Audi A3  Setting off  e-tron  Charging the vehicle with the Audi e-tron charging system
Charging system: Operating unit
Fig. 1 Charging system: Operating unit
Radiator grille: Vehicle charging connection and buttons
Fig. 2 Radiator grille: Vehicle charging connection and buttons
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
You can check the operating status by looking at the LED -A-, the display on the operating unit -B- Fig. 1 and the status LED -2- Fig. 2.
(A) Symbol
(B) Fault code
(C) LED on operating unit -A-
(D) Meaning
(E) Remedy
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)


blue
flashing
Self-test



green
lit
Cable connected correctly



flashing
Cable connected and charging



white
lit
Self-test successfully completed; cable not connected or incorrectly connected to vehicle charging connection.
Connect the cable correctly.

330 or 340
red
lit
Cable not connected correctly or defective.
Check the cable and reconnect it or replace the cable.

450, 500, 460, 200, 210, 220, 410 or 490
red
lit
Fault in the operating unit.
Disconnect the operating unit from the mains and have the fault rectified by a qualified workshop.

180
red
lit
Operating unit overheated or too cold
Allow the operating unit to cool down or use it within the specified temperature range.

140 or 130
red
lit
Communication fault with vehicle.
Have the fault rectified by a qualified workshop.

300, 310 or 370
red
lit
Fault in domestic installation.
Have the electrical installation checked by a qualified electrician.

110
red
flashing
Residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) in operating unit tripped.
Reset the RCCB with the OK button -D- Fig. 1. Have the electrical installation checked by a qualified electrician if the fault is indicated again.
Table  Charging system: Operating unit
(A) LED on the vehicle -2-
(B) Meaning
(C) Remedy
(A)
(B)
(C)
green
lit
High-voltage battery charge cycle finished.
Unplug the charging connector, fit the cap and close the cover on the charging unit.
lit (pulsating)
High-voltage battery is charging or air conditioning is on.

flashing (for approx. one minute after leaving the vehicle)
Charging timer has been programmed but charging cycle has not yet started. The LED in the button -1- Fig. 2 will light up in addition.

yellow
lit
Charging cable connected but no mains power detected.
Have the power supply or mains checked. Check the status indicators on the operating unit Table "Charging system: Operating unit". Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
flashing
Selector lever is not in position P.
Move the selector lever to position P.
red
lit
Charging connector not properly locked in vehicle charging connection.
Check that the charging connector is plugged in correctly Link. Unplug the charging connector and plug it into the charging connection again. Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
flashing
Charging system fault. High-voltage battery cannot be charged.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
Table  Vehicle: Charging unit

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