2012 Audi Q7 3.

0 TDI
ENGINE PERFORMANCE 3.0 Liter - Ignition/Glow Plug System - Engine Code(s): CATA

ENGINE PERFORMANCE

3.0 Liter - Ignition/Glow Plug System - Engine Code(s): CATA

28 IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

GLOW PLUG, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, ENGINE SPEED SENSOR OVERVIEW

Fig. 1: Glow Plug, Camshaft Position Sensor, Engine Speed Sensor Overview
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1. Sensor Wheel
l For the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-

l Removing and installing , refer to Description and Operation

2. Glow Plug
l 12 Nm

Cylinder bank 1 (right):

l Glow plug 1 -Q10-, Glow plug 2 -Q11-, Glow plug 3 -Q12-

Cylinder bank 2 (left):

l Glow plug 4 -Q13-, Glow plug 5 -Q14-, Glow plug 6 -Q15-

l Removing and installing , refer to GLOW PLUGS

3. Electrical Harness Connector

4. Bolt
l 9 Nm

5. Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -G40-

l Removing and installing , refer to Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-

6. O-ring
l Replace

7. Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28-

l Removing and installing , refer to Engine Speed Sensor -G28-

8. Bolt
l 9 Nm

SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Components Fastener Size Nm

Camshaft Position Sensor - 9
Engine Speed Sensor - 9
Glow Plug - 17

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

GLOW PLUG SYSTEM, CHECKING

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Fig. 2: Fuse And Relay Location In Left E-Box Plenum Chamber

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A1 - Automatic glow time control module -J179-

S2 - Automatic glow time control module fuse

The pre-glow system is controlled by the automatic glow time control module. The automatic glow time control
module is On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable.

If there is a malfunction in the preglow system, a fault will be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -
J623-.

Checking the pre-glow system is explained in Guided Fault Finding.

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Electronically controlled glow plugs with a separate glow plug control module was installed in order to reach a
quick starting function.

Each glow plug is controlled and diagnosed individually.

NOTE: Wait 60 seconds after each glow plug control module output diagnostic test.
The ignition must remain switched on.

If the 60 second waiting period is not observed, (if the ignition switched off and
then back on again), the glow plugs could be damaged (by a repeated preglow).

The glow plug control depends on the coolant temperature.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-

Removing

Fig. 3: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor, Bolt And Connector

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the bolt -1-, and remove the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40- -2-.

Installing

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l Tightening specification , refer to GLOW PLUG, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, ENGINE

SPEED SENSOR OVERVIEW.

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

NOTE: Replace the O-ring.

Engine Speed Sensor -G28-

Removing

Fig. 4: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Loosen the fasteners and remove the rear noise insulation -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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Fig. 5: Identifying Engine Speed Sensor, Bolt And Connector

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and the Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

l Tightening specification , refer to GLOW PLUG, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, ENGINE

SPEED SENSOR OVERVIEW.

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

GLOW PLUGS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

l Hinged Socket 3220 (for glow plugs "1, 3, 4 and 6")

l Socket Insert AF 12 for Glow Plugs 4-cyl. TDI CR VAS 6454 (for glow plugs " cylinders 2 and 5")

Removing

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

NOTE: For cylinders 3 and 6, the intake manifold flap motor must be removed.

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In cylinders 2 and 5, a combustion chamber pressure sensor is integrated in the

glow plug.

Electrical component list term: glow plug 2 -Q11- with cylinder 2 combustion
chamber pressure sensor -G678-.

Electrical component list term: glow plug 5 -Q14- with cylinder 5 combustion
chamber pressure sensor -G681-.

Fig. 6: Identifying Glow Plug Versions

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1 - Glow plug with combustion chamber pressure sensor (only installed in cylinders 2 and 5).

2 - Glow plug without combustion chamber pressure sensor.

-- Disconnect glow plug connectors from glow plugs.

-- Clean the glow plug duct in the cylinder head. Contaminants must not enter the cylinder.

NOTE: Example for cleaning:

Extract large contaminants with a vacuum cleaner.

Spray a brake cleaner or a suitable cleaner into the glow plug shaft, let it work
and then use compressed air to remove it.

Then clean the glow plug duct with a cloth dampened with oil.

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-- Use the 3220 to loosen the glow plugs "1, 3, 4 and 6".

-- To loosen glow plugs "2 and 5" use the VAS 6454.

-- Then carefully remove the glow plug by hand or with a hose without bending it.

Installing

-- Carefully install the glow plugs by hand or with a hose without bending it.

-- Tighten the glow plugs with 3220 or VAS 6454 to the tightening specification.

l Glow plug tightening specification: 17 Nm

-- Connect the glow plug connector and make sure it is secure.

Further installation is performed in reverse order.

l Intake manifold flap motor tightening torque - assembly overview, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD
OVERVIEW .

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special tools and workshop equipment required

l Hinged Socket 3220 (for glow plugs "1, 3, 4 and 6")

Fig. 7: Identifying Hinged Socket 3220

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l Socket Insert AF 12 for Glow Plugs 4-cyl. TDI CR VAS 6454 (for glow plugs " cylinders 2 and 5")

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Fig. 8: Identifying Socket Insert VAS 6454

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Edition 6 6 2012

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