Audi TT 59 User Manual

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Service Training
Audi TT Coupé ´07 - Suspension System
Self-Study Programme 381
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The new TT by Audi is a thoroughbred sports car. The suspension system is one of the features key to meeting this high standard. The basic TT has a con­ventional steel-sprung suspension - the so-called "dynamic suspension system". The new Audi mag­netic ride system is optional. It is a semi-active sus­pension system with magneto-rheologically controlled dampers.
Sport or comfort damper settings can be selected at the touch of a button. The S-line suspension by quattro-GmbH has been developed to meet the growing customer demand for vehicle customisation. This suspension is sport­ier than the dynamic suspension and reduces vehi­cle ride height by 10 mm.
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Contents
Axles
Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brake system
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ESP
System components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering system
Electromechanical steering system EPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Audi magnetic ride
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Functional principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
System components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Function diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CAN data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Scope of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wheels/tyres
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Self Supporting Tires (SST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Low tyre pressure indicator 36
Tyre pressure monitoring system (US spec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
The self-study programme teaches the design and function of new vehicle models, new automotive components or new technologies.
The self-study programme is not a repair manual! All values given are intended as a guideline only and refer to the software version valid at the time of prepara­tion of the SSP.
For maintenance and repair work, always refer to the current technical literature.
NoteReference
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Axles
Front axle
Overview
An improved version of the McPherson suspension is employed. The design of the front axle is identical to that of the Audi A3. Track width is 13 mm wider on each side than the Audi A3.
Damper
Swivel bearing
Coupling rod
Detail modifications have been made to reflect the particularly sporty character of the Audi TT. In addi­tion to the tuning parts (springs, dampers and anti­roll bars), the same axle components are used in all TT suspension variants.
Spring
Ball joint
Anti-roll bar
Wishbone
Subframe
Wheel bearing
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System components
Subframe
The aluminium subframe bears the wishbones, the anti-roll bar and the steering gear of the electrome­chanical steering system. The two brackets for mounting the wishbones are now common parts.
Swivel bearing
The Audi TT is living proof that sportiness and light­weight design go hand in hand. The illustration shows the aluminium components of the front axle.
Brackets
Wishbone
Self-aligning support
Subframe
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Axles
Swivel bearing, wheel bearing
The aluminium swivel bearing manufactured using Cobapress technology* is a new part.Its geometric design allows a wider track width to be achieved. Steel bushes are press fitted into the swivel bearing at the track rod and ball joint mounting points. The third generation wheel bearing is bolted to the swivel bearing.
The wheel bearings are carry-over parts from the Audi A3. The screws are now coated with a chro­mium-6 free material to protect the environment. The suspension strut is connected to the swivel bearing by a clamp coupling.
Suspension strut
Swivel bearing
Note
Note: Special tool 3424 must always be used to widen the clamp when installing and removing the damper!
Wheel bearing
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*: The Cobapress process is a casting process in which the component subsequently undergoes a forging process. The result is high strength and toughness.
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Wishbones, ball joint and bracket
The ball joint is connected to the wishbone at three bolting points. Compared to the Audi A3, the fasten­ing bolts are integral parts of a separate retaining element. The bolts and retaining element are inserted from above through the wishbone and ball joint.
Retaining element
Wishbone
The wishbone is attached directly to the subframe at the inside front and to the body at the inside rear by means of an aluminium bracket.
Swivel bearing
Subframe
Wishbone
Ball joint
Bracket
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Note
Note: after undoing the threaded connection between the ball joint and wishbone, always replace the retaining element.
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Axles
Wishbones, ball joint and bracket
The ball joint is in a lower position than on the Audi A3. The result is a higher centre of roll. This improves roll stabilisation and gives particularly sporty handling.
The centre of roll is the level with the front axle in the centre of the vehicle about which the body piv­ots when subjected to lateral forces, e.g. when cor­nering.
= position of the ball joint in the Audi A3
= lower position of the ball joint in the Audi TT
= position of the centre of roll in the Audi A3
= higher position of the centre of roll in the Audi TT
Anti-roll bar
A tubular anti-roll bar is used on models with front­wheel drive, while a solid bar is used on quattro models. The link rod is a carry-over part from the Audi A3.
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Link rod
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Anti-roll bar
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Rear axle
Overview
The rear axle of the Audi TT is basically identical in design and function to the rear axle on the Audi A3 . The wheel carriers, damper bearings and wheel bearings are modified versions of the components used in the Audi A3. Track width has been increased by 15 mm on each side over the Audi A3.
Rear axle for front-wheel drive
The suspension and damping components (springs, dampers and anti-roll bars) have been adapted to the specific requirements of the Audi TT. Additional stone chip protection is provided for certain mar­kets. The trailing arms on these models are pro­tected by plastic claddings.
Rear axle for quattro models
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Axles
System components
Wheel carrier, wheel bearing
The wheel carrier has been modified geometrically in order to increase track width. Front-wheel-drive models use a second-generation wheel bearing which is larger than the bearing on the Audi A3.The diameter of the wheel carrier bearing journal has been adapted to match the internal diameter of the wheel bearing.
Wheel carrier
Ribbed washers are used for attaching the track link, upper wishbones and damper to the wheel car­rier. These washers are required to achieve the neces­sary surface pressures.
Wheel bearing
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Ribbed washers
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Note
Note: Always replace the ribbed washers during removal and installation of parts in the service workshop.
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Wheel alignment
Front axle
Toe and camber can be adjusted at the front axle. The toe-out values are adjusted at the track rods. Unlike on the Audi A3, left and right camber can be adjusted separately.
Tra c k ro d
Wishbone
The camber is adjusted at the connection between the wishbone and the guide bearing. For this pur­pose, the holes in the guide bearing are oblong in shape.
Guide bearing
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Rear axle
The camber and toe can be adjusted at the rear axle.The adjustment procedure is the same as for the Audi A3.
Camber adjustment
Toe adjustment
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Brake system
Overview
optional Tyre Pressure Monitor
TEVES Mk60E1 with
Front axle brake caliper:
16" for all four-cylinder models
17" for all six-cylinder models
ESP:
10", 11", 7/8", with contactless brake
without dual rate characteristic
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Brake servo:
light switch
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Rear axle brake caliper: 16" for all four-cylinder models 17" for all six-cylinder models
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Brake system
Front axle
Engine R4-4V 2.0l TFSI VR6 3.2l MPI
Minimum wheel size 16" 17"
Brake type FN3 FNR-G
Number of pistons 1 1
Piston diameter (mm) 54 57
Brake disc diameter (mm) 312 340
Rear axle
Engine R4-4V 2.0l TFSI VR6 3.2l MPI
Minimum wheel size 16" 17"
Brake type CII 38 CII 41
Number of pistons 1 1
Piston diameter (mm) 38 41
Brake disc diameter (mm) 286 310
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System components
Front axle wheel brake
The brake calipers are identical in design and principle of operation to the brake calipers on the Audi A3. A zinc-nickel coating is now applied. Brake calipers are optionally available in a grey finish. The brake discs for the 16" system have been adopted from the Audi A3. The brake discs for the 17" system are a modified version of the discs used on the Audi A3. This change was necessary due to the modified rim geometry of the SST wheels. The Audi TT has new brake hoses with modified holders on the swivel bearing compared to the Audi A3.The 16" and 17" splash plates have been adopted from the Audi A3. Break pad wear is measured in a conventional fashion on the interior lining of the left wheel brake. The 17" system is equipped with a vibration damper. The damper is attached to the brake caliper by the lower fastening bolt.
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16" wheel brake
17" wheel brake
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Brake system
Rear axle wheel brake
The brake calipers are identical in design and princi­ple of operation to those on the Audi A3. The brake carriers have been modified since the Audi TT has wider rims than the Audi A3 and, because of this, the requisite clearance for the handbrake cable would not have been assured had the A3 brake car­rier been adopted unchanged.
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Compared to the Audi A3, the brake calipers have been shifted 10 mm further inwards. Two new 16" and 17" splash plates are used. The brake hoses have been modified. In the Audi TT the transition point from brake hose to brake line is located on the side member (it is located on the subframe in the Audi A3) .
16" wheel brake
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17" wheel brake
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Power brake unit / brake servo
In the case of the 16" systems, 10" single brake ser­vos are used on left-hand-drive models and 7/8" tan­dem brake servos on right-hand drive models.
Vehicles with 17" systems are equipped with 11" sin­gle brake servos for left-hand-drive models and with 7/8" tandem brake servos for right-hand drive mod­els.
For the Audi TT, no dual rate characteristic* was applied to the brake servo.
The OHB-V function known from the Audi A3 * was implemented on vehicles with 3.2l VR6 engine and dual-clutch gearbox.
* dual rate and OHB-V are described in SSP 313
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Like in Audi A3 models after November 2005, the contactless brake light sensor is used on the Audi TT. Brake light and brake test switches are no longer required on the brake pedal. The pedal assembly has been adopted from the Audi A3.
Brake light sensor
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ESP
System components
ESP unit
The Audi TT features a new ESP generation by Conti­nental-Teves with the designation Mk60E1.
As with the Mk25E1 in the current Audi Q7, the Mk60E1 has analogised switch valves (4 intake valves and 2 block valves) and an inte­grated pressure sensor. In the case of analogised switch valves, the port cross-section is determined by the activation current. Unlike systems with con­ventional switch valves with the valve positions open and closed, more precise brake control is pos­sible.
Note
Due to the use of linearised switch valves, it is no longer possible to disconnect the control unit from the hydraulic unit in the service work­shop.
In the ESP control unit has the same integrated functions as in the Mk60 control unit on the Audi A3, however these functions have been adapted to the Audi TT. The hill hold assist (hha) and driver steering recommendation (dsr) functions will be implemented at a later date. The Audi A3 system has been modified with regard to the operation of the ESP Off key.
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Block valve
Inlet valve
Linearised switch valves
ESP hydraulic unit (excerpt showing the hydraulic control device for a wheel brake)
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Sensor unit G419
The sensor unit comprises senders G200 (lateral acceleration sender), G202 (yaw rate sender) and, on models with quattro four-wheel drive, G251 (longitu­dinal acceleration sender) . The sensor unit has been adopted from the Audi A3. The service proce­dures for calibrating the sensors are the same as for the Audi A3.
Wheel speed sensors G44 - G47
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The wheel speed sensors for wheel speed measure­ment have been adopted from the Audi A3.
Steering angle sender G85
The steering angle sender is identical in design and function to the sender on the Audi A3.
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ESP
Operation and displays
The functions of button E256 for ESP and TCS were extended as follows:
Briefly pressing the button (<3 s) deactivates only the TCS function. TCS OFF improves traction when starting from a stop on loose surfaces (e.g. on snow or sand). TCS OFF is active up to a road speed of 70 kph. TCS is switched on automatically when this speed is exceeded.In all-wheel-drive models, TCS is automat­ically switched off again when the vehicle's road speed drops below 70 kph. In front-wheel-drive models, TCS is not automatically switched off when the vehicle's road speed drops below this threshold.
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TCS OFF
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If the button is pressed for longer than 3 s, the ESP function is switched off.
When the brake is applied, TCS and ESP are switched on again for the duration of the braking manoeuvre and remain active until a stable driving condition is restored.
The ESP function is activated automatically if faults are diagnosed in the magnetic ride system or when actuating the rear spoiler.
If the button is pressed for longer than 10 s, the ESP function is switched on again and cannot be switched off again until the ignition has been turned off and on again.
ESP
SWITCHED
OFF
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ESP / TCS ON
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Electromechanical steering system EPS
The electromechanical steering system EPS which has proved successful in the Audi A3 is also fea­tured in the new Audi TT. The following modifica­tions have been made compared to the Audi A3:
new track rod outer joint with larger joint diameter and modified journal geometry
Steering system
reduced steering angle, steering rack shortened from 80 mm to 78 mm
new control unit due to new
control software without dsr fun ction
In the case of the Audi TT, the power steering assist maps
are determined by the powertrain type (front wheel drive
or quattro) In the case of the Audi A3, the weight of the
front axle is the determinant factor.
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Reference
For detailed information on the design and function of the EPS system, refer to SSP 313.
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Steering system
Steering column
A mechanical steering column is used in the Audi TT. The steering column is basically identical in design and function to the steering column in the Audi A3. The following modifications have been made compared to the Audi A3:
Shear element for crash safety adapted to TT
Longer drive shaft
Steering wheel
A redesigned steering wheel is used in the Audi TT.All models are fitted with three-spoke leather­bound steering wheels with integrated two-stage airbag module. In addition to the standard version, combinations are also available of multifunction, Tiptronic and leather stitching in various colours. The skeleton is made of magnesium. The diameter of the steering wheel rim is 5 mm less than on the Audi A3. As in the Audi A3, the airbag unit is bolted. A new feature is the use cage nuts are used for tol­erance compensation.The airbag module is centred in the steering wheel with two locating pins.
Larger adjustment range: Longitudinal adjustment: ± 30 mm Height adjustment: ± 25 mm
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Overview
The Audi TT is the first Audi to feature Audi mag­netic ride - a new semi-active suspension system with magneto-rheologically controlled dampers. Sport or comfort damper settings can be selected at the touch of a button.
Audi magnetic ride
Shock absorber damping adjustment warning lamp K189
Shock absorber damping adjustment valves N336-339
Shock absorber damping adjustment button E387
ECD control unit (electronically controlled damping) J250
Vehicle level senders G76-78,G289
Audi magnetic ride improves driving dynamics and driving comfort for the following reasons:
– reduced body movement (pitch and roll) – optimised vibration behaviour – improved road-holding – improved handling
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Audi magnetic ride
Operating principle
The damping function is based on the magneto-rhe­ological effect. The prerequisite for this is the use of a special damping fluid. This magneto-rheological fluid is a suspension consisting of a hydrocarbon­based synthetic oil in which soft magnetic particles with a diameter of 3-10
µm are held in suspension.
Magneto-rheological fluid in non-magnetised state
Magnetic particles Magnetic field
To stabilise the fluid, various additives are added. Applying a magnetic field changes the properties of the magneto-rheological fluid. The magnetic parti­cles are aligned in the direction of the magnetic field lines. This alters the flux voltage of the fluid.
Magneto-rheological fluid in magnetised state
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Piston bores
Magnetic coil not activated
When the magnetic coils are not activated electri­cally, the magnetic particles are arranged irregularly in the damper oil.During the piston stroke, the indi­vidual particles are forced with the fluid through the piston bores. The particle-laden suspension damp­ing fluid has a low resistance to the movement of the piston. As a result the damping force is low.
Magnetic coil activated
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When the magnetic coil is activated electrically, the magnetic particles are aligned with the magnetic field lines. Thus, long particle chains form in the vicinity of the piston. These particle chains are aligned cross-wise before the fluid enters the piston bores. During the piston stroke, individual particles break up and are forced with the fluid through the piston bores. To "break up" these chains, force must be applied, i.e. work must be done. The resistance which the piston must overcome is greater than in the case of a non-ener­gised magnetic coil, and is dependent on the amount of electrical current and the strength of the magnetic field. This allows greater damping forces to be achieved.
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System components
Damper
The magneto-rheological dampers are much sim­pler in design than conventional dampers. The com­plex conventional damping valves are no longer required. These have been replaced by bores in the piston through which the fluid is displaced. In addi­tion, single-tube dampers are used. The magnetic coils are integrated in the pistons.
Connector
Power is supplied through the hollow piston rods along discrete lines from control unit J250. Depend­ing on engine type (4 cylinder or 6 cylinder engines), different front axle dampers are used.A single damper is used for all engine types on the rear axle.
Bores
Pistons
Cable to electrical control device
Connector
Front axle damper Rear axle damper
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Audi magnetic ride
Damper
Variable activation of the solenoid valve allows the shock absorber damping force to be adjusted over a wide range.
Comparison of the damping force characteristics of Audi magnetic ride and conventional dampers
Tension (rebound)
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Damper force [N]
Damping force adjustments are made within millisec­onds. This allows the damping force to be adapted to requirements during the bump and rebound cycles.
Sport setting
Comfort setting
Compression (bump)
Adjustment range of Audi magnetic ride
Conventional damper
Damping speed [m/s]
ECD control unit (electronically controlled damping) J250
The control unit receives the measured data from the vehicle level sender, as well as information on the current driving condition from the ESP. The con­trol unit processes the data and thus determines the momentary activation currents for the dampers. Each damper is activated individually. The dampers are not activated when the vehicle is stationary. The control unit is located under the front passenger seat.
Sport setting
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Vehicle level senders G76-78, G289
The vehicle level senders are identical in design and function to those used in the Audi A6 and Audi A8. The sampling rate is 800 Hz. Design and function are described in detail in SSP 343. Measured data is read in by control unit J250 across discrete lines, processed and relayed to the headlight range con­trol, control unit via the CAN bus.
Shock absorber damping adjustment button E387
Warning lamp K189
The button is used to select a damper setting. In standard operation the dampers are configured for comfort. A sport damping characteristic can be acti­vated pressing the button. The LED indicator inte­grated in the button indicates that the sport setting is active. Depending on dash panel variant, an addi­tional text message may appear.The signal from the button is read in by the control unit across a dis­crete line.
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Warning lamp
System faults are indicated by a warning lamp in the dash panel insert.The warning lamp is checked whenever the ignition is turned on. The warning lamp also comes on if the dash panel insert has been coded incorrectly.
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Audi magnetic ride
Special functions
Temperature model
The suspension damping becomes softer with increasing magneto-rheological fluid temperature. A software module for temperature compensation is integrated in the control unit. The rising tempera­ture is compensated by increasing the magnetic coil activation current. Likewise, the activation current is reduced at low ambient temperatures. Temperature is determined indirectly by measuring the resistance of the magnetic coil. A current of 3A is applied to the coil for the duration
The required voltage is determined and the resist­ance is calculated. The basic value is the resistance measured in a vehi­cle which has been shut off for at least 6 hours. The following measurements are correlated with the basic value. Based on the change in resistance, the control unit determines the actual temperature in the shock absorber damper.In addition, the temper­ature of the control unit is calculated. This is done by evaluating the electrical currents provided by the control unit to activate the coils.
of 40 ms.
Temperature shut-off
The magnetic coil activation current must be increased in order to compensate for the effect of temperature increase in the dampers. However, increasing the electrical current causes further heating of the magnetic coil.Upwards of a defined threshold temperature of (90°C), therefore, it is no longer possible for the driver to select 'Sport' mode.
In 'Sport' mode, higher damping forces are pro­duced by increasing the magnetic coil activation current. Activating the 'Sport' mode would, there­fore, cause a further increase in the already high temperature in the suspension damper. The control unit is shut down when its temperature exceeds 110°C.
Emergency operation in case of failure in electrical activation of the magnetic coil
In case of failure in electrical activation of multiple magnetic coils, the magnetic coils of all suspension dampers are no longer activated.
Suspension damper force characteristic of Audi magnetic ride
Tension (rebound)
0
Damper force [N]
In this case, the most comfortable suspension damping characteristic is set.
Compression (bump)
28
Damping speed [m/s]
Adjustment range of Audi magnetic ride
Most comfortable damper setting
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Shock absorber test
When the button is pressed for longer than 5 s, the magnetic coils are activated by the application of a constant electrical current.In this state, the shock absorbers can be tested on the test bench.
The indicator LED in the button flashes when the "shock absorber test" mode is active. The system exists the mode automatically when the button is pressed again, after ignition on/off or when driving at a speed of at least 10 kph.
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Audi magnetic ride
Function diagram
Posi tive
Earth
Powertrain CAN bus
Input signal
Output signal
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J250 ECD control unit (electronically controlled damping) G76-78,G289 Vehicle level senders N336-339 Damper adjustment valves E387 Shock absorber damping adjustment button
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CAN data exchange
J250 ECD control unit (electronically controlled damping)
System status (2,5,8) Activation of warning lamp, text display (8,5) Position of button E387 (2,5,8) Height front right, front left, rear right, rear left (4) Automatic activation ESP (2,5,8)
J533 Diagnostic interface (8)
Date, time Terminal 15 -counter Mileage (km) Time n ot in use
J519 Onboard power supply control unit (9)
Status of terminal 50
J220 Motronic control unit (1)
Momentary position of brake light switch, brake test switch Coolant temperature Intake air temperature (ambient temperature) Engine torque Driver torque input
J104 ESP control unit (2)
ESP on or off ESP system status Momentary vehicle speed ABS active Lateral acceleration Brake pressure Yaw r a te
J527 Steering column electronics control unit (3)
G85 Wheel angle sender
Max. steering angle Steering speed Status of terminal 30
Information sent by control unit J250
Information received and evaluated by control unit J250
J431 Headlight range control,
control unit (4) (receiver only)
J285 Control unit with display in dash panel insert (5)
Time not in use of the vehicle Status of combined light (terminal 58d) Ambient temperature VIN
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Powertrain CAN bus
Dash panel insert CAN bus
Convenience CAN bus
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Audi magnetic ride
Service work
Address
The system can be addressed in the diagnostic tester under the address: 14 Wheel damping.
Coding
The coding tells the control unit the powertrain type and engine type of the vehicle. The control unit accepts the new coding after ignition on/off.
1 = heavy engine (6-cylinder)
3 = lightweight engine (4-cylinder)
3 = coupé with front-wheel drive
8 = coupé quattro
System initialisation - teaching in the new standard position
The system initialisation must be performed when the control unit J250 and/or one or more vehicle level senders is replaced. The characteristic curves of the vehicle level sender are stored in the control unit During the system initialisation procedure, the con­trol unit is informed which vehicle ride heights at the wheel positions match the actual measured val­ues generated by the vehicle level sender. If these assignments are known to the control unit, then all measured values generated subsequently by the vehicle level sender can be converted to vehicle ride heights. The basic system initialisation procedure is identical to the procedure for initialising the aas systems in the A6 and A8. The system initialisation can only be performed when the code control unit is coded.
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Final control diagnostics
The shock absorber dampers can be activated selec­tively in the final control diagnostics. The shock absorber dampers are activated by apply­ing a current of 2A.
Data blocks
The data blocks are used to check key system status information.The temperature values calculated for the dampers and control unit, for example, are rep­resented in data block 28.
Cold starting
When control unit J250 or shock absorber dampers are replaced, the control unit must determine the electrical resistance values of the damper coils at ambient temperature. The control unit saves these values as "standard values" for purposes of temper­ature compensation (refer to "Special functions ­temperature model"). This function is activated automatically after igni­tion on, provided the vehicle has been out of use for at least 3 hours (e.g. even after a a cold start in the morning) . During this time not in use, the tempera­tures of the dampers have adjusted to the ambient temperature. If the mechanic has fitted shock absorber dampers which are already at ambient temperature (e.g. parts sourced directly from the spare parts warehouse), the resistance measure­ment function can be started immediately by acti­vating the "Cold start" function with the diagnostic tester.
Flashing
The control unit software can be flashed by an exter­nal data carrier (CD, online interface) .
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Wheels and tyres
Overview
Engine Basic wheels Optional wheels Winter wheels
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
7.5J x 16 ET 45 (1) Cast aluminium wheel painted 225/55 R 16
8.5J x 17 ET 50 (2) Forged aluminium wheel painted 245/45 R 17
8J x 17 ET 47 (3) Cast aluminium wheel painted 225/50 R 17
9J x 18 ET 52 (4) Cast aluminium wheel painted 245/40 R 18
9J x 18 ET 52 (5) Cast aluminium wheel polished, bicolor 225/50 R 17
9J x 18 ET 52 (6) Cast aluminium wheel painted 245/50 R 18
7J x 16 ET 47 (7) Cast aluminium wheel painted 225/50 R 17
7J x 17 ET 47 (8) Forged aluminium wheel painted 225/50 R 17
9J x 18 ET 52 (9) Cast aluminium wheel painted 245/40 R 18
also available optionally as SST wheel
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Self Supporting Tires (SST)
SST tyres have run-flat capability because of their modified design compared to conventional tyres. Much stiffer tyre sidewalls enable the vehicle to drive on for up to 50 km at a maximum speed of 80 kph even after a total loss of pressure.
Due to their modified tyre geometry, special wheels with the designation EH2 (extended hump 2) are used for SST tyres.To prevent inward displacement of the tyre beads in case of loss of tyre pressure, the bead seating has been modified substantially in comparison with conventional wheels. The bead is seated in a recess which supports the tyre towards the inside of the rim.
The special 17" wheels on the Audi TT can be used both for conventional tyres and for SST tyres. In the case of the 18" wheels, conventional tyres are avail­able in combination with conventional rims. SST tyres are always combined with the low tyre pres­sure indicator.
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Conventional wheel geometry
extended hump 2
Note
Tyres run in "limp home" mode must always be replaced! Special tools must be used to fit and remove SST tyres.For detailed information, refer to the "Workshop Equipment" catalogue
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Wheels and tyres
Low tyre pressure indicator
Overview
In all markets except North America the Audi TT fea­tures a newly developed low tyre pressure indicator.
J285
J533
J793
Being an indirect measuring system, no tyre pres­sure sensors are installed in the wheels.
E492
J104
G44
G45
J285 Control unit with display in dash panel insert J533 Data bus diagnostic interface J793 Tyre pressure monitor control unit 2 E492 Tyre pressure monitor display button J104 ESP control unit
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G44-47 Wheel speed sensor
Dash panel insert CAN bus
Powe rtrain CA N bus
G46
G47
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Design and function
Data processing in the Audi TT is performed by con­trol unit J793, and is no longer an integral part of the ESP control unit. The control unit is located behind the dash panel insert.
Tyr e pre ssu re m on i tor di s play
control unit 2 J793
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Wheels and tyres
Design and function
Using a new evaluation method, it is now possible to detect simultaneous pressure loss to at multiple wheels. Tyre pressures are monitored simultane­ously using two different concepts.
1. Tyre circumference monitoring
– Tyre circumference decreases as a function of
loss of pressure. As a result the wheel must rotate more quickly to cover the same distance as a fully inflated tyre. Wheel speeds are transmit­ted to control unit J793 by the ESP control unit. In the current Audi A3, the wheel speeds of the diagonal wheels are added and both diagonal sums are correlated with one another. In this way, allowance is made for different wheel speeds when cornering. In the Audi TT, the tyre circumferences are compared axle by axle and
2. Tyre vibration monitoring
– Torsional vibration is excited in each tyre while
rolling, due to road surface unevenness. These vibrations can be determined by evaluating the wheel speed signals. When the tyre pressure decreases, the vibration characteristics change.This monitoring concept, which is an additional feature compared to the Audi A3, it is now possible to reliably detect simultaneous loss of pressure at multiple wheels, as for example occurs over time at all four wheels due to diffu-
sion. side by side. Allowance is made for yaw rate and steering angle when cornering.
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Operation and displays
Tyre pressure monitoring is activated with the SET key. This function must always be activated when tire pressures are changed or different wheels/tyres are fitted to the vehicle. This can only be done when the ignition is on and the vehicle stationary. The SET key must be pressed for at least 5 seconds in order to activate the tyre pressure monitoring function.
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Warnings are always indicated by the warning lamp in the dash panel insert.
For this purpose, the warning lamp is activated in two colours.
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The following displays are possible:
– In the event of a rapid loss of pressure at a single
wheel (tyre damage), the red warning lamp is activated. If the vehicle a driver information sys­tem, an additional text display appears indicat­ing the position of the wheel affected.
– In case of slow loss of pressure, which occurs
gradually at multiple wheels due to diffusion, the red warning lamp is also activated. In this case, the optional text display appears but no posi­tional information is given. The displays are acti­vated when the tyre pressure drops below an a coded minimum value.
– When system faults are detected, the yellow
warning lamp is activated.
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Wheels and tyres
Operation and displays
The teach-in process is performed once after the SET key is pressed for the low tyre pressure indica­tor. During the next trip, the control unit saves the measured wheel speeds and the vibration charac­teristics of the wheels in various vehicle operating states. The vehicle operating states are basically defined by the following parameters: vehicle speed, steering angle, transverse acceleration and yaw velocity. These teach-in values subsequently make up the target data which is used for monitoring. After approximately 10 minutes of driving, it is already possible to detect a breakdown (rapid loss of pressure) . Approximately 60 minutes of driving are required to detect diffusion loss (slow loss of pressure).
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Service work
Address
The system can be addressed in the diagnostic tester under the address:
4C Tyre pressure monitor II.
Vehicle self-diagnostics
Select diagnostic function
Display all diagnostic functions 02 - Query fault memory 05 - Clear fault memory 06 - End of output 07 - Encode control unit Encoding the subbus system 08 - Read data block 16 - Access authorisation Read out Challenge immobiliser IV Activate immobiliser IV Identification services
4C - Tyre pressure monitor II 8J0907274 8J0907274 J793 TPM+ H03 --- 0100 Coding 614100 Dealership number 98765
Goto Print
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Coding
The coding tells the control unit the system variant, powertrain type, gearbox type, wheel size and type of tyre used on the vehicle. The control unit accepts the new coding after ignition on/off.
Tyre type and size (16"-18", standard tyre, SST tyre)
Powertrain type (front, quattro, gearbox variant)
6 = PR No. 7K6 (= low tyre pressure indicator)
Data blocks
The data blocks are used to check key system status information.
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Wheels and tyres
Function diagram
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Posi tive
Earth
Powertrain CAN bus
Input signal
Output signal
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J793 Tyre pressure monitor control unit 2 J104 ESP control unit E492 Tyre pressure monitor display button
A Signal from wheel speed sensor, rear right B Signal from wheel speed sensor, rear left C Signal from wheel speed sensor, front right D Signal from wheel speed sensor, front left
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CAN data exchange
J793 Tyre pressure monitor control unit 2
System status (all) Activation of warning lamp, text display (7,6)
J533 Diagnostic interface (7)
Date, time Ter mina l 15 - coun ter Mileage (km) Reversing light switch Tra il e r d ete cte d
J285 Control unit with display in dash panel insert (6)
Displayed vehicle speed Handbrake activated Error status, ambient temperature
J220 Motronic control unit (1)
CCS status Clutch switch Coolant temperature Engine torque Engine speed Gearbox variant
J104 ESP control unit (2)
ESP system status ABS active EBD, EDL and ESP intervention TCS and EBC requ est TCS shift control Brake light sensor Lateral acceleration Yaw rat e
J527 Steering column electronics control unit (3)
G85 Wheel angle sender
max. steering angle
J217 Automatic gearbox control unit (4)
Selector mechanism active Target gear or selected gear Selector lever position/driving program Torque converter lock-up clutch
Information sent by control unit J793
Information received and evaluated by control unit J793
J492 Four-wheel drive control unit (5)
Error status Clutch open Clutch torque Clutch stiffness
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Powe rtrain CA N bus
Dash panel insert CAN bus
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Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressure monitoring system (US spec)
Overview
The Audi TT for the North American market uses an improved version of the tyre pressure monitoring system as featured previously in the Audi A6 (USA) .It is a direct measuring system with tyre pressure sensors in the wheels.
J285
J533
J502
E492
G222
J285 Control unit with display in dash panel insert J533 Data bus diagnostic interface J502 Tyre pressure monitor contro l uni t E492 Tyre pressure monitor display button G222-225 Tyre pressu re sensors
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G223
G224 G225
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Powertra in CAN bus
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Design and function
In the Audi TT the rear tyre pressure monitor aerial R96 is integrated in the tyre pressure monitor con­trol unit J502.The control unit is fitted in the low tyre pressure indicator behind the dash panel insert. In the case of the tyre pressure monitoring system, communication with the vehicle periphery via the convenience CAN bus.
Tyre pressure monitoring
The aerial receives the radio signals from tyre pres­sure sensors G222-G226. The sensors operate at a radio frequency of 315MHz. The sensors are identi­cal in design and function to those on the Audi A6. A new feature is the use of the valve body as a transmitter antenna. The valve body and sensor can no longer be separated. As with the current models A4, A6 and Q7, the sensors do not start to transmit until the wheels being to turn. To meet the country­specific statutory requirements, the battery service life is 10 years. The tyre pressure of the spare wheel is not monitored. When the customer orders a full­size spare wheel, the sensor is already installed in the wheel if the vehicle is equipped with a tyre pres­sure monitoring system.
Tra il er
system J502
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The E492 button used in the tyre pressure monitor­ing system is identical to the button used by the low tyre pressure indicator. Pressing the button displays the actual tyre pressures as new target pressures. As with the low tyre pressure indicator, the button is connected to the control unit by discrete lines.
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Wheels and tyres
Design and function
Tyre pressure warnings are indicated by the yellow warning lamp in the dash panel insert. No position­related warning is given. Warnings are indicated in accordance with country-specific statutory require­ments at a residual tyre pressure of 75% or less.Tyre pressures are determined taking into account the tyre air temperature.
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Service work
The main changes to the service work on the low tyre pressure indicator are listed in the following.
Coding
The coding tells the control unit the system variant, powertrain type, gearbox type, wheel size and type of tyre used on the vehicle. The control unit accepts the new coding after ignition on/off.
Target pressure ,Y bar
Target pressure X, bar
Tyre (standard, limp-home, extra load)
8 = PR No. 7K8 (= tyre pressure monitoring system)
Adaption
The control unit learns the new tyre pressure sen­sors automatically when the ignition is turned on after the vehicle has been shut off for at least 20 minutes. When new tyre pressure sensor identifica­tion numbers are recognised, the fault indicator lamp is activated. The driver enable monitoring of the actual tyre pressures by pressing the SET key. The system is now ready for operation again.
The tyre pressure sensor identification numbers can be transmitted manually to the control unit using the function "10 Adaption". This bypasses the waiting period. Each identification number is indi­cated on the tyre pressure sensor housing.
Note
The handheld transmitters for the tyre pressure monitoring system VAS 6287 cannot be used on the tyre pressure monitoring system of the Audi TT.
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