Safety Precautions For Repairing Wiring and Plug Connectors
Safety Precautions For Repairing Wiring And Plug Connectors
WARNING:
- Disconnect battery Ground strap before working on electrical system.
- Before starting a repair, it is important to identify cause of damage (e.g. sharp edges on body panels, faulty electrical components, corrosion, etc.).
- Repairs may not be performed on wiring associated with the airbag system or screened leads (such as wiring for speed senders or knock sensors).
- Additional information (e.g. for removing and installing components) is listed in relevant booklet).
- Only use yellow wires for repairs to wiring harnesses.
- A yellow wire or a section of wiring wrapped with yellow insulating tape always indicates a previous repair.
- Check function of components or system affected after every repair; if necessary, interrogate fault memory and reset systems to basic setting.
CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off the emergency (backup) battery for the Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery.
- After reconnecting vehicle battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Owner's Manual.
- After reconnecting vehicle battery on vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-on the emergency (backup) battery for the Telematic/Telephone Control Module.