How to match the 0281012919 / 4L0907401 ECU to your Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Looking for a replacement for ECU 4L0907401? This Bosch 0281012919 (EDC16CP34) comes from an Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI and is prepared as IMMO OFF Plug & Play. We start every unit in our test car before it is dispatched; the warranty is 6 months.
Label markings
- Bosch number: 0281012919 (0 281 012 919)
- Audi number: 4L0907401 (4L0 907 401)
- ECU type: Bosch EDC16CP34
Vehicle compatibility
The unit comes from an Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI. The model list does not limit the match either way – what matters is that the Bosch number 0281012919 and the Audi number 4L0907401 match the label on your ECU. The neighbouring number 0281012772 (4L0907401) is the same EDC16CP34 family but different software, so it cannot replace this unit. Q7 3.0 TDI models with EDC17 (e.g. 0281015868) use completely different ECUs.
Preparation and installation
The 0281012919 unit is prepared as IMMO OFF – once connected, the engine starts without immobiliser programming or key coding, and no fault remains stored. Cloning the data from your old ECU is included in the price (send us the unit or the files). Paid options: DPF OFF, EGR OFF, FLAPS OFF, chip tuning.
Symptoms of a failed ECU in the Q7
A typical cause of failure in the Q7 is water from the scuttle area where the ECU is mounted. Signs of damage include:
- CAN bus faults and errors in several modules at once
- the radiator fans run constantly with the ignition on
- corrosion on the pins or the circuit board
These symptoms can also have another source (power supply, wiring, battery) – start with diagnostics. Details in the article: water damage to the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ECU (EDC16CP34).
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Frequently asked questions about the 0281012919 / 4L0907401 ECU
Will the 0281012919 fit a Q7 with an EDC17 ECU?
No. This unit is a Bosch EDC16CP34. Q7 3.0 TDI models with EDC17 (e.g. 0281015868) use different ECUs – choose by the number on the label.
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Will a SAFE message appear in a Q7 with 4L0907401?
No. After fitting this EDC16CP34 unit in IMMO OFF version, no immobiliser fault remains.
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What extra options can I order with the 0281012919?
Paid options: DPF OFF, EGR OFF, FLAPS OFF and chip tuning.
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