Do you know what is that electric system ?

[Mat@1975]

Hi guys.
A friend of mine recently purchased a B9 and asked me what could be the electrical system on the picture (in red circles linked via red flat wires ).
May be an anti theft system as it is not there as standard...
What do you think ?
Br
Mat

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[AWDYEAH]

Doesn’t look Factory to me. Did he buy it used or new?


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[Mat@1975]

I think he bought it used in a Audi center in Germany.
Curious...

[Crucible35]

Looks like a piggyback to me....>?

[Mat@1975]

I thought about it but aren't all piggy back system supposed to be less visible (with oem like black wires, etc...)
This system is extremely visible....
MAy be BAllasts for Matrix Led Option ?
After market alarm/anti theft ?

rilsan collars don't look OEM for sure...

to be continued ...

[AWDYEAH]

I would say with the shock warnings on what appear to be ballasts that it may be some sort of lighting upgrade. The first red circle on the left appears to be a fuse holder. It’s certainly not OEM.


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[Mat@1975]

Thanks guys.

We have the 3 possbilities i had in mind:

- Piggyback
- Ballast / Light Upgrade
- Alarm / Anti hteft

But in all cases, not genuine / OEM equipment .

I have only seen the pic like you for the moment, but i will soon look under the hood and see where those red flat wires connect. It will give good indications about this enigma ...

I will let you know when i'll know more.

If you have any other ideas, please feel free to share ! ;o)

Best regards

Mathieu

[jygesq]

I think he bought it used in a Audi center in Germany.
Curious...

ask Audi center where he bought it, what it is

[EmmanueleDesign]

The system installed is official and also sold aftermarket.
Its official name is Marderabwehrsystem, in english that means its a Marten Defense System.

Its a device for ridding your engine bay of these pesky gnawing critters.

Audi Part #: 8U0054650

Copy and pasted from an online translator.

Original Audi marten defense system, high voltage / ultrasound device with battery
effective protection of your vehicle against marten bite, protects vehicle and animal

completely battery-powered and without electrical connection to the vehicle
High voltage system according to the pasture fence principle
Sensor technology switches off the system immediately when the vehicle is moving;
when the vehicle is stationary, the device is switched on again
flashing indicator irritates the marten additionally
Slimline design with double-pole stainless steel contact plates
electric defense combined with ultrasonic defense with two high quality piezo walkers

easy construction
Electrical system independent, no connection to the vehicle electrical system
Ultrasonic tone frequency modulated, Freqnez 20-25 kHz
effective beam angle> 170 °
Sound pressure at least 110 dB
CAN data bus suitable
Dust and waterproof to IP 65
Power consumption: approx. 0.4 mA
Delivery incl. Batteries (button cells), running time approx. 12-18 months