Fitment notes: AGM battery required for start-stop system; located under rear cargo floor
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Every control module on the 2020-2026 Audi RS4 — 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.
📍 Integrated into mechatronic unit inside transmission (8-speed automatic)
🔧 ODIS-E/S + dealer security gateway unlock
⚠️ Requires transmission removal and disassembly. Adaptation includes clutch learning and shift point calibration. Component protection requires dealer online authentication.
Quattro All-Wheel Drive Control Module (AWD)2.5 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Undercarriage, center near transfer case
🔧 VCDS or Autel
⚠️ Controls torque distribution. Sport differential on RS4. Adaptation for clutch pack wear.
Front Camera / Lane Assist Module (FCA)0.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Windshield, top center near rearview mirror
🔧 ODIS-E/S + dealer security gateway unlock
⚠️ Lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, and emergency braking. Windshield replacement requires recalibration. Component protection active.
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 2025 Audi RS4 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 and can vary by trim.
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