******** Audi Q7 Quattro (4LB) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (CATA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

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2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

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2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 267

2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi A8L Quattro Sedan (4E8) V8-4.2L (BVJ) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

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Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

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manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi A6 Quattro Sedan (4F2) V6-3.0L SC (CCAA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

209

2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F7) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

240

2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi A6 Sedan (4F2) V6-3.2L (CALA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

77

2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

******** Audi S5 Quattro Cabriolet (8F7) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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27 Battery testing and charging - vehicles with BDM (J367)

27 12 10

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

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2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.

2018 Audi Q7 First Drive Review

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The engine is just like the W-12 put in in the Audi A8 and S8, and in turbocharged form within the Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur. We’d additionally advocate for all-wheel drive to avoid the detuned engine and the six-pace manual transmission for its added dose of driver engagement versus the no-cost-choice seven-pace dual-clutch automatic. Other exterior features include intermittent rear wiper, rear liftgate door, cargo tie downs, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, rear defogger, variable intermittent wipers, energy home windows, dual moonroof (non-obligatory), panoramic roof (optionally available), tire stress monitoring system, and sun/moonroof (elective). The Audi pill additionally capabilities as versatile Rear Seat Entertainment. The Audi S3 is the enthusiast's edition of its more conservative sibling, the A3 hatchback. The extensive entrance grille gives it a planted stance, while the profile is a bit more muscular than the A6 Avant’s. Mine is boring on the desk while my Q is nearly all the time with me, prepared to present nice IQ and excelent publicity, with generally quicker AF than my DSLR. The additional traction supplied by the Quattro All Wheel Drive may be very helpful with snow and colder climates. The Bosch (previously ZF Lenksysteme) twin pinion steering rack has a steering-pinion for the steering wheel shaft enter and a second drive-pinion that is powered by the electric motor servo.

******** Audi S5 Quattro Coupe (8T3) V8-4.2L (CAUA) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 271210 Date: 120213

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27 Battery testing and charging - vehicles with BDM (J367)

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Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 10 - 05 dated May 5, 2010 for reasons listed below.

Affected Vehicles

141

Condition

Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367).

Technical Background

When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the

charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper

posts. When the Incharge 940 is used as a battery charger in manual mode, the battery condition test is not performed.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

TESTING THE BATTERY

VAS scan tool:

Follow Guided Fault Finding battery test plan in service work.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Midtronics INC-940 diagnostic charging station:

Connect the charging station - auto mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 positive cable clamp to the positive battery post.

2. Connect the negative cable clamp to the vehicles negative battery cable downstream at the body attachment point. (Figures 1 and 2 illustrate this

on an Audi Q5.)

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Tip: This connection ensures J367 remains in the loop so that it may provide battery charge data to the Gateway (J533) as the J367 is clamped

directly to the battery negative post.

3. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Connect the charging station - manual mode

1. Connect the Incharge 940 to the battery jumping posts in the engine compartment or as described in the auto mode section.

2. Enter the DIN value listed on the battery.

Tip: Please obtain the battery serial number (example: VAO 99050770MX), located on top of the battery, for battery testing or replacement and for

future reference or when contacting the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

Warranty

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Additional Information

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service

manuals for the latest information.