Overview - Navigation System

The navigation system is a component of the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- in the instrument panel.

Operation is performed via the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-.

The navigation data is stored on the SD card for navigation.

The navigation data is stored on an internal hard drive disc (HDD) for the navigation plus.

7T2 - Navigation 

Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with CD player/SD card reader/navigation system integrated in the instrument panel

• Radio -R- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, 8DP
• Front Information Display Control Head -J685- (display) in center of the instrument panel
• Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console, QW1
• CD Changer -R41- in glove compartment, 7A2
• External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console, UF7
• Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in the luggage compartment on the left rear side
• Sound systems: Standard/BOSE, 9VD/8RY
• Bluetooth interface, 9ZX
• Optional cell phone preparation, 9ZF
• Optional integrated Digital Radio -R147-, QV3
• Optional integrated Satellite Radio -R146-, only USA and QV8
• Voice recognition system, QH1

Fig 1: Overview Of Navigation System

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1. Roof Antenna -R216-
2. Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in center of the instrument panel
3. Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console
4. Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- inside the instrument panel
5. External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console
6. Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- under the rear bench seat
7. Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
8. MOST bus
9. CD Changer -R41- in glove compartment
10. Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164- (Left Front Microphone -R140-) in the Front Interior Lamp -W1-

7T6 - Navigation plus, through MY 2014 

Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with CD player/DVD Player/SD card reader/navigation system integrated in the instrument panel

• Internal hard drive disc storage (HDD) for storing navigation data and MP3 files
• Front Information Display Control Head -J685- (display) in center of the instrument panel
• Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console, QW1
• DVD Changer -R161- in the glove compartment, 6G0
• External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console, UF7
• Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in the luggage compartment on the left rear side
• Sound systems: Standard/BOSE/Bang & Olufsen, 9VD/8RY/8RF
• Radio -R- in the luggage compartment on the left rear side, 8YQ
• TV Tuner -R78- in the luggage compartment on the left rear side, QU6/QU7
• Bluetooth interface, 9ZX
• Optional Bluetooth car phone, 9ZW
• Optional Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Radio -R-, QV3
• Optional Satellite Radio -R146- integrated in the Radio -R-, only USA and QV8
• Voice recognition system, QH1

Fig 2: Overview Of Infotainment System, MMI Navigation Plus, 7T6, Through My 2014

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1. Roof Antenna -R216-
2. Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in center of the instrument panel
3. Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console
4. Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- inside the instrument panel
5. Telephone Baseplate -R126- /External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console storage compartment
6. MOST bus
7. Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- under the rear bench seat
8. Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
9. Radio -R- behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
10. CVBS cable
11. TV Tuner -R78- behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
12. DVD Changer -R161- in the glove compartment
13. Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164- (Left Front Microphone -R140-) in the Front Interior Lamp -W1-

7UG -Navigation plus, from MY 2015 

Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with CD player/DVD Player/SD card reader/navigation system integrated in the instrument panel

• Internal hard drive disc storage (HDD) for storing navigation data and MP3 files
• Front Information Display Control Head -J685- (display) in center of the instrument panel
• Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console, QW1
• DVD Changer -R161- in the glove compartment, 6G2
• External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console storage compartment
• Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- in the luggage compartment on the left rear side
• Sound systems: Standard/BOSE/Bang & Olufsen, 9VD/8RY/8RF
• Radio -R- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, I8H
• TV Tuner -R78- in the luggage compartment on the left rear side, QU1/QV1
• Bluetooth interface, 9ZX
• Optional Bluetooth car phone, 9ZK
• Optional Audi connect and Audi phone box, 9ZC
• Optional Audi phone box, 9ZE
• Optional Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Radio -R- (Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-), QV3
• Optional Satellite Radio -R146- integrated in the Radio -R- (Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-), only USA and QV8
• Voice recognition system, QH1

Fig 3: Overview Of Infotainment System, MMI Navigation Plus, 7UG, From My 2015

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1. Roof Antenna -R216-
2. Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in center of the instrument panel
3. Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console
4. Telephone Baseplate -R126- /External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console storage compartment
5. Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- inside the instrument panel
6. MOST bus
7. Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- under the rear bench seat
8. Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
9. TV Tuner -R78- behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
10. DVD Changer -R161- in the glove compartment
11. Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164- (Left Front Microphone -R140-) in the Front Interior Lamp -W1-

Fault finding is performed via "Guided Fault Finding" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Antenna wires, repairing. Refer to ANTENNA WIRES, REPAIRING .

Notes on MOST bus

The optical Data bus "MOST bus" is used in addition to the CAN bus.

A fiber-optic cable is used as a "connecting cable". Fiber optic cables are routed inside corrugated tubes for protection.

Replace complete fiber optic cable if possible.

The front surface of the connectors must not be dirty.

If disconnecting the connectors: Attach Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps VAS 6223/9.

Fig 4: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223

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When installing fiber optic cables, make sure not to go below the minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink fiber optic cables.

Repairing fiber optic cables. Refer to FIBER OPTIC CABLE .