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2013 AUDI R8

5.2L V10 (Gen 1, 525hp)AWDAUTOMATICgas
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U0159low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Navigation Display Module

on 2013 Audi R8 5.2L V10 (Gen 1, 525hp) · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the navigation system display module.

Symptoms

  • Navigation screen blank
  • Map not displaying
  • Navigation voice prompts not working
  • Touchscreen unresponsive

Common causes

  • Navigation module failure
  • CAN/MOST bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Display unit failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check navigation module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check data bus wiring
  4. Inspect display connections
  5. Test module with diagnostics

Repair notes

Check fuses and display power supply. Navigation module may need software update.

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