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Hood Release Cable - Audi (4G0-823-531-A)
2012-2018 Audi - 4G0-823-531-A
- MSRP: $60.32
- Discount: $11.86 (19.7% off)
- Sale Price: $48.46
- MSRP: $60.32
Review Fitment & Product Details
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- Brand:
- SKU:
4G0-823-531-A
- Positions: Front, Front Forward
- Other Names:
Hood Release Cable, Release Cable, Catch Cable, Bowd Cable
- Description:
A6, S6. From latch. A7, S7, RS7. Cable to latch. This factory Audi Hood Release Cable (4G0-823-531-A) carries power and signal between components, and since most electrical faults trace to connections rather than to the components themselves, harness integrity is fundamental to system reliability. As a genuine Audi part it carries factory part numbering, original fitment data, and Audi parts warranty coverage. Fitment varies by model year, trim, and option content, so verify before ordering.
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Symptoms associated with a failing wiring harness (4G0-823-531-A): intermittent operation that changes with vehicle motion, multiple faults appearing on one circuit, corroded or green terminals, blown fuses, or a component that works only when the connector is wiggled. If several of these appear together, diagnose the assembly as a whole rather than one part. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | A practical check before condemning 4G0-823-531-A: perform a voltage drop test under load rather than a static continuity check, and inspect harness sections at door jambs, hinge loops, and hot components where chafing and fatigue concentrate. Confirming the diagnosis first avoids replacing a healthy component. |
| INSTALLATION | Proper fitment of this wiring harness (4G0-823-531-A) requires the harness to follow the original routing and every clip and retainer to be reused so the loom stays clear of heat and moving parts. Confirm correct operation and scan for stored faults before returning the vehicle to service. |
| MAINTENANCE | Service upkeep for this wiring harness (4G0-823-531-A) means inspecting connector seals and grommets when adjacent work is performed and keeping moisture out of connector bodies. Following the Audi maintenance schedule is the cheapest insurance against a larger repair. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Key consideration for 4G0-823-531-A: repairs should use the correct terminal and crimp rather than twisted joints or solder in flexing sections, which crack over time. Ordering by vehicle identification number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Order these together with 4G0-823-531-A: connector seals, terminals, retaining clips, and split loom are replaced along with any damaged harness section. Most of the labor here is access, so replacing adjacent wear items now costs very little extra. |
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