🌍 International coverage, work in progress. This Russian-market vehicle is part of our hand-curated international catalog. We are filling in labor times, torque specs and fluids as fast as we can verify them, so some numbers may be missing or marked estimated for now. Do you work on these vehicles in the EU, Russia, or the JDM scene? Help us get it right: send real shop times or corrections to [email protected], or request the data you need and it joins the verification queue.
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Every control module on the 2017-2021 Audi RS3 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
⚠️ Audi Connect services; SIM card and subscription management
Park Assist Control Module (PDC)0.7 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, right side panel
🔧 VCDS or Autel IM608
⚠️ Ultrasonic sensors; calibration usually automatic
Rear View Camera Control Module (RVC)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear hatch, integrated with camera
🔧 VCDS or Autel IM608
⚠️ Guideline calibration may be needed
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.6 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under rear seat, above fuel tank
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2021 Audi RS3 2.5L Turbo I5 and can vary by trim.
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