Audi of America, Inc.
Service Training
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 10/99
Course Number 971903
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Contents
Introduction .. 1
CAN Data Bus .. 2
Data Transfer, The CAN Data Bus,
The Principle of Data Transfer,
What Components Make Up a CAN Data Bus ,
Data Transfer Process
Data Transfer 8
What Does the CAN Data Bus Transfer
Function 10
How is a Data Protocol Produced , CAN Data Bus Allocation,
Sources of Interference
CAN Data Bus in the Drive Train 15
The Data Bus in the Drive Train, The Information in the
Drive Train, Networking of the Control Modules in the
Drive Train, Self Diagnosis of the CAN Data Bus in the
Drive Train
CAN Data Bus in the Convenience System 21
Future Use of the CAN Data Bus in the Convenience
System, The Features of the CAN Data Bus in the
Convenience System, Information in the Convenience
System, Networking of Control Units in the Convenience New
System, The Self Diagnosis of the CAN Data Bus in the
Convenience System
Teletest .. 29
Audi CAN Data Bus Teletest and Answer Form
Important/Note
The Self Study Program is not a Workshop Manual
Precise instructions for testing, adjustment and repair can be
found in the appropriate Workshop Manual.
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Introduction
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