2012 Q7 Control unit for trailer, part# 4E0907383J
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2012 Q7 Control unit for trailer, part# 4E0907383J
I'm looking for confirmation about an 'electronic brake controller' (EBC) unit. I called Audi and they told me that with the towing packing, it comes with the controller unit for trailer, part #4E0907383J. Is this equivalent to an electronic brake controller that I would buy off the shelf? Or would I still need to purchase an EBC?
http://www.partsbase.org/audi/audi-q...aud-4e0907383j
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http://www.partsbase.org/audi/audi-q...aud-4e0907383j
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I'm looking for confirmation about an 'electronic brake controller' (EBC) unit. I called Audi and they told me that with the towing packing, it comes with the controller unit for trailer, part #4E0907383J. Is this equivalent to an electronic brake controller that I would buy off the shelf? Or would I still need to purchase an EBC?
http://www.partsbase.org/audi/audi-q...aud-4e0907383j
Thanks,
Ken
http://www.partsbase.org/audi/audi-q...aud-4e0907383j
Thanks,
Ken
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Thanks. All things are pointing towards purchasing an EBC, which I can do, I just didn't want to do this if was unnecessary. My initial thought was the unit I mentioned 'tells' the Q7 a trailer is being towed and it enters a 'tow-mode'. I'm finding it difficult to believe this is the case. Audi said it's a plug and play system and all I need to do is plug in the trailer and it works. However, I am thinking the EBC is plug and play to the connector under the dash, then it works.
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Thanks. All things are pointing towards purchasing an EBC, which I can do, I just didn't want to do this if was unnecessary. My initial thought was the unit I mentioned 'tells' the Q7 a trailer is being towed and it enters a 'tow-mode'. I'm finding it difficult to believe this is the case. Audi said it's a plug and play system and all I need to do is plug in the trailer and it works. However, I am thinking the EBC is plug and play to the connector under the dash, then it works.
Once I figure out the plug for the ebc, I'll post it.
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Thanks. I'm headed to the dealership tomorrow to pick up the 7 pin adapter (one would think it would come with the tow package). I'll confirm and try to get them to update the profile at the same time.
There is suppose to be an adapter/connector from the plug under the dash to the EBC, but I can't find it on the net. Did you come across the PN in your research?
There is suppose to be an adapter/connector from the plug under the dash to the EBC, but I can't find it on the net. Did you come across the PN in your research?
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Thanks. I'm headed to the dealership tomorrow to pick up the 7 pin adapter (one would think it would come with the tow package). I'll confirm and try to get them to update the profile at the same time.
There is suppose to be an adapter/connector from the plug under the dash to the EBC, but I can't find it on the net. Did you come across the PN in your research?
There is suppose to be an adapter/connector from the plug under the dash to the EBC, but I can't find it on the net. Did you come across the PN in your research?
The part is like $3-$8 I think and if it's the same, I can share picks of the cable.
Right now I'm trying to decide where to mount the EBC.
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I found that connector on a pdf file (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...php?p=24520084) post#2 TB0021 Installing Electric Brake.pdf). The connector and the wires 000-979-228 (2 ea). The wires I can make on my own. The connector I can pick up from the dealership or a VW dealership locally. I would definitely like to see the pictures of the connector.
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Yes, you need to purchase an aftermarket Electronic Brake Controller.
Here is how you wire it. The prewired connector is tucked up above and behind the OBDII socket in the driver's footwell.
Here is how you wire it. The prewired connector is tucked up above and behind the OBDII socket in the driver's footwell.
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I went to a VW dealership this morning and picked up the connector referenced in the pdf. They didn't have the wires, but I'll check at the Audi dealership when I head that way this afternoon. I assume Audi and VW PN will be the same for the wires.
I removed the kick plate/panel last night and as soon as it dropped down, I saw the connector with the gray protector. Looks real easy to build the connector and hook up the PRIMUS IQ EBC.
One thing I did notice in the pdf, the Red/Yellow wire, in my 2012 Q7, it's a Red/White stripe. All other colors matched up just fine.
I appreciate the help.
Ken
I removed the kick plate/panel last night and as soon as it dropped down, I saw the connector with the gray protector. Looks real easy to build the connector and hook up the PRIMUS IQ EBC.
One thing I did notice in the pdf, the Red/Yellow wire, in my 2012 Q7, it's a Red/White stripe. All other colors matched up just fine.
I appreciate the help.
Ken
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I went to a VW dealership this morning and picked up the connector referenced in the pdf. They didn't have the wires, but I'll check at the Audi dealership when I head that way this afternoon. I assume Audi and VW PN will be the same for the wires.
I removed the kick plate/panel last night and as soon as it dropped down, I saw the connector with the gray protector. Looks real easy to build the connector and hook up the PRIMUS IQ EBC.
One thing I did notice in the pdf, the Red/Yellow wire, in my 2012 Q7, it's a Red/White stripe. All other colors matched up just fine.
I appreciate the help.
Ken
I removed the kick plate/panel last night and as soon as it dropped down, I saw the connector with the gray protector. Looks real easy to build the connector and hook up the PRIMUS IQ EBC.
One thing I did notice in the pdf, the Red/Yellow wire, in my 2012 Q7, it's a Red/White stripe. All other colors matched up just fine.
I appreciate the help.
Ken
I had a different wire color, too, in my 2010 Q7; but it worked A-OK.