Audi Q5: Immobilizer
General Information
The anti-theft immobilizer system control module can depending on the vehicle be integrated in the following systems:
- Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
- Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
- Access/Start Authorization Control Module -J518-
Additionally depending on the vehicle the immobilizer contains following control modules:
- Engine Control Module -J623-/Engine Control Module 2 -J624-
- Transmission Control Module -J217-
- Electrical Drive Control Module -J841-
- If the control module is replaced, select in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the "control module replacing" function of the respective control module on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Faulty Transponder or Lost Key
- The transponder is integrated in the ignition key and cannot be replaced separately.
- If the transponder is faulty, the entire ignition key or the transmitter must be replaced.
- Order a replacement key through the distributor or importer with the transmitter with the vehicle-specific lock number using the VIN.
Immobilizer Generation 1, 2, 3 and 4:
- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the function "vehicle key adaptation" or "vehicle key, immobilizer programing" from the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- All vehicle keys must be adapted.
Immobilizer from Generation 5:
- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the "immobilizer, servicing" and adapt the program to the vehicle key in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- All vehicle keys must be adapted.
Induction coil, replacing
Vehicles with a Mechanical Ignition Lock
- The induction coil is integrated in the lock cylinder and cannot be replaced separately.
- If induction coil is faulty, entire lock cylinder must be replaced.
- Order a lock cylinder through the distributor or importer using the VIN.
Vehicles with A Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415-
- The induction coil is integrated in the Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415- and cannot be replaced separately.
- If induction coil is malfunctioning, Access/Start Authorization Switch -E415- must be replaced.
Vehicles without An Ignition Lock
- The induction coil is separate and can be replaced separately.
Lock Set, Replacement Procedure
Immobilizer Generation 1, 2 and 3.
- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the function "vehicle key adaptation" or "vehicle key, immobilizer programing" from the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- All vehicle keys must be adapted.
Immobilizer Generation 4
- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the "immobilizer activating/new identity" or "New Identity" in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- All vehicle keys must be adapted.
Immobilizer from Generation 5
- Perform in the "Off-board Diagnostic Information System Service" the "immobilizer, servicing" and adapt the program to the vehicle key in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- All vehicle keys must be adapted.
