Audi A6 / Q7
Steering Lock (J518)
The Audi Access Start Authorisation module (J518) is used in the A6 and Q7 models from 2005 to 2015. Failure of this module is common. When taking the car to a dealership, it is likely that they will recommend replacement of the steering column, along with the steering lock.
Symptoms of J518 failure include:
Solutions we offer
Repair
Replacement with an emulator
Data transfer to new or second hand unit