, black
T8d 8-pin connector, black
T8f 8-pin connector, black
T17 17-pin connector, in right centre console coupling station, red
T20 20-pin connector, red
T54a 54-pin connector, black
   B415 Connection 1 (infotainment CAN bus, high), in main wiring harness
   B421 Connection 1 (infotainment CAN bus, low), in main wiring harness
*Only models with equipment for Japan
*2Only models with radio
*3Only models with satellite radio

Wiring Diagram AUDI R8 2012 - Connection 2 (infotainment CAN bus - high) - in main wiring harness - Connection 2 (infotainment CAN bus - low) - in main wiring harness



J525 Digital sound package control unit
R36 Telephone transmitter and receiver unit
R199 Connection for external audio sources
T12r 12-pin connector, black
T18c 18-pin connector, black
T32c 32-pin connector, black
T54 54-pin connector, black
   B416 Connection 2 (infotainment CAN bus, high), in main wiring harness
   B422 Connection 2 (infotainment CAN bus, low), in main wiring harness
*Only models with connection for external audio sources - Audi music interface
*2Only models with preparation for mobile telephone
*3Only models with Bang & Olufsen sound system
*4Only models with Standard sound system


AUDI R8 2012 Overview of control units

Overview of control units
q   Location and connector assignment from June 2009
Climatronic control unit -J255-
q   Components:-G56-, -V42-, -E94-, -E95-, -E230-
q   Location and connector assignment
Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-/Radio -R-
q   Connector assignment → current flow diagrams, electrical fault finding and fitting locations
Front passenger door control unit -J387-
q   Components:-V148-
q   Location and connector assignment
Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-
q   Components:-J362-, -Y24-, -Y8-, -K32-, -G1-, -K3-, -K28-
q   Location and connector assignment
- Steering column electronics control unit -J527-
q   Components:-E22-, -F138-, -H-, -E2-, -E4-, -E45-, -N95-, -N250-, -D-, -G85-, -N376-
q   Location and connector assignment
Tyre pressure monitor control unit -J502-
q   Location and connector assignment
Driver door control unit -J386-
q   Components:-V147-
q   Location and connector assignment
Wiper motor control unit -J400-/Front passenger side wiper motor control unit -J584-
q   Components:-V216-, -V217-
q   Location and connector assignment
Left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343-/Right gas discharge light control unit -J344-
q   Components:-L177-, -J667-, -J668-
q   Location and connector assignment
Power output module 1 for LED left headlight -A31-/Power output module 1 for right LED headlight -A27-
q   Components:-A32-, -A28-, -A33-, -A29-, -A34-, -A30-
q   Location and connector assignment



AUDI R8 2012 onboard supply control unit J519

onboard supply control unit -J519-
Location and connector assignment up to May 2009
Fitting location
   
In front right footwell -3-.
1 -  Centre loudspeaker -R148-
2 -  Main distribution
3 -  onboard supply control unit -J519-
4 -  Main fuse box
5 -  Relay and fuse carrier in front right footwell
6 -  Coupling station right behind centre console
Connector assigment
 
2 -  12-pin connector -T12b-, black
4 -  11-pin connector -T11b-, brown
6 -  8-pin connector -T8a-, black
10 -  10-pin connector -T10a-, black
12 -  2-pin connector -T2a-, black

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2 -  52-pin connector -T52b-, yellow
3 -  52-pin connector -T52c-, brown

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AUDI R8 2012 Front passenger door control unit J387

A -  Front passenger door control unit -J387-
C -  16-pin connector -T16g-, black, connector B
D -  20-pin connector -T20e-, black, connector A

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AUDI R8 2012 Automatic gearbox control unit J217

Automatic gearbox control unit -J217-
Fitting location
Under right rear shelf -arrow-, Coupé.
   
Behind rear panel on right -arrow-, Spyder.
Connector assigment
 
A -  Automatic gearbox control unit -J217-, automatic gearbox 086, Rtronic
C -  52-pin connector -T52-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Engine control unit J623 (right)/ engine control unit 2 J624 (left)

Engine control unit -J623- (right)/engine control unit 2 -J624- (left)
Fitting location
   
In engine compartment on front left and right -arrow-.
Connector assigment
 
A -  Engine control unit -J623-/engine control unit 2 -J624-
94-pin connector -T94-/94-pin connector -T94a-, black
60-pin connector -T60-/60-pin connector -T60a-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Electronically controlled damping control unit J250

A -  47-pin connector -T47-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Tyre pressure monitor control unit J502 / digital sound package control unit J525

Behind rear panel on left, Spyder.
1 -  fuse holder C
2 -  Digital sound package control unit -J525-
3 -  Tyre pressure monitor control unit -J502-
4 -  Convertible roof actuation control unit -J256-
5 -  Belt microphone control unit -J886-
6 -  Reversing camera system control unit -J772-
7 -  Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36-
8 -  ESP sensor unit -G419-
9 -  CD changer -R41-
10 -  Electronically controlled damping control unit -J250-
11 -  Aerial amplifier for mobile telephone -R86-
12 -  Automatic gearbox control unit -J217-
Connector assignment of tyre pressure monitor control unit -J502-
 
A -  32-pin connector -T32a-, black

Connector assignment digital sound package control unit -J525-
t  → Current flow diagrams, electrical fault finding and fitting locations
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AUDI R8 2012 Convenience system central control unit J393 , is dropped from June 2009

Convenience system central control unit -J393-, is dropped from June 2009
Fitting location
   
Under left rear shelf -5-
Connector assigment
 
1 -  Convenience system central control unit -J393-
B -  8-pin connector -T8b-, black
C -  Vacant
E -  6-pin, connector -T6f-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Driver door control unit J386

A -  Driver door control unit -J386-
C -  16-pin connector -T16f-, black, connector B
D -  20-pin connector -T20d-, black, connector A

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AUDI R8 2012 Control unit for parking aid J446

B -  12-pin connector -T12e-, brown
C -  12-pin connector -T12d-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Data bus diagnostic interface J533

1 -  20-pin connector -T20-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Steering column electronics control unit J527

A -  Vacant
C -  20-pin connector -T20c-, black
E -  12-pin connector -T12h-, mounting ignition/starter switch -D-/ ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid -N376-
G -  10-pin connector -T10g-, mounting steering angle sender -G85-
H -  10-pin connector -T10i-, mounting airbag coil connector and return spring with slip ring -F138-

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AUDI R8 2012 ABS control unit J104

A -  ABS control unit -J104-
A -  38-pin connector -T38-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Airbag control unit J234

A -  75-pin connector -T75-, yellow

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AUDI R8 2012 Convertible roof actuation control unit J256

B -  20-pin connector -T20g-, black
C -  10-pin connector -T10m-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Control unit in dash panel insert J285

A -  32-pin connector -T32-, blue

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AUDI R8 2012 Climatronic control unit J255

1 -  Climatronic control unit -J255-
B -  20-pin connector -T20f-
D -  16-pin connector -T16b-, black
E -  3-pin connector -T3b-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Battery monitor control unit J367

Battery monitor control unit -J367-
Fitting location
On the battery -A--1-.
   
1 -  Battery monitor control unit -J367-
2 -  Negative terminal
5 -  2-pin connector -T2bd-

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AUDI R8 2012 Garage door operation control unit J530

A -  Garage door operation control unit -J530-
B -  4-pin connector -T4p-

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AUDI R8 2012 Wiper motor control unit J400 / Front passenger side wiper motor control unit J584

Wiper motor control unit -J400-/Front passenger side wiper motor control unit -J584-
Fitting location
in plenum chamber.
   
1 -  Wiper motor control unit -J400-
q   with driver side windscreen wiper motor -V216-
2 -  Front passenger side wiper motor control unit -J584-
q   with front passenger side windscreen wiper motor -V217-
A -  4-pin connector -T4-
B -  4-pin connector -T4-

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AUDI R8 2012 Left gas discharge bulb control unit J343 / Right gas discharge light control unit J344

Left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343-/Right gas discharge light control unit -J344-
Fitting location
At headlight.
   
1 -  Headlight
q   in headlight: power output module for left headlight -J667-Output module for right headlight -J668-,
2 -  Left LED module for daytime running light and side light -L176-/Right LED module for daytime running light and side light -L177-
14-pin connector -T14a-/14-pin connector -T14b-, black
4 -  Left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343-/Right gas discharge light control unit -J344-

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AUDI R8 2012 Power output module 1 for LED left headlight A31 / Power output module 1 for right LED headlight A27

Power output module 1 for LED left headlight -A31-/Power output module 1 for right LED headlight -A27-
Fitting location
At headlight.
   
1 -  LED headlights
2 -  Power output module 1 for LED left headlight -A31-/Power output module 1 for right LED headlight -A27-
3 -  Power output module 2 for LED left headlight -A32-/Power output module 2 for right LED headlight -A28-
4 -  Power output module 3 for LED left headlight -A33-/Power output module 3 for right LED headlight -A29-
5 -  14-pin connector -T14a-/14-pin connector -T14b-, black
6 -  Power output module 4 for LED left headlight -A34-/Power output module 4 for right LED headlight -A30-

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AUDI R8 2012 Convertible roof control units

Convertible roof control units
Overview of control units
Right convertible roof master cylinder/right fin cylinder
q   Components:-F420-, -F431-
q   Location
Right convertible top cover motor -V381-
q   Components:-F425-, -F426-, -F429-
q   Location
Right convertible roof box lid cylinder
q   Components:-F421-, -F422-
q   Location
Left convertible roof box lid cylinder
q   Components:-F407-, -F417-, -F418-, -F430-
q   Location
Left convertible top cover motor -V383-
q   Components:-F424-, -F427-, -F428-
q   Location
Valve block
q   Components:-N272-, -N341-, -N342-, -N503-, -N504-, -N505-
q   Location
Rear window down switch -F416-/Rear window centre switch -F423-
q   Location

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On front convertible roof.
1 -  Left latch switch for convertible roof -F169-
2 -  Convertible roof latch open switch -F294-
3 -  Right latch switch for convertible roof -F170-
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In front right of convertible roof box.
1 -  Right fin cylinder
 -  Tensioning strut stowed switch, right -F420-
2 -  Right convertible roof master cylinder
 -  Upper right tensioning strut switch -F431-
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In front upper right of convertible roof box.
1 -  Right convertible top cover motor -V381-
 -  Convertible roof cover retracted switch on right -F425-
 -  Convertible roof cover extended switch on right -F426-
 -  Convertible roof cover centre position switch on right -F429-
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In rear right of convertible roof box.
1 -  Convertible roof box lid latch locked switch on right -F421-
2 -  Convertible roof box lid latch unlocked switch on right -F422-
3 -  Convertible roof box lid cylinder on right
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In rear left of convertible roof box.
1 -  Convertible roof box lid latch locked switch on left -F417-
2 -  Convertible roof box lid latch unlocked switch on left -F418-
3 -  Convertible roof box lid cylinder on left
 -  Convertible roof box lid open switch -F407-
 -  Convertible roof box lid down switch -F430-
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In front left of convertible roof box.
1 -  Left convertible roof master cylinder
 -  Convertible roof stowed switch -F171-
2 -  Left fin cylinder
 -  Tensioning strut stowed switch, left -F419-
 -  Upper left tensioning strut switch -F432-
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In front upper left of convertible roof box.
1 -  Left convertible top cover motor -V383-
 -  Convertible roof cover retracted switch on left -F424-
 -  Convertible roof cover extended switch on left -F427-
 -  Convertible roof cover centre position switch on left -F428-
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On rear left cross member.
1 -  Convertible roof actuation hydraulic pump -V118-
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Behind rear panel on left.
1 -  12-pin connector -T12s-
 -  12-pin connector -T12au-
2 -  Valve block
 -  Power operated convertible roof valve 1 -N272-
 -  Power operated convertible roof valve 2 -N341-
 -  Power operated convertible roof valve 3 -N342-
 -  Power operated convertible roof valve 4 -N503-
 -  Power operated convertible roof valve 5 -N504-
 -  Power operated convertible roof valve 6 -N505-
3 -  Valve connectors
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On rear window module.
1 -  Rear window centre switch -F423-
2 -  4-pin connector -T4an-
3 -  Rear window down switch -F416-
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Behind rear panel at centre on rear window module.
1 -  Rear window motor -V456-
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On front left of roof frame.
1 -  Convertible roof front switch -F202-, left
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AUDI R8 2012 Overview of coupling stations and connectors

Overview of coupling stations and connectors
Coupling station behind centre console at right
q   Connectors-T17-, -T17a-, -T17b-, -T17c-
q   Location
Coupling station under right front seat
q   Connectors-T10f-, -T6e-, -T10d-, -T3e-
q   Location
Coupling stations under right rear shelf
q   Connectors-T17d-, -T17e-, -T17f-, -T17g-
q   Location
Coupling station under left front seat
q   Connectors-T10e-, -T6d-, -T10c-, -T3d-
q   Location
Left A-pillar coupling point
q   Connectors-T17k-, -T17l-
q   Location



AUDI R8 2012 Coupling station under right front seat

Coupling station under right front seat
Fitting location
   
Under right front seat.
1 -  10-pin connector -T10f-, black
2 -  6-pin, connector -T6e-, green
3 -  10-pin connector -T10d-, red
4 -  3-pin connector -T3e-, yellow
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AUDI R8 2012 Coupling stations under right rear shelf

Coupling stations under right rear shelf
Fitting location
 
Under right rear shelf -3-, Coupé.
 
Behind rear panel on right -3-, Spyder
 
Assignment
1 -  17-pin connector -T17d-, brown
2 -  17-pin connector -T17e-, red
3 -  17-pin connector -T17f-, white
4 -  17-pin connector -T17g-, black
5 -  Vacant
6 -  Vacant
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AUDI R8 2012 Coupling station under left front seat

Coupling station under left front seat
Fitting location
 
Under left front seat.
1 -  10-pin connector -T10e-, black
2 -  6-pin, connector -T6d-, green
3 -  10-pin connector -T10c-, red
4 -  3-pin connector -T3d-, yellow
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AUDI R8 2012 Coupling station right behind centre console

Coupling station right behind centre console
Fitting location
 
Behind glove compartment on left -arrow-.
 
Assignment
1 -  Vacant
2 -  Vacant
3 -  17-pin connector -T17-, red
4 -  17-pin connector -T17a-, black
5 -  17-pin connector -T17b-, brown
6 -  17-pin connector -T17c-, blue
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AUDI R8 2012 Diagnostic connection

Diagnostic connection
Fitting location
Behind shelf on driver side.
Connector
 
A -  16-pin connector -T16-

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AUDI R8 2012 Left A-pillar coupling point

Left A-pillar coupling point
Fitting location
Behind left A-pillar trim.
Connectors:
   
A -  17-pin connector -T17k-
B -  17-pin connector -T17l-

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AUDI R8 2012 Coupling point, glove compartment

Coupling point, glove compartment
Fitting location
Behind glove compartment at right.
Connector
   
A -  6-pin, connector -T6c-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Rear bumper coupling point

Rear bumper coupling point
Fitting location
Behind bumper trim on rear left.
Connector
   
A -  14-pin connector -T14d-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Front bumper coupling point

Front bumper coupling point
Fitting location
Behind bumper trim on front left.
Connector
   
A -  14-pin connector -T14e-, black

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AUDI R8 2012 Routing door

Routing door
Door coupling - A-pillar
driver side interior locking button -E308-/front passenger side interior locking button -E309-
Front left mid-range loudspeaker -R103-/front right mid-range loudspeaker -R104- in the doors, centre
Side airbag crash sensor on driver side -G179-/side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side -G180-
Alarm system off switch -E217-/interior monitoring switch -E183-
Driver side central locking lock unit -F220-/Rear left central locking lock unit -F222-
7 -  Cable to lock unit
8 -  Driver door control unit -J386-/front passenger side door control unit -J387-
9 -  Driver door control unit -J386-/front passenger side door control unit -J387-
Front left bass loudspeaker -R21-/front right bass loudspeaker -R23- in the doors, bottom
11 -  Cable from door connection to door control units

   


AUDI R8 2012 Routing in the interior

Routing in the interior
18 -  Light switches -E1-
19 -  Door connection point
20 -  Wiring harness to left A-pillar
21 -  Data bus diagnostic interface -J533-
22 -  Wiring harness to luggage compartment front left
23 -  Steering column connections
24 -  Wiring harness in direction of left dash panel
25 -  GPS aerial -R50-
26 -  Centre mid-range loudspeaker -R158-
27 -  Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
28 -  Dash panel right wiring harness

   


AUDI R8 2012 Engine compartment routing

Engine compartment routing
1 -  Duct to interior
2 -  Engine control unit -J623-
3 -  Starter cable of vehicle floor
4 -  Wiring harness engine compartment to engine prewiring
5 -  Wiring harness engine compartment right to tail light
13 -  Aerial amplifier -R24-

AUDI R8 2012 Roof/A-pillars routing

Roof/A-pillars routing
3 -  Aerial amplifier 3 -R112-
4 -  Mirror wire
6 -  Aerial amplifier 2 -R111-
7 -  Left A-pillar wire

AUDI R8 2012 Routing luggage compartment

Routing luggage compartment
1 -  Wire on front of right longitudinal member
2 -  Connection on right headlight
3 -  Radiator connection
4 -  Cable from battery positive to main distribution in right front footwell
5 -  Cable to bonnet
6 -  Wire heated washer jets
7 -  Windscreen wiper connection
8 -  Cable from interior to front left longitudinal members
9 -  Connector for ABS control unit -J104-
10 -  Radiator connection
11 -  Connection on left headlight
12 -  Wire on front of left longitudinal member
13 -  Wire on front cross member
14 -  Garage door operation control unit -J530-
15 -  Cable to condenser refrigerant circuit left
16 -  Battery positive connection
17 -  Air-conditioning connection

   


AUDI R8 2012 Dash panel routing

Dash panel routing
1 -  Centre loudspeaker -R148-
2 -  Wiring harness behind glove compartment
3 -  Main distribution in right front footwell
4 -  Right door connection
5 -  Main fuse box, in front right footwell
6 -  Wiring harness in right footwell
7 -  Grommet, transition luggage compartment
8 -  Relay and fuse carrier in front right footwell
9 -  Radio -R-/navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-
10 -  Airbag control unit -J234-
11 -  Grommet, transition luggage compartment
12 -  Wiring harness in left footwell
13 -  Light switches -E1-
14 -  Data bus diagnostic interface -J533-
15 -  Wiring harness along left module carrier
16 -  Wiring harness to centre console
18 -  GPS aerial -R50-
19 -  Wiring harness along centre right module carrier

   
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