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Battery Control Module - Audi (8R0-915-181)
2009-2014 Audi - 8R0-915-181
- MSRP: $553.33
- Discount: $133.35 (24.1% off)
- Sale Price: $419.98
- MSRP: $553.33
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8R0-915-181
- Other Names:
Controller, Negative Cable, Battery Cable, Control.Unit
- Description:
Conventional, to 01/12/2014. Q5. To 1/13/14. Negative. Incl.Battery Sensor. To 01/13/2014. To Chassis/VIN 8R-9-051 000. SQ5. The original equipment Audi Battery Control Module supplied under part number 8R0-915-181 executes the control strategy for its subsystem, and because Audi modules are networked and component protected, a replacement is a software event as much as a hardware one. As a genuine Audi part it carries factory part numbering, original fitment data, and Audi parts warranty coverage. Check the applications list or supply your VIN to confirm this part fits your vehicle.
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| SYMPTOMS | Before ordering 8R0-915-181, look for these indicators: warning lamps, features that intermittently stop working, communication faults reported across several modules, no start conditions, or a module that will not wake on the bus. If several of these appear together, diagnose the assembly as a whole rather than one part. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | To confirm 8R0-915-181 is the cause rather than a symptom: verify power and ground at the module and check for bus communication faults across the network before condemning the unit, since a single failed module can make several healthy ones report faults. Confirming the diagnosis first avoids replacing a healthy component. |
| INSTALLATION | Proper fitment of this control module (8R0-915-181) requires coding, adaptation, and in many cases component protection removal with online access, so plan for dealer level tooling before the vehicle is disassembled. Compare the replacement against the original component before final assembly. |
| MAINTENANCE | Ongoing maintenance where 8R0-915-181 is fitted means protecting the module from moisture and keeping the vehicle battery healthy, since low voltage events during cranking are a leading cause of module faults. Service records also help establish warranty eligibility if a component fails early. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Ordering note for 8R0-915-181: a replacement module must be matched to the vehicle's option content and software level, and the original part number should be verified before ordering. Availability and part number supersession can change, so confirm the current number when ordering. |
| FAULT_CODES | Fault codes commonly stored when this component fails, applicable to part 8R0-915-181: P0562 and P0563 for system voltage low or high, with P0620 through P0622 for generator control circuit faults. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Commonly replaced alongside 8R0-915-181: connector seals, mounting hardware, and any corroded pins are addressed at the same time, and a battery health check should accompany the repair. Ask for the related hardware when ordering so the job is completed in one visit. |
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