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Service

Workshop Manual
Audi A6 1998 ➤
Electrical system, self-diagnosis
Edition 11.2005

Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
01 - Self-diagnosis

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

All rights reserved.

No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher.

Copyright © 2015 Audi AG, Ingolstadt A0056009920

Audi A6 1998 ➤
Electrical system, self-diagnosis - Edition 11.2005

Contents

01 - Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Connecting vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Instrument cluster self-diagnosis up to model year 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Starting instrument cluster self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5 Final control diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.8 Coding control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.9 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.10 Adaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.11 Adaption channels 02 … 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.12 Adaption channels 10 … 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.13 Input values when renewing instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.14 Service interval display reset on completion of service without VAS 5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3 Instrument cluster self-diagnosis with extended service interval from model year 2000
onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.2 Starting instrument cluster self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5 Final control diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.6 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.7 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.8 Coding control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.9 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.10 Adaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.11 Adaption channels 02 … 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.12 Adaption channels 18 … 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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3.13 Adaption channels
permitted40 … authorised
unless 48 . . by . .AUDI
. . . AG.
. . AUDI
. . . AG
. . does
. . . not
. . guarantee
. . . . . .or.accept
. . . .any
. .liability
................ 77
3.14 Adaption channels 60 … 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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87
3.15 Input values when renewing instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
3.16 Service interval display reset on completion of service without VAS 5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4 Immobilizer self-diagnosis - “Immobilizer I” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4.2 Starting immobilizer self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
4.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
4.5 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
4.6 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.7 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.8 Adaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
4.9 Establishing PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
4.10 Matching vehicle keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
4.11 Lost key procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.12 Matching following renewal of instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
4.13 Matching following renewal of engine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
4.14 Emergency start using VAS 5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5 Immobilizer self-diagnosis - “Immobilizer II” (as of week 27/1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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5.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

5.2 Starting immobilizer self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
5.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
5.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
5.5 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
5.6 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
5.7 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
5.8 Adaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
5.9 Establishing PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
5.10 Matching vehicle keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
5.11 Lost key procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
5.12 Matching following renewal of instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
5.13 Matching following renewal of engine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
5.14 Emergency start using VAS 5051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
6 Immobilizer self-diagnosis - “Immobilizer III” as of week 18/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
6.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
6.2 Starting immobilizer self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
6.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
6.5 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
6.6 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
6.7 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
6.8 Adaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
6.9 Establishing PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
6.10 Matching vehicle keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
6.11 Lost key procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.12 Matching following renewal of instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.13 Matching following renewal of engine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
6.14 Matching following renewal of instrument cluster and engine control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
6.15 Enabling control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7 Cruise control system (CCS) self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
7.1 Checking cruise control system - petrol engines with electronic throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
7.2 Checking cruise control system - TDI engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
7.3 Checking wiring and components using adapter cable V.A.G 1598/22 (text box),
V.A.G 1598/30 or V.A.G 1598/31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
7.4 Activating/deactivating cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8 Acoustic Parking System (APS) self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
8.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
8.2 Performing parking aid self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
8.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
8.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Final control
to the diagnosis
correctness of information. in. this
. . document.
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. .AUDI
. . .AG.
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8.6 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
8.7 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
8.8 Coding control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
8.9 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
8.10 Adaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
8.11 Adaption channels 01 … 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
9 Automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
9.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
9.2 Starting automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
9.3 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
9.4 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
9.5 Final control diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
9.6 Basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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9.7 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

9.8 Ending output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
9.9 Coding control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
9.10 Reading measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
10 Checking data exchange between control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
10.1 Checking “two-wire bus system” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

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01 – Self-diagnosis
1 Connecting vehicle diagnostic, test‐
ing and information system -
VAS 5051-

1.1 Safety precautions

Please note the following if test equipment has to be used during
a test drive:

WARNING

♦ Always attach the testers and measuring instruments to

the rear seat and have them operated from there by a
second person.
♦ If test Protected
equipment is operated
by copyright. Copying for from the
private or front passenger's
commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
seat, the occupant could suffer injury in the event of an
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability

accident if the front passenger's airbag is triggered.

with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

To avoid injury to persons and/or damage to electrical and elec‐

tronic components, the following instructions must be observed:
♦ Only connect and disconnect measuring and test equipment
with the ignition switched off.
♦ In some tests the control unit may detect and store an error.
Therefore, on completion of all tests and repair work interrog‐
ate the fault memory and erase as necessary.
♦ Always switch off the ignition before connecting or discon‐
necting the battery, as otherwise electronic control units could
be damaged.
Conditions:
• Vehicle power supply OK
• Corresponding system fuses OK ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
• Battery earth strap and, if fitted, earth strap between battery
and gearbox OK
• Battery voltage min. 12.5 V
• Vehicles with automatic gearbox: selector lever set to “P” or
“N” and handbrake applied
– Check earth connections for corrosion and damage and repair
if necessary ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.

1. Connecting vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 1

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Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- to diagnostic connection using diagnostic lead -
VAS 5051/1- (ignition switched off).

WARNING

Observe safety precautions ⇒ page 1 .

Note

If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating

instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .
Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not

– Switch on ignition. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

or
– Start engine.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Touch vehicle self-diagnosis key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Note

Touching the function “00 - Interrogating fault memory - Overall

system” in the list -1- implements the automatic test sequence,
i.e. the fault memories of all systems with self-diagnosis capability
in the vehicle are interrogated.

– In list -1-, touch the required vehicle system, e.g. “17 - Dash
panel insert” (instrument cluster).

2 Rep. Gr.01 - Self-diagnosis

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2 Instrument cluster self-diagnosis up

to model year 1999

2.1 General notes

Technical features of instrument cluster
♦ Two different instrument clusters are fitted:
Midline: with minicheck system
Highline: with driver information system (DIS)
♦ The speedometer contains an LCD display for the odometer,
trip recorder and service interval display.
♦ The warning lamps are integrated into the speedometer and
rev counter.
♦ The instrument cluster is controlled by a microprocessor and
is provided with comprehensive self-diagnosis. If faults occur
in system components, fault codes are stored in the fault
memory of the instrument cluster. The faults can be detected
using the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- .
♦ Adaption functions can also be carried out.
Fault message “dEF” in trip recorder display
If the control unit in the instrument cluster detects a fault in its
permanent memory, the letters “dEF” will appear in the trip re‐
corder display. If “dEF” is displayed:
– Renew instrument cluster ⇒ Rep. Gr. 90 .
Renewing instrument cluster
♦ The instrument cluster must not be dismantled.
♦ All warning and indicator lamps which have conventional bulbs
can be renewed individually ⇒ Rep. Gr. 90 .
♦ If required, the instrument cluster can be replaced with an ex‐
change unit.
♦ Complete the damage report form and return it together with
the defective instrument cluster.
♦ Defective units must always be returned in the original pack‐
aging.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster, odometer and service in‐
terval display can be adapted using the vehicle diagnostic,
testing and information system -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 17 .

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2.2 Starting instrument cluster self-diagno‐

sis
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched on.
– From list -1-, select vehicle system “17 - Dash panel insert” (in‐
strument cluster).
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Control unit identification of instrument cluster
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer

Control unit identification of instrument cluster (example)

17 - Dash panel insert Vehicle system
4B0919880.. Part no.; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue
C5 INSTR. CLUSTER Component designation
UN4: Manufacturer's code
♦ UN4 = Nippon Seiki
♦ VDO = VDO

D.. Data level (software version) of control unit

Coding 2042 Control unit encoding (checking ⇒ page 13 )
Dealership number 12345 Workshop code of -VAS 5051- with which encoding was last performed

Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

IMMO IDENT NO. 14-digit identification number of immobilizer
AUZ7Z0T0033877

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– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
The following functions shown in the display -1- are available:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 5
03 Final control diagnosis ⇒ page 9
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 11
06 Ending output ⇒ page 12
07 Coding control unit ⇒ page 13
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 15
10 Adaption ⇒ page 17
11 Login procedure or encoding II ⇒ page 27
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

available”:
– Check:
♦ Power supply to diagnostic connection ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
♦ Wiring between diagnostic connection and instrument cluster
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2.3 Interrogating fault memory

Procedure
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 4 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

-1- Content of fault memory 0 faults detected
or
X faults detected
-2- Fault Fault code
Fault location
Type of fault
A - If faults are detected:
– Print out information on screen or self-diagnosis log.
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 7 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
again and erase fault memory ⇒ page 11 .
– Select function “06 - End of output” from list ⇒ page 12 .
B - No faults detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– From list -1-, select “06 - Ending output” ⇒ page 12 .

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2.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

ed in fault memory together with an indication of the type of
fault.
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♦ The fault memory records all static and sporadic faults. If a
fault occurs and persists for at least 2 seconds, it is identified
as a static fault. (In the case of the ambient temperature dis‐
play, a fault must persist for at least 60 seconds before it is
classified as a static fault; in the case of the coolant tempera‐
ture sender, static faults are those which persist for at least 30
minutes with the engine running.) If the fault does not occur
again it is registered as a sporadic fault. Sporadic faults (tem‐
porary faults) are marked “sporadic” on the display. “Sporadic”
means isolated or occasional occurrence.
♦ After switching on the ignition, all existing faults are set to
“sporadic” and only stored as static if they still exist after
checking.
♦ Sporadic faults which do not re-occur in the course of 50 driv‐
ing cycles (ignition switched on for at least 5 minutes, vehicle
speed greater than 30 km/h) are erased.
♦ Please do not immediately renew components indicated as
faulty by the -VAS 5051- ; first check the wiring and connectors
of these components according to the current flow diagram.
Also check the earth connections against the current flow di‐
agram. This is particularly important in the case of “sporadic”
faults.
♦ When eliminating an open circuit in the wiring in the event of
a CAN bus fault, make sure the two signal wires of the relevant
system form a twisted pair so as to avoid electromagnetic in‐
terference.
♦ Re-interrogate and erase the fault memory on completion of
repair work and after checking system operation.

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00667 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Ambient temperature signal positive in wiring to ambient check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ temperature sensor -G17-
itive
♦ Ambient temperature sensor - – Renew ambient temperature
♦ Short to earth G17- defective sensor -G17- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 87

♦ Vehicles with air conditioner: op‐ – Interrogate fault memory of air

erating and display unit for Cli‐ conditioner ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01
matronic air conditioning system
-E87- defective

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00771 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Fuel gauge sender -G- positive in wiring to component; check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ on four-wheel drive vehicles
itive possibly also fuel gauge sender
2 -G169- or fuel gauge sender 3
♦ Short to earth -G237-

♦ Fuel gauge sender -G- defec‐ – Check fuel gauge sender -G- ;
tive; on four-wheel drive vehi‐ on four-wheel drive vehicles
cles possibly also fuel gauge possibly also fuel gauge sender
sender 2 -G169- or fuel gauge 2 -G169- or fuel gauge sender 3
sender 3 -G237- -G237- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 20

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00779 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Ambient temperature sensor positive in wiring to ambient check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ temperature sensor -G17-
itive
♦ Ambient temperature sensor - – Renew ambient temperature
♦ Short to earth G17- defective sensor -G17- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 87

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01039 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Coolant temperature display send‐ positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
er -G2-
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ ♦ Coolant temperature display – Renew coolant temperature dis‐
itive sender -G2- defective play sender -G2- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 23
or ⇒ Rep. Gr. 24
♦ Short to earth
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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01402 ♦ Open circuit in clock wire, ena‐ – Use current flow diagram to
Navigation signal wire bling wire or signal wire check wiring and connectors of
Implausible signal signal wires
♦ Problem with interface between – Check causes of faults ⇒ Rep.
navigation unit and instrument Gr. 91
cluster
♦ Fault caused by electromagnet‐
ic interference inside and out‐
side the vehicle

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒
Control unit defective Rep. Gr. 90

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2.5 Final control diagnosis

Note

♦ Final control diagnosis can only be performed with the engine

not running and the ignition switched on.
♦ Any fault identified by the final control diagnosis must be
traced and eliminated.

Actuation sequence
All the instrument cluster control elements fitted and encoded are
consecutively actuated in function “03 - Final control diagnosis”:
1. Analogue displays
2. Minicheck warning lamps - vehicles without driver informa‐
tion system (DIS)
3. Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-
4. Gong
5. Segment test
6. Illumination/switches and instruments
7. Coolant - excessive temperature test
Procedure
– Switch on side lights.
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 4 .
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– In list -1- select function

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Actuation of analogue displays

Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 1st control element being tested
1 - Analogue displays
The following tests are implemented simultaneously:
• Sweep of coolant temperature needle over entire display
range
• Sweep of rev counter needle over entire display range
• Sweep of speedometer needle over entire display range
• Sweep of fuel gauge needle over entire display range
The following fixed values are displayed on completion of the
above process:
Coolant temperature gauge: 90 °C
Rev counter: 3,000 rpm
Speedometer: 100 km/h
Fuel gauge: 1/
2

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Minicheck warning lamp actuation - vehicles without driver infor‐

mation system (DIS)
– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 2nd control element being tested
2 - Minicheck warning lamps
• The Minicheck warning lamps are actuated.

Actuation of seat belt warning system warning lamp

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 3rd control element being tested
3 - Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-
• The seat belt warning system warning lamp is actuated
(lights).

Note

♦ The seat belt warning system warning lamp is only activated

if the instrument cluster is accordingly encoded.
♦ If the seat belt warning system warning lamp is not called up
during final control diagnosis, the warning lamp is not active.

Actuation of gong
– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 4th control element being tested
4 - Gong
• The gong sounds intermittently.

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 5th control element being tested
5 - Segment test
• All elements of the multi-function display, the time/date dis‐
play, the odometer display and trip recorder light up.

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Actuation of illumination/switches and instruments

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 6th control element being tested
6 - Illumination/switches and instruments
• The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed, then brightened
and dimmed again and finally returns to the original brightness
level.

Actuation of coolant excessive temperature test

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 7th control element being tested
7 - Coolant - excessive temperature test

Note

Control element can be ignored.

– Touch → key.
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A - Final control diagnosis over

– Terminate function “03 - Final control diagnosis” by touching
← key.

2.6 Erasing fault memory

Note

If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory again

and eliminate fault.

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Procedure
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 5 .
• All faults eliminated
After interrogation of fault memory:
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

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If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

erased !
– Touch the OK button in display -2-.
– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.

Note

This erases faults stored during fault rectification, e.g. as a result

of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

2.7 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

2.8 Coding control unit

Note

Encoding sets the instrument cluster to the specific vehicle equip‐

ment.

Procedure
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 4 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “07 - Encoding control unit”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter code word

Encoding table
Optional extra 0 No optional extra
1 Brake pad wear indicator active
2 Seat belt warning system active
4 Washer fluid warning system active
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extra codes. Example:

• Brake pad wear indicator active, washer fluid warning system active: 1 + 4 = 5.

Country version 0 Germany (D)

1 Europe (EU)

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Encoding table
2 USA (USA)
3 Canada (CDN)
4 Great Britain (GB)
5 Japan (J)
6 Saudi Arabia (SA)
7 Australia (AUS)
No of cylinders 4 4-cylinder
6 6-cylinder
8 8-cylinder
Engine version 0 TDI engine
2 4-cyl. and 6-cyl. petrol engine
3 8-cyl. petrol engine

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Use keypad -2- to enter control unit code on basis of encoding
table.
Example:
5 0 6 0 ← Keypad entry (max. 5 digits)
TDI engine: 0
6-cylinder: 6
Germany (D): 0
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– Confirm entry by touching key Q .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Coding in progress
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Vehicle system coding completed
2 - Control unit identification with new code (old code in paren‐
theses)
– Terminate function “07 - Encoding control unit” by
touching ← key.

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Fault messages on -VAS 5051-

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Function unknown or
cannot be implemented at present”:
– Check whether the correct instrument cluster has been fitted
⇒ Parts catalogue . Or a code which has not been unblocked
has been entered. Repeat the encoding procedure if neces‐
sary.

2.9 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 4 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter the desired “display group number”
⇒ page 16 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Display zones 1 ... 4. If a display zone is not assigned, there
is no display on this line.
2- The display group selected is shown here
3- By touching these keys you can switch to a different display
group
4- By touching these keys you can switch to a different function
(e.g. from “Reading measured value block” to “Basic setting”
and vice versa).

Note

♦ Display always indicates actual sender and sensor values.

The values displayed in the instrument cluster are filtered and
may vary.
♦ If the actual coolant temperature is between 80 and 100 °C,
the display on the instrument cluster is always 90 °C.

– Terminate function “08 - Reading measured value block” by

touching ← key.

Overview of display groups

Display group 001
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 … km/h Driving speed
2 … rpm Engine speed
3 Oil pressure switch 2
Oil p.2… • Oil p.2 < min
• Oil p.2 OK

4 Not used

Display group 002

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 … km Odometer
2 …l Fuel gauge
3 Not used
4 Ambient temperature (highline instrument cluster only)
… °C • –40 ... +70 °C

Display group 003

Display zones Explanatory notes
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… °C • 50 ... 130 °C

2 Not used
3 Not used
4 Not used

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2.10 Adaption
The individual functions are called up by way of the appropriate
adaption channel number.
Adaption table
Adaption chan‐ Function
nel
02 Service interval display reset on completion of service ⇒ page 20
03 Correction of fuel consumption indicator characteristic curve ⇒ page 21
04 Language version of driver information system (DIS) ⇒ page 22
05 Maximum mileage interval prior to “Oil change service” ⇒ page 23
06 Maximum mileage interval prior to “Inspection service” ⇒ page 25
07 Maximum time interval prior to “Inspection service” ⇒ page 26
09 Odometer reading after renewal of instrument cluster ⇒ page 27
10 Remaining mileage prior to “Oil change service” after renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 30
11 Remaining mileage prior to “Inspection service” after renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 31
12 Remaining time prior to “Inspection service” after renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 33
30 Correction of fuel gauge sender characteristic curve ⇒ page 34

Performing function “10 - Adaption”

– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 4 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– Enter desired adaption channel on keypad -2- ⇒ page 17 and
confirm entry by touching Q key.

Note

After altering an adaption value or exiting from an adaption chan‐

nel, function “10 - Adaption” must be selected again to choose a
different adaption channel.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X reading and testing
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

A - Altering adaption value by way of bar

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Shift bar -5- in required direction or touch area next to bar, so
that it moves in the desired direction.
– Touch the Save key -4-.

Note

If the Save key does not appear on the display, entries can only
be made directly by way of the keypad ⇒ page 19 .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Store channel X
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Original value X new value X
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X value X stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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B - Altering adaption value by means of direct entry

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Touch keypad key -Item 3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter adaption value
– Enter the required adaption value on keypad -2-.
Exam‐ Required input value = “1”
ple:
Keypad entry 1

– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Touch the Save key -4-.

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2 - Text display for channel selected or no display

4 - Original value X new value X
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X value X stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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of service
♦ The service interval display is designed to remind drivers that
service is due. The display appears on the trip recorder.
♦ When ignition is switched on, next service due is flashed up
for several seconds instead of trip counter display.
♦ The service prompt appears as of 10 days or 1,000 km before
service is due. Example: When a total of 14,000 km has been
driven “serviceOIL” appears in the display.
♦ If service is due, message is flashed up on trip counter display
for 60 seconds when ignition is switched on.
♦ Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
♦ The service interval display can also be reset without using the
vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
⇒ page 36 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 2 for “Adaption channel 02” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 2 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
Type of service
00 Service not due
01 Oil change service due
10 Inspection service due
11 Oil change service and inspection service due
Service status is reset by way of the following adaption value:
Erasing service
00 Erase oil change service and inspection service
10 Erase oil change service
01 Erase inspection service
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 18 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 19 .

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption:

1 - Channel 2 Value 00 stored
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Note

“0” indicates that the display “Oil change service” or “Inspection

service” has been reset.

– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 03 - Correction of fuel consumption indicator

characteristic curve
On vehicles with driver information system (DIS), this function can
be used to correct the characteristic curve of the fuel consumption
indicator if the display in the instrument cluster does not corre‐
spond to the actual fuel consumption.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 3 for “Adaption channel 03” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 3 reading and testing
2 - Fuel consumption indicator
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “100” is the factory-set mean characteristic curve of

the fuel consumption indicator.
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of information

♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 35 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 3 value 90 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 04 - Language version of driver information

system (DIS)
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 4 for “Adaption channel 04” and
confirm by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 4 reading and testing
2 - Language
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
The language version is adapted by means of the following input
values:
Language version
1 German
2 English
3 French
4 Italian
5 Spanish
6 Portuguese
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 18 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 19 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Language version German = “1”
ple:
Keypad entry 1

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 4 value 1 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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Adaption channel 05 - Maximum mileage interval for “Oil change

service”
This function can be used to adapt the mileage interval for the “Oil
change service”, e.g. to suit country-specific requirements. Ap‐
plicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 5 for “Adaption channel 05” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 5 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “15” is the factory-set maximum mileage interval of

15,000 km for the “Oil change service”.
♦ Entries can only be made in steps of 1,000 km; the display is
also given in units of 1,000 km.
♦ Adaption must be performed in kilometres even in countries
with speedometer display in miles. This involves converting
adaption value from miles to kilometres.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 35 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 5 value 12 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 06 - Maximum mileage interval for “Inspection

service”
This function can be used to adapt the mileage interval for the
“Inspection service”, e.g. to suit country-specific requirements.
Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 6 for “Adaption channel 06” and
confirm by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 6 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “30” is the factory-set maximum mileage interval of

30,000 km for the “Inspection service”.
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also given in units of 1,000 km.
♦ Adaption must be performed in kilometres even in countries
with speedometer display in miles. This involves converting
adaption value from miles to kilometres.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 35 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 6 value 24 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 07 - Maximum time interval for “Inspection

service”
This function can be used to adapt the time interval for the “In‐
spection service”, e.g. to suit country-specific requirements. Ap‐
plicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 7 for “Adaption channel 07” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 7 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “37” is the factory-set maximum time interval of 370

days for the “Inspection service”.
♦ Entries can only be made in 10 day steps; the display is also
given in units of 10 days.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 35 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

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permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented
at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 7 value 23 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.
Adaption channel 09 - Odometer reading
This function is used to adapt the odometer reading when renew‐
ing the instrument cluster.

Note

♦ The adaption function can only be performed on instrument

clusters with a maximum mileage of 100 km.
♦ Adaption can only be performed once for any single instrument
cluster.
♦ The adaption value entered must be higher than the existing
value.
♦ If an incorrect value is entered and confirmed, it is not possible
to change it. The instrument cluster must then be renewed.
♦ Adaption must be performed in kilometres even in countries
with speedometer display in miles. This involves converting
adaption value from miles to kilometres.

– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 4 .

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From the list -1-, select function “11 - Login procedure” or “11
- Encoding II”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use the keypad -2- to enter the code number 1 3 8 6 1 .
– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Function successfully implemented
– Touch ← key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
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– On keypad -2-, touch
permitted key 9 by
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“Adaption
AG. AUDI AG channel 09” and
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confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 9 reading and testing
2 - Kilometre reading in units of 10 km
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
– Touch keypad key -Item 3-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter adaption value
– Enter the adaption value on keypad -2- (take reading from old
instrument cluster or from “Measured value block 002”
⇒ page 16 ).
X Hundred thousands: 100,000 … 655,350 km
X Ten thousands: 10,000 … 90,000 km
X Thousands: 1,000 … 9,000 km
X Hundreds: 100 ... 900 km
X Tens: 10 ... 90 km
Units: round up to next ten

Exam‐ Odometer reading “89627 km”

ple:
Keypad entry 8 9 6 3

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Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Store channel 9
2 - Kilometre reading in units of 10 km
4 - Original value 0 new value 8963
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 9 value 8963 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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2.12 Adaption channels 10 … 30

Adaption channel 10 - Remaining mileage prior to “Oil change
service”
This function is used to adapt the remaining mileage prior to the
next “Oil change service” when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 0 for “Adaption channel 10” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 10 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “15” is the factory-set maximum mileage of 15,000

km for the “Oil change service”.
♦ Entries can only be made in steps of 1,000 km; the display is
also given in units of 1,000 km.
♦ The value to be entered is decremented to 0 km.
♦ Adaption must be performed in kilometres even in countries
with speedometer display in miles. This involves converting
adaption value from miles to kilometres.

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 18 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 19 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Remaining mileage prior to next oil change service
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Keypad entry 8
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Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 10 value 8 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 11 - Remaining mileage prior to “Inspection

service”
This function is used to adapt the remaining mileage prior to the
next “Inspection service” when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 1 for “Adaption channel 11” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 11 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “30” is the factory-set maximum mileage of 30,000

km for the “Inspection service”.
♦ Entries can only be made in steps of 1,000 km; the display is
also given in units of 1,000 km.
♦ The value to be entered is decremented to 0 km.
♦ Adaption must be performed in kilometres even in countries
with speedometer display in miles. This involves converting
adaption value from miles to kilometres.

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 18 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 19 .
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the adaption value.
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Exam‐ Remaining mileage prior to next inspection service
ple: “14,000 km”
Keypad entry 1 4

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 11 value 14 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 12 - Remaining time prior to “Inspection serv‐

ice”
This function is used to adapt the remaining time prior to the next
“Inspection service” when renewing instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 2 for “Adaption channel 12” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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1 - Channel 12 reading and testing

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4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “37” is the factory-set maximum time interval of 370

days for the “Inspection service”.
♦ Entries can only be made in 10 day steps; the display is also
given in units of 10 days.
♦ The value entered is decremented down to 0 days.

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

Example:
1 - Channel 12 value 17 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 30 - Correction of fuel gauge sender charac‐

teristic curve
This function can be used to correct the resistance characteristic
curve of the fuel gauge if the display in the instrument cluster does
not correspond to the actual tank content.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 3 0 for “Adaption channel 30” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 30 reading and testing
2 - Fuel gauge sender
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “128” is the factory-set medium resistance charac‐

teristic curve of the fuel gauge sender.
♦ The resistance characteristic curve of the fuel gauge sender
can be altered in the range 120 … 136 Ω.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 35 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 30 value 132 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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2.13 Input values when renewing instrument

cluster
It is essential to observe the following when renewing the instru‐
ment cluster:
Before renewing the instrument cluster, proceed as follows:
– If possible, read out the following values from the old instru‐
ment cluster and make a printout:
♦ Values of all service interval display adaption channels.
♦ Odometer reading in “Measured value block 002” (display
zone 1).
– If applicable, read
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Note

♦ Service interval display and odometer adaption must be per‐

formed in kilometres even in countries with speedometer dis‐
play in miles. This involves converting adaption values from
miles to kilometres or entering adaption values previously no‐
ted down.
♦ The immobilizer control unit is integrated into the instrument
cluster. The immobilizer must therefore be adapted after re‐
newing the instrument cluster.

Take the following action after renewing the instrument cluster:

– Encode instrument cluster ⇒ page 13 .
and
– Adapt odometer reading ⇒ page 27 .
– Adapt the language version of the driver information system
(DIS) ⇒ page 22 .
– Correct the characteristic curve of the fuel consumption indi‐
cator ⇒ page 21 (only if characteristic curve has been altered).
– Correct the characteristic curve of the fuel gauge sender
⇒ page 34 (only if characteristic curve has been altered).
– Service interval display reset after completion of service
⇒ page 20 .
or
– Adapt remaining mileage prior to “Oil change service”
⇒ page 30 .
– Adapt remaining mileage prior to “Inspection service”
⇒ page 31 .
– Adapt remaining time prior to “Inspection service”
⇒ page 33 .
and
– Adapt immobilizer after renewing instrument cluster: immobil‐
izer I ⇒ page 111 , immobilizer II ⇒ page 135 .
– Match vehicle keys: immobilizer I ⇒ page 106 , immobilizer II
⇒ page 130 .

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Note

“Adaption channels 05, 06, 07” can be used to adapt the service
interval display mileage and time intervals, e.g. to comply with
country-specific requirements. Applicable specifications ⇒ Main‐
tenance ; Booklet 402 .

2.14 Service interval display reset on com‐

pletion of service without -VAS 5051-
♦ The corresponding service message must be reset on com‐
pletion of service.
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with respect
“Adaption” function ⇒ page 17 .
♦ The service display can also be reset as follows:
Procedure
– Switch off ignition.
– Press and hold the trip recorder reset button -2- in the instru‐
ment cluster.
– Switch on ignition whilst pressing button.
– Release button.
The trip recorder display will now show “ServiceOIL”.

– Pull time setting knob -1- in instrument cluster until “Service‐

OIL” is reset.
Display -3- shows “- - -”.
– The next service is accessed by pressing the trip recorder re‐
set button -2- again.
Display -3- shows “serivceINSP”.
– Pull time setting knob -1- until “ServiceINSP” is reset.
Display -3- shows “- - -”.
– Switch off ignition.

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3 Instrument cluster self-diagnosis with

extended service interval from model
year 2000 onwards

3.1 General notes

Extended service interval
From model year 2000 onwards, the instrument cluster features
a service display which can process flexible data. The instrument
cluster calculates the vehicle-specific service requirements on the
basis of various input quantities such as the number of cold starts,
performance, fuel consumption and oil temperature.
Technical features of instrument cluster
♦ Two different instrument clusters are fitted:
Midline: with small centre display
Highline: with large centre display with driver information sys‐
tem (DIS)
♦ The speedometer contains an LCD display for the odometer
and trip recorder.
♦ The centre display presents the service messages and, in
conjunction with certain optional extras, a selection menu con‐
trolled by way of a function selection switch in the centre
console.
♦ The warning lamps are integrated into the speedometer and
rev counter.
♦ The instrument cluster is controlled by a microprocessor and
is provided with comprehensive self-diagnosis. If faults occur
in system components, fault codes are stored in the fault
memory of the instrument cluster. The faults can be detected
using the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- .
Fault message “dEF” in trip recorder display
If the control unit in the instrument cluster detects
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corder display. If “dEF” is displayed:

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– Renew instrument cluster ⇒ Rep. Gr. 90 .

Renewing instrument cluster
♦ The instrument cluster must not be dismantled.
♦ If required, the instrument cluster can be replaced with an ex‐
change unit.
♦ Complete the damage report form and return it together with
the defective instrument cluster.
♦ Defective units must always be returned in the original pack‐
aging.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster, odometer and service in‐
terval display can be adapted using the vehicle diagnostic,
testing and information system -VAS 5051- ⇒ page 60 .

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3.2 Starting instrument cluster self-diagno‐

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Control unit identification of instrument cluster
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer

Control unit identification of instrument cluster (example)

17 - Dash panel insert Vehicle system
4B0920830.. Part no.; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IM‐ Component designation
MOBILIZER
VDO Manufacturer's code
♦ M73 = Magneti Marelli
♦ VDO = VDO

D.. Data level (software version) of control unit

Coding 2062 Control unit encoding (checking ⇒ page 51 )
Dealership number 12345 Workshop code of -VAS 5051- with which encoding was last performed

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Immobilizer control unit permitted
identification (example)
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with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
WAUZZZ4BZYN004321 17-position vehicle ident. no. (chassis number) (display as of immobilizer III
⇒ page 144 )
IMMO IDENT NO. 14-digit identification number of immobilizer
AUZ7Z0X1137197

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– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
The following functions shown in the display -1- are available:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 39
03 Final control diagnosis ⇒ page 47
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 49
06 Ending output ⇒ page 50
07 Coding control unit ⇒ page 51
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 53
10 Adaption ⇒ page 60
11 Login procedure or encoding II ⇒ page 68
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

3.3 Interrogating fault memory

Procedure
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 38 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 41 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
again and erase fault memory ⇒ pageProtected
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– From list -1-, select function “06 - End permitted
ofwith
output”
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respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
⇒ page 50 .
B - No faults detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– Select “06 - End of output” from list ⇒ page 50 .

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3.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

ed in fault memory together with an indication of the type of
fault.
♦ The fault tables are arranged according to the 5-digit fault co‐
des in the left-hand column.
♦ The fault memory records all static and sporadic faults. If a
fault occurs and persists for at least 2 seconds, it is identified
as a static fault. (In the case of the ambient temperature dis‐
play, a fault must persist for at least 60 seconds before it is
classified as a static fault; in the case of the coolant tempera‐
ture sender, static faults are those which persist for at least 30
minutes with the engine running.) If the fault does not occur
again it is registered as a sporadic fault. Sporadic faults (tem‐
porary faults) are marked “sporadic” on the display. “Sporadic”
means isolated or occasional occurrence.
♦ After switching on the ignition, all existing faults are set to
“sporadic” and only stored as static if they still exist after
checking.
♦ Sporadic faults which do not re-occur in the course of 50 driv‐
ing cycles (ignition switched on for at least 5 minutes, vehicle
speed greater than 30 km/h) are erased.
♦ Please do not immediately renew components indicated as
faulty by the -VAS 5051- ; first check the wiring and connectors
of these components according to the current flow diagram.
Also check the earth connections against the current flow di‐
agram. This is particularly important in the case of “sporadic”
faults.
♦ When eliminating an open circuit in the wiring in the event of
a CAN bus fault, make sure the two signal wires of the relevant
system form a twisted pair so as to avoid electromagnetic in‐
terference.
♦ Re-interrogate and erase the fault memory on completion of
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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination
00562 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Thermal oil level sender positive in wiring to oil level/oil check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ temperature sender -G266-
itive
♦ Short to earth

♦ Implausible signal ♦ Oil level/oil temperature sender – Renew oil level/oil temperature
-G266- defective sender -G266- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 17

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

♦ Vehicles with air conditioner: op‐ – Interrogate fault memory of air
erating and display unit for Cli‐ conditioner ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01
matronic air conditioning system
-E87- defective

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00668 ♦ Battery discharged/defective – Charge/renew battery ⇒ Rep.
Electrical system voltage term. 30 Gr. 27
Power supply too low 1) ♦ Battery voltage below 9.5 V – Check alternator ⇒ Rep. Gr. 27
♦ Alternator defective

♦ Short circuit in vehicle electrical – Implement function “00 - Auto‐

system matic test sequence” to deter‐
mine the control unit responsible
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power supply of defective con‐
trol unit

– Erase fault memory and contin‐

ue observing vehicle
• 1) Fault may also be stored if starter has been operated for longer than 10 seconds.

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

♦ Fuel gauge sender -G- defec‐ – Check fuel gauge sender; on

tive; on four-wheel drive vehi‐ four-wheel drive vehicles possi‐
cles possibly also fuel gauge bly also fuel gauge sender 2 -
sender 2 -G169- or fuel gauge G169- or fuel gauge sender 3 -
sender 3 -G237- G237- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 20

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00849 ♦ Open circuit or short circuit to – Use current flow diagram to
S-contact earth/positive in wiring to igni‐ check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ tion/starter switch -D- .
itive
♦ Short to earth

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

♦ Ignition/starter switch -D- defec‐ – Renew ignition/starter switch -
tive D- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01300 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Read “measured value block
Navigation system control unit positive in CAN bus wiring 140” ⇒ page 59
No communication
– Check CAN bus wiring
⇒ page 220
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 62”
block 140” for navigation system and enter correct adaption value
control unit is not “1” ⇒ page 92
⇒ page 59
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Navigation system with CD drive – Renew navigation system with

control unit -J401- defective CD drive control unit -J401- ⇒
Rep. Gr. 91

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01302 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Read “measured value block
Telematics control unit positive in CAN bus wiring 140” ⇒ page 59
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♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 62”

block 140” for telematics control and enter correct adaption value
unit is not “1” ⇒ page 59 ⇒ page 92
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Telematics control unit defective – Renew telematics control unit ⇒

Rep. Gr. 91

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01303 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Read “measured value block
Telephone positive in CAN bus wiring 140” ⇒ page 59
No communication
– Check CAN bus wiring
⇒ page 220

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

♦ Open circuit in power supply of – Use current flow diagram to
telephone transmitter and re‐ check wiring and connectors
ceiver unit

♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 62”

block 140” for telephone trans‐ and enter correct adaption value
mitter and receiver unit is not “1” ⇒ page 92
⇒ page 59
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Telephone transmitter and re‐ – Renew telephone transmitter

ceiver unit defective and receiver unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 91

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01304 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Read “measured value block
Radio positive in CAN bus wiring 140” ⇒ page 59
No communication
– Check CAN bus wiring
⇒ page 220
♦ Open circuit in power supply for – Use current flow diagram to
telephone
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♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 62”

block 140” for radio is not “1” and enter correct adaption value
⇒ page 59 ⇒ page 92
♦ Radio has no CAN capability
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Radio defective – Renew radio ⇒ Rep. Gr. 91

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01311 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Information data bus positive in CAN bus wiring at ⇒ page 220
♦ Defective one control unit in information
data bus (display)

♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 62”

block 140” for control unit with and enter correct adaption value
CAN capability is not “1” ⇒ page 92
⇒ page 59
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ In one-wire operating mode ♦ CAN bus only operating on one – Check CAN bus wiring
wire ⇒ page 220

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01312 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Drive system data bus positive in CAN bus wiring at ⇒ page 220
defective one control unit in drive system
data bus

♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 60”

block 125” for control unit with and enter correct adaption value
CAN capability is not “1” ⇒ page 87
⇒ page 56
♦ Adaption of instrument cluster
not performed correctly

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01314 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Engine control unit positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
No communication
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 60”
block 125” for engine control unit and enter correct adaption value
is not “1” ⇒ page 56 ⇒ page 87
♦ Adaption for instrument
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♦ Engine control unit defective – Renew engine control unit ⇒

Rep. Gr. 23 or ⇒ Rep. Gr. 24

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01315 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Gearbox control unit positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
No communication
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 60”
block 125” for automatic gear‐ and enter correct adaption value
box control unit is not “1” ⇒ page 87
⇒ page 56
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Automatic gearbox control unit – Renew automatic gearbox con‐

defective trol unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 or ⇒ Rep.
Gr. 38

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01324 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Four-wheel drive control unit positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
No communication
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 60”
block 126” for low range gearing and enter correct adaption value
control unit -J554- (A6 allroad) is ⇒ page 87
not “1” ⇒ page 57
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Low range gearing control unit - – Renew low range gearing con‐
J554- (A6 allroad) defective trol unit -J554- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01325 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Tyre pressure monitor control unit positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
No communication
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 61”
block 130” for tyre pressure and enter correct adaption value
monitor control unit -J502- is not ⇒ page 90
“1” ⇒ page 57
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Tyre
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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01327 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Parking aid control unit positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
No communication
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 61”
block 130” for parking aid control and enter correct adaption value
unit -J446- is not “1” ⇒ page 89 and ⇒ page 90
⇒ page 57
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ Parking aid control unit -J446- – Renew parking aid control unit -
defective J446- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01336 ♦ Open circuit or short circuit to – Check CAN bus wiring
Convenience data bus earth/positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
♦ Defective at one control unit in conven‐
ience data bus

♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 61”

blocks 130 ... 132” for control and enter correct adaption value
unit with CAN capability is not ⇒ page 89 and ⇒ page 90
“1” ⇒ page 57
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

♦ In one-wire operating mode ♦ Data bus working only on one – Check CAN bus wiring
wire ⇒ page 220

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒
Control unit defective Rep. Gr. 90

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3.5 Final control diagnosis

Note

♦ Final control diagnosis can only be performed with the engine

not running and the ignition switched on.
♦ Any fault identified by the final control diagnosis must be
traced and eliminated.

Actuation sequence
All the instrument cluster control elements fitted and encoded are
consecutively actuated in function “03 - Final control diagnosis”:
1. Analogue displays
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3. Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-

4. Gong
5. Segment test
6. Illumination/switches and instruments
Procedure
– Switch on side lights.
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 38 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– In list -1- select function “03 - Final control diagnosis”.

Actuation of analogue displays

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Actuation of instrument cluster warning lamp test

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 2nd control element being tested
2 - Instrument cluster warning lamp test
• The Minicheck warning lamps are actuated.

Actuation of seat belt warning system warning lamp

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 3rd control element being tested
3 - Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-
• The seat belt warning system warning lamp is actuated
(lights).

Note

♦ The seat belt warning system warning lamp is only activated

if the instrument cluster is accordingly encoded.
♦ If the seat belt warning system warning lamp is not called up
during final control diagnosis, the warning lamp is not active.

Actuation of gong
– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 4th control element being tested
4 - Gong
• The gong sounds intermittently.

Actuation of segment test

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Actuation of illumination/switches and instruments

Display on -VAS 5051- :

A - Final control diagnosis over
– Terminate function “03 - Final control diagnosis” by touching
← key.

3.6 Erasing fault memory

Note

If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory again

and eliminate fault.

Procedure
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 39 .
• All faults eliminated
After interrogation of fault memory:
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

erased !
– Touch the OK button in display -2-.
– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.

Note

This erases faults stored during fault rectification, e.g. as a result

of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

3.7 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

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3.8 Coding control unit

Note

Encoding sets the instrument cluster to the specific vehicle equip‐

ment.

Procedure
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 38 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “07 - Encoding control unit”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Encoding table
Optional extra 0 No optional extra
70-ltr. fuel tank, front-wheel and four-wheel drive (not A6 all‐
road)
1 Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres for 8-cyl. petrol engine and S6
2 Seat belt warning system active up to model year 2003
4 Tyres for A6 allroad
16 Seat belt warning system active from model year 2004 on‐
wards
If the vehicle is fitted with several encodable optional extras, add up the numbers of the individual optional
extra codes. Example:
• A6 allroad with seat belt warning system active up to model year 2003: 2 + 4 = 6

Country version 0 Germany (D)

1 Left-hand drive, Rest of World (RoW)
2 USA (USA)
3 Canada (CDN)
4 Great Britain (GB)
5 Left-hand drive, Japan (J)
6 Saudi Arabia (SA)
7 Australia (AUS) / New Zealand (NZ)
8 Right-hand drive, Rest of World (RoW)
9 Right-hand drive, Japan (J)

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Encoding table
No of cylinders 4 4-cylinder
6 6-cylinder
8 8-cylinder
Engine version 0 TDI engine
2 4-cyl. and 6-cyl. petrol engine
3 8-cyl. petrol engine
4 Turbo engine

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Use keypad -2- to enter control unit code on basis of encoding
table.
Example:
4 0 6 4 ← Keypad entry (max. 5 digits)
Turbo engine: 4
6-cylinder: 6
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– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Coding in progress
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Vehicle system coding completed
2 - Control unit identification with new code (old code in paren‐
theses)
– Terminate function “07 - Encoding control unit” by
touching ← key.

Fault messages on -VAS 5051-

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3.9 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 38 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter the desired “display group number”
⇒ page 53 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Note

♦ Display always indicates actual sender and sensor values.

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the display on the instrument cluster is always 90 °C.
♦ When renewing the instrument cluster, if possible read out the
data (“measured value blocks 010 … 140”) from the old in‐
strument cluster which are to be transferred to the new instru‐
ment cluster and make a printout.

– Terminate function “08 - Reading measured value block” by

touching ← key.

Overview of display groups

Display group 001
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 … km/h Driving speed

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Display group 001

Display zones Explanatory notes
2 … rpm Engine speed
3 Oil pressure switch 2
Oil p.2… • Oil p.2 < min
• Oil p.2 OK

4 .. : .. h Time

Display group 002

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 … km Odometer
2 …l Fuel gauge
3 Fuel gauge sender
… ohms • approx. 70 ohms (empty) … approx. 270 ohms (full)

4 Ambient temperature
… °C • –40 ... +70 °C

Display group 003

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Coolant temperature
… °C • 50 ... 130 °C

2 Not used
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Display group 010

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 30 Adaption channel for characteristic curve of fuel gauge sender
2 Factory-set adaption value:
… • 128
If the value has been altered on account of a customer complaint, the altered
value must be adopted when renewing instrument cluster
3 Channel 9 Adaption channel for odometer display
4 … km Input value for odometer adaption when renewing instrument cluster

Display group 011

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 4 Adaption channel for language version for driver information system (DIS)
2 Language selected
… • 1 = German; 2 = English; 3 = French; 4 = Italian; 5 = Spanish; 6 = Portuguese;
8 = Chinese

3 Channel 3 Adaption channel for characteristic curve of fuel consumption indicator

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Display group 011

Display zones Explanatory notes
4 Factory-set adaption value:
… • 100
If the value has been altered on account of a customer complaint, the altered
value must be adopted when renewing instrument cluster

Display group 012

Display zones Explanatory notes
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2 Mileage since last service
… • 51 = 5100 km

3 Channel 41 Adaption channel for time since last service

4 Time since last service
… • 103 = 103 days

Display group 013

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 42 Adaption channel for minimum mileage interval prior to service
2 Minimum mileage interval
… • 15 = 15,000 km 1)

3 Channel 43 Adaption channel for maximum mileage interval prior to service

4 Maximum mileage interval
… • 30 = 30,000 km 1)

• 1) Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .

Display group 014

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 44 Adaption channel for maximum time interval prior to service
2 Maximum time interval
… • 730 = 730 days / 2 years 1)

3 Not used
4 Not used
• 1) Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .

Display group 015

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 45 Adaption channel for oil grade
2 Oil quality
… • Entry from 1 to 4 possible 1)2)

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Display group 015

Display zones Explanatory notes
3 Channel 46 Adaption channel for total fuel consumption (petrol engines only)
4 … Arithmetic value for total consumption
• 1) Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
• 2) Adaption to oil quality must be checked after service.

Display group 016

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 47 Adaption channel for soot content of engine oil (TDI engines only)
2 … Arithmetic value for amount of soot in engine oil
3 Channel 48 Adaption channel for thermal load (TDI engines only)
4 … Arithmetic value for thermal load

Display group 017

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 60 Adaption channel for drive train data bus users
2 … Adaption value for drive train data bus users
3 Channel 61 Adaption channel for convenience data bus users
4 … Adaption value for convenience data bus users

Display group 018

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Channel 62 Adaption channel for display data bus users - from model year 2002 onwards
2 … Adaption value for display data bus users
3 Not used
4 Not used

Display group 019

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Not used
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the correctness

3 Channel 19 Adaption channel for configuration of radio clock / illumination of instrument clus‐
ter - from model year 2002 onwards
4 … Adaption value for radio clock / illumination of instrument cluster

Display group 125

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Communication with engine control unit - interface with drive system data bus
Engine 1 • Information is received from engine control unit via CAN bus

Engine 0 • No information is received from engine control unit via CAN bus

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Display group 125

Display zones Explanatory notes
If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:
– Check on the basis of engine control unit identification whether the correct
control unit with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue .
Or control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

2 Communication with automatic gearbox control unit - interface with drive system
data bus
Gearbox 1 • Information is received from automatic gearbox control unit via CAN bus

Gearbox 0 • No information is received from automatic gearbox control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of automatic gearbox control unit identification whether
the correct control unit with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts
catalogue . Or control unit defective
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in this document.

3 Not used
4 Not used

Display group 126

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Not used
4 Communication with low range gearing control unit (A6 allroad) - interface with
drive system data bus
Four-wheel drive 1 • Information is received from low range gearing control unit via CAN bus

Four-wheel drive 0 • Information is not received from low range gearing control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of low range gearing control unit identification whether
correct control unit with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts
catalogue . Or control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

Display group 130

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Communication with tyre pressure monitor control unit - interface with conven‐
ience data bus
Tyre pr. 1 • Information is received from tyre pressure monitor control unit via CAN bus

Tyre pr. 0 • Information is not received from tyre pressure monitor control unit via CAN
bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of tyre pressure monitor control unit identification whether
correct control unit with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts
catalogue . Or control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

2 Not used

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Display group 130

Display zones Explanatory notes
3 Not used
4 Communication with parking aid control unit - interface with convenience data
bus
Park. aid 1 • Information is received from parking aid control unit via CAN bus

Park. aid 0 • Information is not received from parking aid control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of parking aid control unit identification whether correct
control unit with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue .
Or control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

Display group 131

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Not used
4 … Mode: convenience data bus

Display group 132

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Not used
2 Only midline instrument cluster: communication with radio with CAN capability -
interface with convenience databus
Radio 1 • Information is received from radio via CAN bus

Radio 0 • No information is received from radio via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of radio control unit identification whether the correct radio
with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue . Or radio
defective
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3 Only midline instrument cluster: communication with telephone control unit - in‐
terface with convenience databus
Telephone 1 • Information is received from telephone control unit via CAN bus

Telephone 0 • No information is received from telephone control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of telephone control unit identification whether the correct
telephone control unit has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue . Or tele‐
phone control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

4 Not used

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Display group 140

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Only highline instrument cluster: communication with radio with CAN capability -
interface with information databus (display)
Radio 1 • Information is received from radio via CAN bus

Radio 0 • No information is received from radio via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of radio control unit identification whether the correct radio
with CAN capability has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue . Or radio
defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

2 Only highline instrument cluster: communication with telephone control unit - in‐
terface with information databus (display)
Telephone 1 • Information is received from telephone control unit via CAN bus

Telephone 0 • No information is received from telephone control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of telephone control unit identification whether the correct
telephone control unit has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue . Or tele‐
phone control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

3 Only highline instrument cluster: communication with control unit for navigation
system - interface with information databus (display)
Navigat 1 • Information is received from navigation system control unit via CAN bus

Navigat 0 • No information is received from navigation system control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– Check on the basis of navigation system control unit identification whether the
correct telephone control unit has been fitted; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue .
Or navigation system control unit defective

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

4 Only highline instrument cluster: communication with telematics control unit - in‐
terface with information databus (display)
Telemat 1 • Information is received from telematics control unit via CAN bus

Telemat 0 • No information is received from telematics control unit via CAN bus

If “0” is displayed and there is no fault entered in the fault memory:

– byCheck
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– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220

Display group 141

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Not used
4 … Only highline instrument cluster: information data bus (display)

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3.10 Adaption
The individual functions are called up by way of the appropriate
adaption channel number.
The current adaption values for the instrument cluster can be read
out in “measured value blocks 010 … 016” and “019”.
Adaption channel Measured value block
03 011 ⇒ page 54
19 019 ⇒ page 56
30 010 ⇒ page 54
40 and 41 012 ⇒ page 55
42 and 43 013 ⇒ page 55
44 014 ⇒ page 55
45 and 46 015 ⇒ page 55
47 and 48 016 ⇒ page 56

Note

♦ “Adaption channels 03” and “30” are only required if the fac‐
tory-set adaption value has been altered on account of a
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♦ “Adaption channel 33”, added in model year 2002, cannot be
viewed in any measured value block.

♦ Up to model year 2001, the instrument cluster adaption values

for control units with CAN capability cannot be seen from
measured value blocks; they can only be read out in the ap‐
propriate adaption channel. The adaption value is given in the
appropriate adaption channel.
♦ From model year 2002 onwards, instrument cluster adaption
values for control units with CAN capability can be read out in
“measured value blocks 017” and “018”.
Adaption channel Measured value block
60, 61 017 ⇒ page 56
62 018 ⇒ page 56

Note

“Adaption channels 60, 61 and 62” are only required if the instru‐
ment cluster uses the corresponding data bus.

After successful adaption, the control units using the correspond‐

ing data bus are displayed in “measured value blocks 125, 126,
130, 132 and 140”.
Adaption channel Measured value block
60 125 ⇒ page 56
126 ⇒ page 57
61 130 ⇒ page 57
132 ⇒ page 58
62 140 ⇒ page 59

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Adaption table
Adaption chan‐ Function
nel
02 Service interval display reset on completion of service ⇒ page 64
03 Correction of fuel consumption indicator characteristic curve ⇒ page 65
04 Language version of driver information system (DIS) ⇒ page 66
09 Odometer reading after renewal of instrument cluster ⇒ page 67
18 Adaption of auxiliary heater ⇒ page 70
19 Radio clock / illumination of instrument cluster ⇒ page 72
30 Correction of fuel gauge sender characteristic curve ⇒ page 74
33 Correction of fuel gauge “Full” ⇒ page 75
35 Correction of speed threshold for dynamic oil pressure warning ⇒ page 76
40 Mileage since service ⇒ page 77
41 Days since service ⇒ page 78
42 Minimum mileage interval prior to service ⇒ page 79
43 Maximum mileage interval prior to service ⇒ page 80
44 Maximum time interval prior to service ⇒ page 81
45 Oil quality ⇒ page 83
46 Total fuel consumption (petrol engines only) ⇒ page 84
47 Soot content of engine oil (TDI engines only) ⇒ page 85
48 Thermal load (TDI engines only) ⇒ page 86
60 Control units using drive system data bus ⇒ page 87
61 Control units using convenience data bus ⇒ page 89
62 Control units using information data bus (display) ⇒ page 92

Performing adaption
– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 38 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– Enter desired adaption channel on keypad -2- ⇒ page 61 and
confirm entry by touching Q key.

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nel, function “10 - Adaption” must be selected again to choose a

different adaption channel.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X reading and testing
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

A - Altering adaption value by way of bar

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Shift bar -5- in required direction or touch area next to bar, so
that it moves in the desired direction.
– Touch the Save key -4-.
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Note

If the Save key does not appear on the display, entries can only
be made directly by way of the keypad ⇒ page 63 .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Store channel X
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Original value X new value X
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X value X stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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B - Altering adaption value by means of direct entry

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Touch keypad key -Item 3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter adaption value
– Enter the required adaption value on keypad -2-.
Exam‐ Required input value = “1”
ple:
Keypad entry 1

– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Store channel X
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Original value X new value X
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X value X stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

3.11 Adaption channels 02 … 09

Adaption channel 02 - Service interval display reset on completion
of service
♦ The service interval display is designed to remind drivers that
service is due. The messages appear on the centre display.
♦ The service prompt appears as of 1 month or 2,000 km before
service is due. Example: “SERVICE IN 2000 KM” is displayed
after a total mileage of 13,000 km.
♦ The remaining mileage prior to service can be interrogated by
way of the menu in the centre display by pressing the time
setting button once.
♦ If service is due, message appears on centre display for 5
seconds when ignition is switched on. It appears after the au‐
tomatic gearbox information and any navigation system des‐
tination input. Display: “SERVICE!”
♦ Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
♦ The “adaption channels 40, 41, 46, 47, 48” used to display the
dynamic service values are automatically set to “0”.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 2 for “Adaption channel 02” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 2 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
Type of service
0 Service not due
1 Service due
Service status is reset by way of the following adaption value:
Erasing service
0 Cancel service
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption:

1 - Channel 2 value 0 stored

Note

♦ “SERVICE IN 15000 KM” is displayed in the instrument clus‐

ter.
♦ 15,000 km is the starting value for the service interval display.
Conversion to higher mileage (e.g. 30,000 km for petrol en‐
gines) only takes place
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– Check the service specifications in “measured value blocks
013 … 016” ⇒ page 55 .

Adaption channel 03 - Correction of fuel consumption indicator

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 3 reading and testing
2 - Fuel consumption indicator
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “100” is the factory-set mean characteristic curve of

the fuel consumption indicator.
♦ The characteristic curve can be altered in the range of 85
… 115 %; entries must be made in steps of 5 %.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Characteristic curve of fuel consumption indicator “90
ple: %”
Keypad entry 9 0

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 3 value 90 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 04 - Language version of driver information

system (DIS)
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 4 for “Adaption channel 04” and
confirm by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 4 reading and testing
2 - Language
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
The language version is adapted by means of the following input
values:
Language version
1 German
2 English
3 French
4 Italian
5 Spanish
6 Portuguese
8 Chinese
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Language version German = “1”
ple:
Keypad entry 1

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 4 value 1 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.
Adaption channel 09 - Odometer reading
This function is used to adapt the odometer reading when renew‐
ing the instrument cluster.

Note

♦ The adaption function can only be performed on instrument

clusters with a maximum mileage of 100 km.
♦ Adaption can only be performed once for any single instrument
cluster.
♦ It is only possible to enter a higher adaption value (greater than
100 km).
♦ Up to model year 2001: If an incorrect value is entered and
confirmed, it cannot be changed again. The instrument cluster
must then be renewed.
♦ From model year 2002: Incorrect entries can be corrected until
a distance of 5 km has been covered once (after initial
change).
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– Start instrument cluster self-diagnosis ⇒ page 38 .

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From the list -1-, select function “11 - Login procedure” or “11
- Encoding II”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use the keypad -2- to enter the code number 1 3 8 6 1 .
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Function successfully implemented
– Touch ← key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 9 for “Adaption channel 09” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 9 reading and testing
2 - Kilometre reading in units of 10 km
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
– Touch keypad key -Item 3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter adaption value
– Enter the adaption value on keypad -2- (take reading from old
instrument cluster or from “Measured value block 002”
⇒ page 54 ).
X Hundred thousands: 100,000 … 655,350 km
X Ten thousands: 10,000 … 90,000 km
X Thousands: 1,000 … 9,000 km
X Hundreds: 100 ... 900 km
X Tens: 10 ... 90 km
Units: round up to next ten

Exam‐ Odometer reading “89627 km”

ple:
Keypad entry 8 9 6 3

– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Store channel 9
2 - Kilometre reading in units of 10 km
4 - Original value 0 new value 8963
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 9 value 8963 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

3.12 Adaption channels 18 … 35

Adaption channel 18 - Adaption of auxiliary heater
This function is used to adapt the auxiliary heater fitted and con‐
trolled by way of the menu of the highline instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 8 for “Adaption channel 18” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 18 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
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Auxiliary heater
0 No auxiliary heater
1 With auxiliary heater
2 With auxiliary heater; auxiliary heater “off” with “igni‐
tion off”
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ With auxiliary heater = “1”
ple:
Keypad entry 1

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 18
- Value 1 saved
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 18 - Adaption of instrument cluster without DIS

(only A6 allroad TDI from week 27.2001 onwards)
With this function the highline instrument cluster, fitted on A6 TDI
allroad without DIS from week 27.2001 onwards, is adapted.
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1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 8 for “Adaption channel 18” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 18 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
The auxiliary heater is adapted by means of the following input
values:
Highline instrument cluster
0 Highline instrument cluster with DIS
10 Highline instrument cluster without DIS
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Highline instrument cluster without DIS = “10”
ple:
Keypad entry 1 0

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 18
- Value 11 saved
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 19 - Radio clock / illumination of instrument

cluster
♦ This function is used to adapt the radio clock when renewing
the instrument cluster.
♦ From model year 2002 onwards, the illumination function of
the instrument cluster can be adapted.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 9 for “Adaption channel 19” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 19 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The current adaption value for channel 19 can be read out from
model year
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♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

The radio clock display is adapted by the following input:

Radio clock
X X X X “ No radio clock
0”
X X X X “ With radio clock
1”
From model year 2002 onwards, the illumination function of the
instrument cluster can be adapted by entering the following val‐
ues:
Illumination of instrument cluster
“ X X X X Pointers and dials light up when headlights are
0” “on”
“ X X X X Pointers light up when ignition is “on”; dials light
1” up when headlights are “on”
“ X X X X Dials light up when ignition is “on”; pointers light
2” up when headlights are “on”
“ X X X X Pointers and dials light up when ignition is “on”
3”

Note

Displays marked with an “X” can be disregarded.

– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering

adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter adaption value (up to five digits); enter “0” for empty
spaces.
Exam‐ With radio clock / pointers and dials light up when ig‐
ple: nition is on = “30001”
Keypad entry 3 0 0 0 1

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 19 value 30001 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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curve of the fuel gauge sender if the display in the instrument
cluster does not correspond to the actual tank content.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 3 0 for “Adaption channel 30” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 30 reading and testing
2 - Fuel gauge sender
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “128” is the factory-set medium resistance charac‐

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Resistance characteristic curve of fuel gauge sender
ple: “132Ω”
Keypad entry 1 3 2

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 30 value 132 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 33 - Correction of fuel gauge “Full” reading

From model year 2002 onwards, this function can be used to cor‐
rect the fuel gauge “Full” reading if the display does not correctly
show “Full” when the tank is in fact full.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 3 3 for “Adaption channel 33” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 33 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “128” corresponds to the factory setting “Full” for the
fuel gauge.
♦ The fuel gauge display “Full” can be changed in the range
112 ... 144.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
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Exam‐ Fuel gauge: Full “134”

ple:
Keypad entry 1 3 4

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 33
- Value 134 saved
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 35 - Correction of speed threshold for dynamic

oil pressure warning
This function can be used to influence the offset value for the
speed threshold for the dynamic oil pressure warning.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 3 5 for “Adaption channel 35” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 35 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value “0” is the factory-set oil pressure warning if the oil
pressure drops below 1.2 bar at a speed of 1500 rpm.
♦ The speed threshold can be increased by up to 1,000 rpm;
entries must be made in steps of 250 rpm.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
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– Enter the adaption value.

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Exam‐ “250 rpm” increase in speed threshold for dynamic oil

ple: pressure warning
Keypad entry 2 5 0

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 35 value 250 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

3.13 Adaption channels 40 … 48

Adaption channel 40 - Mileage since service
This function is used to adapt the mileage since the last service
when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 40 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ Entries can only be made in steps of 100 km; the display is

also given in units of 100 km.
♦ Adaption is implemented in miles in countries where distances
are measured in miles.

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Mileage since last service “3500 km”
ple:
Keypad entry 3 5

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 40 value 35 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 41 - Time since service

This function is used to adapt the time since the last service when
renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 41 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

Entries can only be made in days; the display is also given in days.

– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering

adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Time since last service “172 days”
ple:
Keypad entry 1 7 2

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 41 value 172 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 42 - Minimum mileage interval prior to service

This function is used to adapt the minimum mileage interval prior
to the next service.

Note

The mileage interval can be reduced to a minimum level of 5,000

km, e.g. under extreme vehicle useage conditions. For this pur‐
pose the oil quality in “Adaption channel 45” must be set to the
value “1”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 2 for “Adaption channel 42” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 42 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ Entries can only be made in steps of 1,000 km; the display is

also given in units of 1,000 km.
♦ Adaption is implemented in miles in countries where distances
are measured in miles.
♦ Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .

The country version is adapted by means of the following input

values:
Country version
15000 km Rest of World countries with km speedometer
9000 MLS Rest of World countries with mile speedometer
10000 MLS USA
15000 km Canada and Australia
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Minimum mileage interval prior to next service
ple: “15,000 km” Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 42 value 15 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 43 - Maximum mileage interval prior to service

This function is used to adapt the maximum mileage interval prior
to the next service.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 3 for “Adaption channel 43” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 43 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ Entries can only be made in steps of 1,000 km; the display is

also given in units of 1,000 km.
♦ Adaption is implemented in miles in countries where distances
are measured in miles.
♦ Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .

Engine and country version are adapted by way of the following

input values:

Engine Country version

30000 km Petrol engines Rest of World countries with km speedometer
19000 MLS Rest of World countries with mile speedometer
50000 km 4-cyl. TDI engines Rest of World countries with km speedometer
31000 MLS Rest of World countries with mile speedometer
35000 km 6-cyl. TDI engines Rest of World countries with km speedometer
22000 MLS Rest of World countries with mile speedometer
10000 MLS All USA
15000 km All Canada and Australia
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– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or

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– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering

adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Maximum mileage interval prior to next service
ple: “30,000 km”
Keypad entry 3 0

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 43 value 30 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 44 - Maximum time interval prior to service

This function is used to adapt the maximum time interval prior to
the next service.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 4 for “Adaption channel 44” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 44 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ Entries can only be made in days; the display is also given in

days.
♦ Information on applicable specifications: ⇒ Maintenance ;
Booklet 402 .

The country version is adapted by means of the following input

values:
Country version
730 days Rest of World countries
365 days USA, Canada and Australia
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Maximum time interval prior to next service “730
ple: days”
Keypad entry 7 3 0

Note

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be implemented
by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 44 value 730 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 45 - Oil quality

Note

♦ The oil quality must be re-adapted following manual service

reset.
♦ The adaption value can be set to 1 … 4. Each value from 1 … 4
is linked to a maximum mileage (channel 43) and a maximum
time (channel 44).

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 5 for “Adaption channel 45” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 45 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

Applicable specifications ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .

Engine and country version are adapted by way of the following

input values:

Engine Country version

2 Petrol engines Rest of World countries
4 4-cyl. TDI engines Rest of World countries
3 6-cyl. TDI engines Rest of World countries
1 All USA, Canada and Australia

– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption

value by way of bar” ⇒ page 62 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
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– Enter the adaption value.

permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

Exam‐ Oil quality for petrol engines in Rest of World coun‐

ple: tries = “2”
Keypad entry 2

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 45 value 2 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 46 - Total fuel consumption

Note

This adaption channel is only used for vehicles with petrol engine.

This function is used to adapt the total fuel consumption since the
last service when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 6 by
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confirm the entry by touching the
permitted Q key.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 46 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value does not represent the actual consumption, but is

rather an arithmetic value for the service display.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering

adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Total fuel consumption = “936”
ple:
Keypad entry 9 3 6

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 46 value 936 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 47 - Soot content of engine oil

Note

This adaption channel is only used for vehicles with TDI engine.

This function is used to adapt the soot content of the engine oil
since the last service when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 7 for “Adaption channel 47” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 47 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value indicated is a reference value (0 … 600) for the

service interval display.
♦ The value displayed is an arithmetic value for the amount of
soot in the engine oil referenced to a distance of 100 km.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering

adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Soot content of engine oil = “372”
ple: Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 47 value 372 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 48 - Thermal load

Note

This adaption channel is only used for vehicles with TDI engine.

This function is used to adapt the thermal load since the last serv‐
ice when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 4 8 for “Adaption channel 48” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 48 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The value indicated is a reference value (0 … 600) for the

service interval display.
♦ The value displayed is an arithmetic value for the thermal
loading of the engine oil referenced to a distance of 100 km.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering

adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Soot content of engine oil = “498”
ple:
Keypad entry 4 9 8
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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 48 value 498 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

3.14 Adaption channels 60 … 62

Adaption channel 60 - Control units using drive system data bus
This function can be used to adapt the control units using the drive
system data bus when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 6 0 for “Adaption channel 60” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 60 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ From model year 2002 onwards, the current adaption value

for “channel 60” can be read out in “measured value block 017”
⇒ page 56 .
Following
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purposes, using
in part the drive
or in whole, is not
system data bus are displayed in “measured value block 125”
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⇒ page 56 . The instrument cluster is not displayed in “meas‐

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ured value block 125”.

♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

The control units using the drive system data bus are adapted by
way of the following input values:
Control units using drive system data bus
0 Engine control unit and instrument cluster with im‐
mobilizer II
1025 Engine control unit and instrument cluster with im‐
mobilizer III
1027 Engine control unit, gearbox control unit and instru‐
ment cluster with immobilizer III
1153 Engine control unit, instrument cluster with immobil‐
izer III and low range gearing (A6 allroad)
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Engine control unit and instrument cluster with immo‐
ple: bilizer III = “1025”
Keypad entry 1 0 2 5

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 60 value 1025 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 61 for midline instrument cluster - Control units

using convenience data bus
This function can be used to adapt the control units using the
convenience data bus (when renewing instrument cluster).
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 6 1 for “Adaption channel 61” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 61 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The adaption value for a new instrument cluster is “0”.

♦ The current adaption value for “channel 61” can be read out
in “measured value block 017” ⇒ page 56 .
♦ Following successful adaption, the control units using the con‐
venience data bus are displayed in “measured value block
132” ⇒ page 58 . The instrument cluster is not displayed in
“measured value block 132”.
♦ If the Audi radio has been replaced with a third-party radio (not
connected to data bus), the adaption value must be corrected
(as without radio).
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

The control units using the convenience data bus are adapted by
way of the following input values:
Control units using convenience data bus - midline instrument
cluster
0 Instrument cluster, no radio or third-party make
4352 Instrument cluster and radio
8448 Instrument cluster and permanently installed tele‐
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12544 Instrument cluster,
with respect radio
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telephone
20736 Instrument cluster, radio and parking aid
28928 Instrument cluster, radio, permanently installed tele‐
phone and parking aid
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Instrument cluster and radio = “4352”
ple:
Keypad entry 4 3 5 2

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 61 value 4352 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 61 for highline instrument cluster - control units

using convenience data bus
This function can be used to adapt the control units using the
convenience data bus (when renewingProtected
instrument cluster).
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1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 6 1 for “Adaption channel 61” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 61 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The adaption value for a new instrument cluster is “0”.

♦ From model year 2002 onwards, the current adaption value
for “channel 61” can be read out in “measured value block 018”
⇒ page 56 .
♦ Following successful adaption, the control units using the con‐
venience data bus are displayed in “measured value block
140” ⇒ page 59 . The instrument cluster is not displayed in
“measured value block 140”.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

The control units using the convenience data bus are adapted by
way of the following input values:
Control units using convenience data bus - highline instrument
cluster (up to model year 2001)
256 Instrument cluster
768 Instrument cluster and tyre pressure monitoring
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17152 Instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring system
and parking aid
49920 Instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring system,
parking aid and auxiliary heater

Control units using convenience data bus - highline instrument

cluster (from model year 2002 onwards)
768 Instrument cluster and tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
tem
16640 Instrument cluster and parking aid
17152 Instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring system
and parking aid
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 63 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Instrument cluster and tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
ple: tem = “768”
Keypad entry 7 6 8

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 61 value 768 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Adaption channel 62 - Control units using display data bus

This function can be used to adapt the control units using the dis‐
play data bus when renewing the instrument cluster.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 6 2 for “Adaption channel 62” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 62 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

Note

♦ The adaption value for a new instrument cluster is “0”.

♦ From model year 2002 onwards, the current adaption value
for “channel 62” can be read out in “measured value block 018”
⇒ page 56 .
♦ Following successful adaption, the control units using the
communication data bus are displayed in “measured value
block 140” ⇒ page 59 . The instrument cluster is not displayed
in “measured value block 140”.
♦ When renewing instrument cluster ⇒ page 93 .

The control units using the display data bus are adapted by way
of the following input values:

Control units using display data bus

1 Instrument cluster and radio
2 ♦ Instrument cluster and permanently installed telephone with multi-function steering wheel
♦ Instrument cluster and USA telematics with or without multi-function steering wheel

3 Instrument cluster, radio and permanently installed telephone with multi-function steering
wheel
4 Instrument cluster and navigation system NS-Low
5 Instrument cluster and navigation system RNS-D
6 Instrument cluster, navigation system NS-Low and permanently installed telephone with multi-
function steering wheel
7 ♦ Instrument cluster, radio, navigation system NS-Low and permanently installed telephone
with multi-function steering wheel
♦ Instrument cluster, navigation system RNS-D and permanently installed telephone with
multi-function
unless authorisedsteering wheel
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8 Instrument cluster and telematics without multi-function steering wheel
9 Instrument cluster, radio and telematics without multi-function steering wheel
10 Instrument cluster and telematics with multi-function steering wheel
11 Instrument cluster, radio and telematics with multi-function steering wheel
12 Instrument cluster, navigation system NS-Low and telematics without multi-function steering
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Control units using display data bus

13 Instrument cluster, navigation system RNS-D and telematics without multi-function steering
wheel
14 Instrument cluster, navigation system NS-Low and telematics with multi-function steering
wheel
15 ♦ Instrument cluster, radio, navigation system NS-Low and telematics with multi-function
steering wheel
♦ Instrument cluster, navigation system RNS-D and telematics with multi-function steering
wheel

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– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B
permitted - Altering
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with respect

– Enter the adaption value.

Exam‐ Instrument cluster and navigation system RNS-D =
ple: “5”
Keypad entry 5

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 62 value 5 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

3.15 Input values when renewing instrument

cluster
It is essential to observe the following when renewing the instru‐
ment cluster:
Before renewing the instrument cluster, proceed as follows:
– If still possible, read out and print the data from “measured
value blocks 010 … 140” on the old instrument cluster; these
data must be transferred to the new instrument cluster.
– If applicable, read and note down the odometer reading.

Note

Service interval display and odometer adaption are performed in

miles in countries with speedometer display in miles.

Take the following action after renewing the instrument cluster:

– Encode instrument cluster ⇒ page 51 .
and
– Adapt odometer reading ⇒ page 67 .
– Adapt the language version of the driver information system
(DIS) ⇒ page 66 .

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– Correct the characteristic curve of the fuel consumption indi‐

cator ⇒ page 65 (only if characteristic curve has been altered).
– Correct the characteristic curve of the fuel gauge sender
⇒ page 74 (only if characteristic curve has been altered).
– Correct the speed threshold for the dynamic oil pressure warn‐
ing ⇒ page 76 (only if speed threshold has been altered).
– Perform auxiliary heater adaption ⇒ page 70 .
– Adapt instrument cluster without DIS (only A6 allroad TDI from
week 27.2001 onwards) ⇒ page 71 .
– Perform oil quality adaption ⇒ page 83 .
– Adapt mileage since service ⇒ page 77 .
– Adapt days since service ⇒ page 78 .
– Adapt maximum mileage interval for service ⇒ page 80 .
– Adapt maximum time interval for service ⇒ page 81 .
– Adapt total fuel consumption (petrol engines only)
⇒ page 84 .
– Adapt soot content of engine oil (TDI engines only)
⇒ page 85 .
– Adapt thermal load (TDI engines only) ⇒ page 86 .
– Adapt configuration of radio clock / illumination of instrument
cluster ⇒ page 72 .
– Perform adaption for control units using drive system data bus
⇒ page 87 .
– Perform adaption for control units using convenience data bus
⇒ page 89 .
– Perform adaption for control units using information data bus
(display) ⇒ page 92 .
and
– Perform adaption of immobilizer after renewing instrument
cluster ⇒ page 111 .
– Perform vehicle key matching ⇒ page 130 .

3.16 Service interval display reset on com‐

pletion of service without -VAS 5051-
♦ The service prompt must be reset on completion of service.
♦ The service interval display
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Caution

If resetting is performed without -VAS 5051- , service is auto‐

matically set to a fixed interval value.

If -VAS 5051- is not used, the service interval display can be reset
by implementing the following procedure:
– Switch off ignition.
– Press and hold reset button for trip counter in instrument clus‐
ter.
– Switch on ignition whilst pressing button.

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– Release button.
“SERVICE!” appears on the display after releasing the trip re‐
corder button.
– Press the time setting knob in the instrument cluster within 5
seconds until the message is reset to “SERVICE IN 15000
KM”.
– Switch off ignition.

Note

The “adaption channels 40, 41, 46, 47, 48” used to display the
dynamic service values are automatically set to “0”.

If resetting is performed without -VAS 5051- , service is automat‐

ically set to a fixed interval:
Channel 42 Channel 43 Channel 44 Channel 45
Min. mileage interval Max. mileage interval Max. time interval Oil quality
15,000 km 15,000 km 365 days 1

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4 Immobilizer self-diagnosis - “Immo‐

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4.1 General notes

With “immobilizer I” the keys were originally not marked. Since
the introduction of newer versions the keys have been marked
with a -W- and an -F-.
Function
Components of the electronic immobilizer:
1- Immobilizer control unit
2- Immobilizer warning lamp -K117- in instrument cluster
3- Reader coil at ignition lock
4- Matched ignition keys with electronics (transponder)
♦ The immobilizer control unit is integrated into the instrument
cluster, i.e. the instrument cluster must be renewed if the con‐
trol unit is defective.
♦ The immobilizer acts on the engine management system by
way of a matched engine control unit.
♦ Reader coil for immobilizer reads response code of trans‐
ponder each time ignition is switched on.
♦ Immobilizer warning lamp -K117- lights up briefly if an author‐
ised vehicle key is used.
♦ If an unauthorised vehicle key is used or if there is a fault in
the system, the immobilizer warning lamp -K117- flashes con‐
tinuously when the ignition is on.

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Immobilizer self-diagnosis can now only be performed using the
vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .

Note

♦ Check the data of your vehicle diagnostic, testing and infor‐

mation system -VAS 5051- with regard to the sales centre/
importer and workshop code, as well as date and time.
♦ Immobilizer adaption function cannot be implemented with in‐
correct data.

Notes on use of keys and matching procedure for keys

♦ The engine will only start if use is made of an authorised ve‐
hicle key, i.e. a vehicle key matched to the immobilizer.
♦ The matching procedure ⇒ page 106 involves matching all
vehicle keys, including spare and emergency keys, to the im‐
mobilizer.

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♦ If new or additional vehicle keys are required, all vehicle keys

must again be matched to the immobilizer.
♦ If for some reason matching cannot be performed for all vehi‐
cle keys, e.g. due to loss of keys on a journey, customers are
to be informed that subsequent matching of all vehicle keys is
required.
♦ It is particularly important to re-match all the remaining vehicle
keys if any have been lost to ensure that the lost key is no
longer authorized to start the vehicle.

4.2 Starting immobilizer self-diagnosis

Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched off for approx. 30 seconds and then switched
on again
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select vehicle system “17 - Dash panel insert” (in‐
strument cluster).

Note

As the immobilizer is integrated into the instrument cluster, vehi‐

cle system “17 - Dash panel insert” must be selected.

– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Control unit identification of instrument cluster ⇒ page 4
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Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

IMMO IDENT NO. 14-digit identification number of immobilizer
AUZ7Z0T0033877

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– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
The following functions shown in the display -1- are available:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 99
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 102
06 Ending output ⇒ page 103
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 104
10 Adaption ⇒ page 105
Enabling (PIN) ⇒ page 106 ,
⇒ page 112
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

Note

The fault information displayed is not constantly updated, but

rather only on starting self-diagnosis or using function “05 - Eras‐
ing fault memory”.

Procedure
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 98 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 101 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
again and erase fault memory ⇒ page 102 .
– Select function “06 - End of output” from list ⇒ page 103 .
B - No faults detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”

⇒ page 103 .

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4.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

ed in fault memory together with an indication of the type of
fault.
♦ The fault tables are arranged according to the 5-digit fault co‐
des in the left-hand column.
♦ Faults relating to the instrument cluster may also be displayed
since the immobilizer is integrated into the instrument cluster.
♦ The fault memory records all static and sporadic faults. If a
fault occurs and persists for at least 2 seconds, it is identified
as a static fault. If a fault then no longer occurs, it is stored as
“sporadic”. “Sporadic” additionally appears on the display.
♦ After switching on the ignition, all existing faults are set to
“sporadic” and only stored as static if they still exist after
checking.
♦ Sporadic faults which do not re-occur in the course of 50 driv‐
ing cycles (ignition switched on for at least 5 minutes, vehicle
speed greater than 30 km/h) are erased.
♦ Please do not immediately renew components indicated as
faulty by the -VAS 5051- ; first check the wiring and connectors
of these components according to the current flow diagram.
Also check the earth connections against the current flow di‐
agram. This is particularly important in the case of “sporadic”
faults.
♦ On completion of repair work, interrogate fault memory again
and erase.
♦ After performing repairs, additionally interrogate the fault
memory of the engine control unit and erase the entry “Engine
control unit disabled”. Check other faults stored and eliminate
if necessary.

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01128 ♦ Connector not plugged in or fault – Check (visually inspect) con‐
Immobilizer reader coil -D2- in reading coil/wiring nector and reading coil/wiring
and
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♦ Immobilizer control unit (integra‐ – Erase fault memory
ted into instrument cluster) de‐ ⇒ page 102 and interrogate
fective again ⇒ page 99 ; renew instru‐
ment cluster if necessary ⇒
Rep. Gr. 90

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01176 ♦ Fault in reading coil or wiring – Check (visually inspect) reading
Key (contact resistance/loose con‐ coil/wiring and connector and
♦ Signal too small tact) renew reading coil if necessary
⇒ Rep. Gr. 96
♦ No or defective electronics in ig‐ – Replace ignition key, re-match
nition key (transponder) all ignition keys and check func‐
tion ⇒ page 106
♦ Not authorized ♦ Mechanically correct ignition – Re-match all ignition keys and
key not matched check function ⇒ page 106

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01177 ♦ Engine control unit not matched – Match engine control unit
Engine control unit ⇒ page 112
Not authorised ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
positive in W-wire check wiring and connectors

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01179 ♦ Ignition keys not properly – Re-match all ignition keys and
Key programming not OK matched check function ⇒ page 106

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒
Control unit defective Rep. Gr. 90

4.5 Erasing fault memory

Note

If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory again

and eliminate fault.
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Procedure
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 99 .
• All faults eliminated
After interrogation of fault memory:
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

erased !
– Touch the OK button in display -2-.
– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.

Note

This erases faults stored during fault rectification, e.g. as a result

of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

4.6 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

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4.7 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 98 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

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– Use keypad -2- to enter the desired “display group number”

⇒ page 104 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Overview of display groups

Display group 020
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 AU 1st and 2nd positions of identification number
2 Z7 3rd and 4th positions of identification number
3 Z0 5th and 6th positions of identification number
4 T0 7th and 8th positions of identification number

Note

Example of 14-digit immobilizer identification number:

AUZ7Z0T0033877.

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Display group 021

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 03 9th and 10th positions of identification number
2 38 11th and 12th positions of identification number
3 77 13th and 14th positions of identification number
4 Not used

Note

Example of 14-digit immobilizer identification number:

AUZ7Z0T0033877.

Display group 022

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Starting authorized
… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no, i.e. vehicle key not/incorrectly matched or engine control unit incor‐
rectly encoded/defective

2 Response from engine control unit

… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no, i.e. either engine control unit is in “Run-on mode” or there is a fault in
the engine control unit or wiring
Depending on engine control unit, “0 = Engine control unit responds No” appears
on display for 10 ... 30 seconds after switching off engine and ignition, i.e. engine
control unit has been enabled and there are no faults. Start self-diagnosis again
to be certain ⇒ page 98
3 Key OK
… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no,
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4 Not used

4.8 Adaption

Note

The immobilizer PIN must be obtained before the adaption func‐

tion can be implemented ⇒ “4.9 Establishing PIN”, page 106 .

With the "Adaption" function the following changes can be made

and stored:
♦ Matching vehicle keys ⇒ page 106 .
♦ Matching following renewal of engine control unit
⇒ page 112 .
♦ Matching following renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 111 .

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4.9 Establishing PIN

♦ For security reasons, the PIN for the immobilizer is encoded.
The encoded secret number (PIN = Personal Identification
Number) is made up of 7 digits.
♦ The PIN can only be used in combination with the vehicle di‐
agnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .
♦ The 7-digit PIN must be obtained by way of the appropriate
regional sales centre/importer on the basis of the 14-digit im‐
mobilizer/engine control unit identification number.
♦ The 14-digit identification number of the immobiliser/engine
control unit can be read out using the self-diagnosis.
♦ The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number
has to be requested. The PIN is ofProtected
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♦ In all countries in which the online and fax interrogation has
been switched to the 7-digit PIN, interrogation of the 4-digit
PIN is no longer possible.

4.10 Matching vehicle keys

Note

♦ If new or additional ignition keys are required, they must be

matched to the immobilizer.
♦ All ignition keys, including those already authorised, must al‐
ways be re-matched.
♦ It is particularly important to re-match all the remaining vehicle
keys if any have been lost to ensure that the lost key is no
longer authorized to start the vehicle.
♦ If it is not possible to match all keys, e.g. during a journey,
customers must have this done at a later date at their local
Audi dealership.
♦ The number of keys already matched is displayed after se‐
lecting function “10 - Adaption” in “Channel 21”.

Procedure
• All ignition keys available. If there is no old ignition key avail‐
able ⇒ “4.11 Lost key procedure”, page 111 .
– Insert the first key in the ignition lock and switch on the ignition.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 98 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051-

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Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

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– Touch the Done key.

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PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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1 2 3 + A B C D
E F G H
4 5 6 – I J K L
M N O P
7 8 9 . Q R S T
U V W X
C 0 Q Y Z

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

– Touch → key.
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PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

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– Touch the Done key.

When this display appears, the immobilizer warning lamp -K117-
in the instrument cluster lightsbyup
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Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

sage appears.
♦ 3 attempts at entering a correct PIN are immediately possible.
The next 3 attempts are only possible after at least 10 minutes.
To do so, the ignition must be left switched on and function “06
- End of output” must be selected from list -1- to exit from self-
diagnosis.
♦ The waiting time is doubled up to a maximum of 255 minutes
after every 3 further incorrect entries.

Once immobilizer has been disarmed:

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 2 1 for “Adaption channel 21” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Enter the number of keys to be matched.
Example: 4 keys including the one in the ignition lock

Note

A maximum of 8 keys can be matched.

– Move the bar -5- to the right or touch the panel to the right of
the bar until the bar is positioned under the number
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Note

It is also possible to touch the keypad key -Item 3-, then the key
4 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

– Touch the Save key -4-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 21 reading and testing
2 - New number of keys:
4 - Original value “2” new value “4” (example)
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.
Matching is then implemented.
• The matching time per key must not exceed 30 seconds. Oth‐
erwise the immobilizer warning lamp -K117- in the instrument
cluster starts to flash and the whole enabling procedure (PIN)
must be repeated.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption:

1 - Channel 21 value “4” stored
The immobilizer warning lamp -K117- in the instrument cluster
goes out; the key in the ignition lock has been matched.
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Insert the next key in the ignition lock and switch on the igni‐
tion.
– Repeat the procedure until all keys have been matched.
The vehicle key matching procedure matches the fixed code of
the key concerned (transponder) to the immobilizer.
– Interrogate the fault memory on completion of key matching
⇒ page 99 .
If no fault has been stored, the “Key matching” function has been
successfully completed.
Ignition key matching is terminated automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
♦ On reaching the number of keys to be matched.
♦ If the ignition is switched on again with an already matched
key and left switched on for more than 1 second (fault is stor‐
ed).
♦ If the permitted matching time of 30 seconds per key after
switching on the ignition is exceeded (fault is stored).
♦ If a fault is stored during the key matching procedure.

4.11 Lost key procedure

– Manufacture or order replacement ignition key on basis of lock
number.
– Match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 106 .
– On vehicles with remote control function, match all keys to the
remote control unit ⇒ Body self-diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01 , “Re‐
mote control key matching” function.

4.12 Matching following renewal of instru‐

ment cluster
The instrument cluster (with integrated immobilizer) is adapted to
the engine control unit. If the instrument cluster is renewed, it must
be adapted to the engine control unit.
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
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switch on the ignition.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis on the new instrument cluster
⇒ page 98 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

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Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

– Match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 106 .

4.13 Matching following renewal of engine

control unit
♦ The engine control unit is adapted to the instrument cluster
(with integrated immobilizer). If the engine control unit is re‐
newed, it must be adapted to the immobilizer.
♦ If there is no authorised ignition key available, all keys must
be replaced ⇒ page 111 .
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Insert the old (authorised) ignition key in the ignition lock.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 98 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051-

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immobilizer identification number

is only valid on the day it is requested

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– Touch the Done key.

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Enabling (PIN) Code 42
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PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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E F G H
4 5 6 – I J K L
M N O P
7 8 9 . Q R S T
U V W X
C 0 Q Y Z

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0919880
Function test C5 INSTR. CLUSTER UN4 D15
Enabling (PIN) Code 42
Workshop code 12345

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PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

– Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching No key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0919880
Function test C5 INSTR. CLUSTER UN4 D15
Enabling (PIN) Code 42
Workshop
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permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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PIN valid Done

Key matching/adaption can
be implemented

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– Touch the Done key.

When this display appears, the immobilizer warning lamp -K117-
in the instrument cluster lights up and the immobilizer is disarmed.

Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

Once immobilizer has been disarmed:

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 0 for “Adaption channel 00” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 0 Erase adaption values?
– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Channel 0 Adaption values erased
The engine control unit identifier is stored in the immobilizer and
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the engine can be started.

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with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

4.14 Emergency start using -VAS 5051-

The emergency starting function can be used to start a vehicle
which has been rendered inoperative by the immobilizer. The ve‐
hicle can then be driven to the nearest Audi dealer for servicing.
Procedure
• The customer must furnish proof of authorisation to use the
vehicle or ownership by showing the vehicle documents and
personal identification.
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 98 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051-

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– Touch the Done key.

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
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Enabling (PIN) Code 42
Workshop code 12345

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– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0919880
Function test C5 INSTR. CLUSTER UN4 D15
Enabling (PIN) Code 42
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

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– Touch the Done key.

Once the enabling (PIN) procedure has been successfully com‐
pleted, the immobilizer warning lamp -K117- lights up constantly
and the immobilizer is disarmed as follows:
♦ For as long as the engine runs and the ignition key is left in
position.

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♦ For 45 minutes, as long as the ignition key is left in position

(engine not running).
♦ For 10 minutes if the ignition key is removed.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.
– Switch off ignition and then start engine.

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bilizer II” (as of week 27/1999)

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5.1 General notes

With the “immobilizer II”, the keys are marked with a -W-.
Function
Components of the electronic immobilizer:
1- Immobilizer control unit
2- Immobilizer warning lamp -K115- in instrument cluster
3- Reader coil at ignition lock
4- Matched ignition keys with electronics (transponder)
♦ The electronic immobilizer control unit is integrated into the
instrument cluster, i.e. the instrument cluster must be renewed
if the control unit is defective.
♦ The immobilizer is a system designed to enable/disable the
engine control unit by way of the W-wire.
♦ The transponder code consists of a fixed code and an addi‐
tional variable code. This changes each time the engine is
started and thus prevents copying of the transponder.
♦ Every immobilizer has a different algorithm (code generator)
for changing the variable code, and this remains the same over
the life of the system. On vehicle key matching, the immobilizer
writes this arithmetic rule into the key transponder and at the
same time learns the respective transponder fixed code.
♦ Any individual key can be identified by means of the fixed
code, so it is also possible to disable a key which has been
lost. Each time the ignition is switched on, the immobilizer
reader coil reads out the transponder fixed code of the key and
then the variable code and checks whether the key concerned
is authorised to start the vehicle.
♦ The immobilizer warning lamp -K115- lights up briefly (max. 3
seconds) and then goes out if an authorised vehicle key is
used.
♦ If an unauthorised vehicle key is used or if there is a fault in
the system, the immobilizer warning lamp -K115- flashes con‐
tinuously when the ignition is on.

Note

Immobilizer self-diagnosis can now only be performed using the

vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .

Immobilizer PIN
♦ For security reasons, the PIN for the immobilizer is encoded.
The encoded secret number (PIN = Personal Identification
Number) is made up of 7 digits. It must be obtained by way of
the appropriate regional sales centre/importer on the basis of
the 14-digit immobilizer/engine control unit identification num‐
ber ⇒ page 129 .
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permitted unless the vehicle
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agnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .
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Note

♦ Check the data of your vehicle diagnostic, testing and infor‐

mation system -VAS 5051- with regard to the sales centre/
importer and workshop code, as well as date and time.
♦ Immobilizer adaption function cannot be implemented with in‐
correct data.

Notes on use of keys and matching procedure for keys

♦ The engine will only start if use is made of an authorised ve‐
hicle key, i.e. a vehicle key matched to the immobilizer.
♦ The matching procedure ⇒ page 130 involves matching all
vehicle keys, including spare and emergency keys, to the im‐
mobilizer.
♦ If new or additional vehicle keys are required, all vehicle keys
must again be matched to the immobilizer.
♦ If for some reason matching cannot be performed for all vehi‐
cle keys, e.g. due to loss of keys on a journey, customers are
to be informed that subsequent matching of all vehicle keys is
required.
♦ It is particularly important to re-match all the remaining vehicle
keys if any have been lost to ensure that the lost key is no
longer authorized to start the vehicle.

5.2 Starting immobilizer self-diagnosis

Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
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• Ignition switched on.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select vehicle system “17 - Dash panel insert” (in‐
strument cluster).

Note

As the immobilizer is integrated into the instrument cluster, vehi‐

cle system “17 - Dash panel insert” must be used.

– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Control unit identification of instrument cluster ⇒ page 4 (up
to model year 1999) or ⇒ page 38 (from model year 2000
onwards)
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer

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Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

Immobilizer ident. no. 14-digit identification number of immobilizer
AUZ5Z0X1162041

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Selection of functions:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 122
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 125
06 Ending output ⇒ page 126
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 127
10 Adaption ⇒ page 129
Enabling (PIN) ⇒ page 130 ,
⇒ page 135
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

5.3 Interrogating fault memory

Note

The fault information displayed is not constantly updated, but

rather only on starting self-diagnosis or using function “05 - Eras‐
ing fault memory”.
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Procedure
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 121 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 124 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
again and erase fault memory ⇒ page 125 .
– Select function “06 - End of output” from list ⇒ page 126 .
B - No faults detected:
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– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”
⇒ page 126 .

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5.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01128 ♦ Connector not plugged in or fault – Check (visually inspect) con‐
Immobilizer reader coil -D2- in reading coil/wiring nector and reading coil/wiring
and renew reading coil if neces‐
sary ⇒ Rep. Gr. 96
♦ Immobilizer control unit (integra‐ – Erase fault memory
ted into instrument cluster) de‐ ⇒ page 125 and interrogate
fective again ⇒ page 122 ; renew in‐
strument
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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01176 ♦ Fault in reading coil or wiring – Check (visually inspect) reading
Key (contact resistance/loose con‐ coil/wiring and connector and
♦ Signal too small tact) renew reading coil if necessary
⇒ Rep. Gr. 96
♦ No or defective electronics in ig‐ – Replace ignition key, re-match
nition key (transponder) all ignition keys and check func‐
tion ⇒ page 130
♦ Not authorized ♦ Mechanically correct ignition – Re-match all ignition keys and
key not matched check function ⇒ page 130

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01177 ♦ Engine control unit not matched – Match engine control unit
Engine control unit ⇒ page 135
Not authorised ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
positive in W-wire check wiring and connectors

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01179 ♦ Ignition keys not properly – Re-match all ignition keys and
Key programming not OK matched check function ⇒ page 130

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒
Control unit defective Rep. Gr. 90

5.5 Erasing fault memory

Note

♦ If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory

again and eliminate fault.
♦ Once the fault memory has been erased, the faults are only
updated after the ignition is switched off and on again.
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• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 122 .
• All faults eliminated
After interrogation of fault memory:
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

erased !
– Touch the OK button in display -2-.
– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.

Note
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of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

5.6 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

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5.7 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 121 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter the desired “display group number”
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

Overview of display groups

Display group 020
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 AU 1st and 2nd positions of identification number
2 Z5 3rd and 4th positions of identification number
3 Z0 5th and 6th positions of identification number
4 X1 7th and 8th positions of identification number

Note

♦ Example of 14-digit immobilizer identification number:

AUZ5Z0X1162041.
♦ This display group is no longer used with newer versions.

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Display group 021

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 16 9th and 10th positions of identification number
2 20 11th and 12th positions of identification number
3 41 13th and 14th positions of identification number
4 Not used

Note

♦ Example of 14-digit immobilizer identification number:

AUZ5Z0X1162041.
♦ This display group is no longer used with newer versions.

Display group 022

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Starting authorized
… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no, i.e. vehicle key not/incorrectly matched or engine control unit incor‐
rectly encoded/defective

2 Response from engine control unit

… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no, i.e. either engine control unit is in “Run-on mode” or there is a fault in
the engine control unit or wiring
Depending on engine control unit, “0 = Engine control unit responds No” appears
on display for 10 ... 30 seconds after switching off engine and ignition, i.e. engine
control unit has been enabled and there are no faults. Start self-diagnosis again
to be certain ⇒ page 121
3 Key
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• 0 = Fault, i.e. key or coil defective

4 Number of matched keys

… • Max. 8 keys

Display group 023

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Authorised variable code
… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no, i.e. variable code not authorised (arithmetic rule for variable code in
key is not the same as that in the instrument cluster).

2 Key status
… • 1 = Transponder in key is blocked, i.e. arithmetic rule in key can no longer be
overwritten. Key can no longer be matched to a different immobilizer system
• 0 = Transponder in key not blocked, i.e. transponder has not yet been matched
to the instrument cluster

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Display group 023

Display zones Explanatory notes
3 Fixed code authorized
… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no (i.e. the fixed code in the key transponder is not authorised)

4 Not used

5.8 Adaption

Note

The immobilizer PIN must be obtained before the adaption func‐

tion can be implemented ⇒ “5.9 Establishing PIN”, page 129 .

With the "Adaption" function the following changes can be made

and stored:
♦ Matching vehicle keys ⇒ page 130 .
♦ Matching following renewal of engine control unit
⇒ page 135 .
♦ Matching following renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 135 .

5.9 Establishing PIN

♦ For security reasons, the PIN for the immobilizer is encoded.
The encoded secret number (PIN = Personal Identification
Number) is made up of 7 digits.
♦ The PIN can only be used in combination with the vehicle di‐
agnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .
♦ The 7-digit PIN must be obtained by way of the appropriate
regional sales centre/importer on the basis of the 14-digit im‐
mobilizer/engine control unit identification number.
♦ The 14-digit identification number of the immobiliser/engine
control unit can be read out using the self-diagnosis.
♦ The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number
has to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or
other dealerships.
♦ In all countries in which the online and fax interrogation has
been switched to the 7-digit PIN, interrogation of the 4-digit
PIN is no longer possible.

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5.10 Matching vehicle keys

Note

♦ If new or additional ignition keys are required, they must be

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longer authorized to start the vehicle.

♦ If it is not possible to match all keys, e.g. during a journey,
customers must have this done at a later date at their local
Audi dealership.
♦ The number of keys already matched is displayed after se‐
lecting function “10 - Adaption” in “Channel 21” and in “meas‐
ured value block 022”.
♦ Once a key has been matched, it is blocked and can no longer
be matched to a different immobilizer system.

Procedure
• All ignition keys available. If there is no old ignition key avail‐
able ⇒ “5.11 Lost key procedure”, page 135 .
– Insert the first key in the ignition lock and switch on the ignition.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 121 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
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Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 2062
Workshop code 12345

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Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Touch the Done key.

Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051-

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Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert

4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

– Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching No key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN transfer
PIN valid Done
Key matching/adaption can
be implemented

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– Touch the Done key.

When this display appears, the immobilizer warning lamp -K115-
in the instrument cluster lights up and the immobilizer has been
disarmed.

Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

sage appears.
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The next 3 attempts are only possible after at least 10 minutes.
To do so, the ignition must be left switched on and function “06
- End of output” must be selected from list -1- to exit from self-
diagnosis.
♦ The waiting time is doubled up to a maximum of 255 minutes
after every 3 further incorrect entries.

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Once immobilizer has been disarmed:

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 2 1 for “Adaption channel 21” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 21 reading and testing
2 - New number of keys:
4 - Bar set to current adaption value, e.g. “2”. The display shows
the number of ignition keys (in this case “2”) matched to the sys‐
tem.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Enter the number of keys to be matched.
Example: 4 keys including the one in the ignition lock

Note

A maximum of 8 keys can be matched.

– Move the bar -5- to the right or touch the panel to the right of
the bar until the bar is positioned under the number “4” (ex‐
ample).

Note

It is also possible to touch the keypad key -Item 3-, then the key
4 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

– Touch the Save key -4-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 21 reading and testing
2 - New number of keys:
4 - Original value “2” new value “4” (example)
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.
Matching is then implemented.
• The matching time per key must not exceed 30 seconds. Oth‐
erwise the immobilizer warning lamp -K115- in the instrument
cluster starts to flash and the whole enabling procedure (PIN)
must be repeated.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption:

1 - Channel 21 value “4” stored
The immobilizer warning lamp -K115- in the instrument cluster
goesProtected
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– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Insert the next key in the ignition lock and switch on the igni‐
tion. The immobilizer warning lamp -K115- lights up when the
ignition is switched on and goes out after approx. 1 second.
This key has now also been matched.
– Repeat the procedure until all keys have been matched. With
the last key, the immobilizer warning lamp -K115- goes out
approx. 2 seconds after the key has been matched success‐
fully, and a brief confirmation signal is given (warning lamp off
for 0.5 seconds, warning lamp on for 0.5 seconds, warning
lamp off).
– Interrogate the fault memory on completion of key matching
⇒ page 122 .
If no fault has been stored, the “Key matching” function has been
successfully completed.
Ignition key matching is terminated automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
♦ On reaching the number of keys to be matched.
♦ If the ignition is switched on again with an already matched
key and left switched on for more than 1 second (fault is stor‐
ed).
♦ If the permitted matching time of 30 seconds per key after
switching on the ignition is exceeded (fault is stored).
♦ If a fault is stored during the key matching procedure.

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5.11 Lost key procedure

– Manufacture or order replacement ignition key on basis of lock
number.
– Match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 130 .
– On vehicles with remote control function, match all keys to the
remote control unit ⇒ Body self-diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01 , “Re‐
mote control key matching” function.

5.12 Matching following renewal of instru‐

ment cluster
The instrument cluster (with integrated immobilizer) is adapted to
the engine control unit. If the instrument cluster is renewed, it must
be adapted to the engine control unit.
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Insert the old (authorised) ignition key in the ignition lock and
switch on the ignition.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer
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– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

– Match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 130 .

5.13 Matching following renewal of engine

control unit
♦ The engine control unit is adapted to the instrument cluster
(with integrated immobilizer). If the engine control unit is re‐
newed, it must be adapted to the immobilizer.
♦ If there is no authorised ignition key available, all keys must
be replaced ⇒ page 135 .
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Insert the old (authorised) ignition key in the ignition lock.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 121 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

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Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

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Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert

4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Touch the Done key.

← Test instruments Skip Print Help →

– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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Display on -VAS 5051-

Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
1 2 3 + A B C D
E F G H
4 5 6 – I J K L
M N O P
7 8 9 . Q R S T
U V W X
C 0 Q Y Z

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– Use the keypad to enter the
withpreviously established
respect to the correctness 7-digit
of information PIN.
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– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

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– Touch the Done key.

When this display appears, the immobilizer warning lamp -K115-
in the instrument cluster lights up and the immobilizer has been
disarmed.

Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

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♦ 3 attempts at entering a with

correct
respectPIN
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The next 3 attempts are only possible after at least 10 minutes.
To do so, the ignition must be left switched on and function “06
- End of output” must be selected from list -1- to exit from self-
diagnosis.
♦ The waiting time is doubled up to a maximum of 255 minutes
after every 3 further incorrect entries.

Once immobilizer has been disarmed:

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 0 for “Adaption channel 00” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 0 Erase adaption values?
– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Channel 0 Adaption values erased
The engine control unit identifier is stored in the immobilizer and
the engine can be started.

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5.14 Emergency start using -VAS 5051-

The emergency starting function can be used to start a vehicle
which has been rendered inoperative by the immobilizer. The ve‐
hicle can then be driven to the nearest Audi dealer for servicing.
Procedure
• The customer must furnish proof of authorisation to use the
vehicle or ownership by showing the vehicle documents and
personal identification.
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 121 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.
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Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Touch the Done key.

Display on -VAS 5051-

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Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert

4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D14
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

No
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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Touch the Done key.

Once the enabling (PIN) procedure has been successfully com‐
pleted, the fault lamp lights up constantly and the immobilizer is
disarmed as follows:
♦ For as long as the engine runs and the ignition key is left in
position.
♦ For 45 minutes, as long as the ignition key is left in position
(engine not running).
♦ For 10 minutes if the ignition key is removed.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.
– Switch off ignition and then start engine.

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6 Immobilizer self-diagnosis - “Immo‐

bilizer III” as of week 18/2000

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6.1 General notes

With the “immobilizer III”, the keys are marked with a -W-.
As with the “immobilizer II”, the code is made up of a fixed code
and a variable code component.
Function
Components of the “immobilizer III”:
1- Matched immobilizer control unit
2- Immobilizer warning lamp -K115- in instrument cluster
3- Reader coil at ignition lock
4- Matched engine control unit
5- Matched ignition keys with electronics (transponder)
♦ The electronic immobilizer control unit is integrated into the
instrument cluster, i.e. the instrument cluster must be renewed
if the control unit is defective.
♦ The immobilizer is a system designed to enable/disable the
engine control unit by way of the drive system data bus.
♦ The transponder code consists of a fixed code and a variable
code. This changes each time the engine is started and thus
prevents copying of the transponder.
♦ Every immobilizer has a different algorithm (code generator)
for changing the variable code, and this remains the same over
the life of the system. On vehicle key matching, the immobilizer
writes this arithmetic rule into
unlessthe key bytransponder
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respect to thetransponder fixed incode.
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♦ Any individual key can be identified by means of the fixed

code, so it is also possible to disable a key which has been
lost. Each time the ignition is switched on, the immobilizer
reader coil reads out the transponder fixed code of the key and
then the variable code and checks whether the key concerned
is authorised to start the vehicle.
♦ The immobilizer warning lamp -K115- lights up briefly (max. 3
seconds) and then goes out if an authorised vehicle key is
used.
♦ If an unauthorised vehicle key is used or if there is a fault in
the system, the immobilizer warning lamp -K115- flashes con‐
tinuously when the ignition is on.

Note

Immobilizer self-diagnosis can now only be performed using the

vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .

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Note

♦ Check the data of your vehicle diagnostic, testing and infor‐

mation system -VAS 5051- with regard to the sales centre/
importer and workshop code, as well as date and time.
♦ Immobilizer adaption function cannot be implemented with in‐
correct data.

Notes on use of keys and matching procedure for keys

♦ The engine will only start if use is made of an authorised ve‐
hicle key, i.e. a vehicle key matched to the immobilizer.
♦ The matching procedure ⇒ page 153 involves matching all
vehicle keys, including spare and emergency keys, to the im‐
mobilizer.
♦ If new or additional vehicle keys are required, all vehicle keys
must again be matched to the immobilizer.
♦ If for some reason matching cannot be performed for all vehi‐
cle keys, e.g. due to loss of keys on a journey, customers are
to be informed that subsequent matching of all vehicle keys is
required.
♦ It is particularly important to re-match all the remaining vehicle
keys if any have been lost to ensure that the lost key is no
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6.2 Starting immobilizer self-diagnosis

Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched on.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select vehicle system “17 - Dash panel insert” (in‐
strument cluster).

Note

As the immobilizer is integrated into the instrument cluster, vehi‐

cle system “17 - Dash panel insert” must be used.

– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Control unit identification of instrument cluster ⇒ page 38
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer

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Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

WAUZZZ4BZYN004321 17-position vehicle ident. no. (chassis number) (display as of immobilizer III
⇒ page 144 )
AUZ7Z0X1137197 14-digit identification number of immobilizer

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Selection of functions:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 145
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 148
06 Ending output ⇒ page 149
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 150
10 Adaption ⇒ page 152
Vehicle ident. number transfer ⇒ page 167
Enabling (PIN) ⇒ page 153
Adaption channel 50 (PIN) ⇒ page 158 ,
⇒ page 163
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

available”:
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grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
♦ Wiring between diagnostic connection and instrument cluster
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations

6.3 Interrogating fault memory

Note

The fault information displayed is not constantly updated, but

rather only on starting self-diagnosis or using function “05 - Eras‐
ing fault memory”.

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Procedure
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 144 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 147 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
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B - No faults detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”

⇒ page 149 .

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6.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01128 ♦ Connector not plugged in or fault – Check (visually inspect) con‐
Immobilizer reader coil -D2- in reading coil/wiring nector and reading coil/wiring
and renew reading coil if neces‐
sary ⇒ Rep. Gr. 96
♦ Immobilizer control unit (integra‐ – Erase fault memory
ted intopurposes,
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again ⇒ page 148 ; renew in‐
strument cluster if necessary ⇒
Rep. Gr. 90

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01176 ♦ Fault in reading coil or wiring – Check (visually inspect) reading
Key (contact resistance/loose con‐ coil/wiring and connector and
♦ Signal too small tact) renew reading coil if necessary
⇒ Rep. Gr. 96
♦ No or defective electronics in ig‐ – Replace ignition key, re-match
nition key (transponder) all ignition keys and check func‐
tion ⇒ page 153
♦ Not authorized ♦ Mechanically correct ignition – Re-match all ignition keys and
key not matched check function ⇒ page 153

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01177 ♦ Engine control unit not matched – Match engine control unit
Engine control unit ⇒ page 163
Not authorised

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01179 ♦ Ignition keys not properly – Re-match all ignition keys and
Key programming not OK matched check function ⇒ page 153

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒
Control unit defective Rep. Gr. 90

6.5 Erasing fault memory

Note

♦ If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory

again and eliminate fault.
♦ Once the fault memory has been erased, the faults are only
updated after the ignition is switched off and on again.

Procedure
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 145 .
• All faults eliminated
After interrogation of fault memory:
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

erased !
– Touch the OK button in display -2-.
– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.
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This erases faults stored during fault rectification, e.g. as a result

of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

6.6 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

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6.7 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 144 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter the desired “display group number”
⇒ page 150 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Overview of display groups

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1 Starting authorized
… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no, i.e. vehicle key not/incorrectly matched or engine control unit incor‐
rectly encoded/defective

2 Response from engine control unit

… • 1 = Yes (regardless of whether engine control unit authorized or not)
• 0 = no, i.e. either engine control unit is in “Run-on mode” or there is a fault in
the engine control unit or wiring
Depending on engine control unit, “0 = Engine control unit responds No” appears
on display for 10 ... 30 seconds after switching off engine and ignition, i.e. engine
control unit has been enabled and there are no faults. Check by performing self-
diagnosis again ⇒ page 144 .

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Display group 022

Display zones Explanatory notes
3 Key OK
… • 1 = Possible to read correct transponder fixed code (regardless of whether
authorized or not)
• 0 = Fault, i.e. key or coil defective

4 Number of matched keys

… • Max. 8 keys

Display group 023

2 Key status
… • 1 = Transponder in key blocked, i.e. arithmetic rule in key can no longer be
overwritten; key cannot be matched to any other immobilizer system
• 0 = Transponder in key not blocked, i.e. transponder not yet matched to in‐
strument cluster

3 Fixed code authorized

… • 1 = yes
• 0 = no (i.e. the fixed code in the key transponder is not authorised)

4 Status of immobilizer
… • 4: Service delivery condition (instrument cluster replacement part)
• 5: Instrument cluster adapted during service
• 6: Keys from instrument cluster matched; normal status

Display group 024

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Disable time for instrument cluster
… • 0 … 255 minutes
This value indicates the time after which login is possible again on the instrument
cluster. If the PIN is entered incorrectly 3 times, the control unit is disabled for 10
minutes 1).
2 Engine control unit disable time
… • 0 … 255 minutes
This value indicates the time after which the adaption function can again be im‐
plemented by the engineCopying
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3 Emergency release disable time - function can no longer be implemented
4 Transponder recognition disable time

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Display group 024

Display zones Explanatory notes
… • 0 … 10 minutes
This value indicates the time after which transponder recognition is again possi‐
ble. This disable function is activated if the transponder of an unauthorised key
has been read out 20 times in succession.
• 1)The waiting time after every 3 further incorrect entries is doubled in each case up to a maximum of 255
minutes.

Display group 025

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 CAN communication with engine control unit
… • 0 = no, i.e. no CAN communication between immobilizer control unit and en‐
gine control unit
• 1 = yes, i.e. instrument cluster has recognised “immobilizer III” from engine
control unit
• 2 = yes, i.e. instrument cluster has recognised “immobilizer II” from engine
control unit

2 Not used
3 Not used
4 Not used

6.8 Adaption

Note

The immobilizer PIN must be obtained before the adaption func‐

tion can be implemented ⇒ Establishing PIN, Page
⇒ “6.9 Establishing PIN”, page 152 .

With the "Adaption" function the following changes can be made

and stored:
♦ Matching vehicle keys ⇒ page 153 .
♦ Matching following renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 158 .
♦ Matching following renewal of engine control unit
⇒ page 163 .
♦ Matching following renewal of instrument cluster and engine
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♦ For security reasons, the PIN for the immobilizer is encoded.

The encoded secret number (PIN = Personal Identification
Number) is made up of 7 digits.
♦ The PIN can only be used in combination with the vehicle di‐
agnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051- .
♦ The 7-digit PIN must be obtained by way of the appropriate
regional sales centre/importer on the basis of the 14-digit im‐
mobilizer/engine control unit identification number.

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♦ The 14-digit identification number of the immobiliser/engine

control unit can be read out using the self-diagnosis.
♦ The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number
has to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or
other dealerships.
♦ In all countries in which the online and fax interrogation has
been switched to the 7-digit PIN, interrogation of the 4-digit
PIN is no longer possible.

6.10 Matching vehicle keys

Note

♦ If new or additional ignition keys are required, they must be

matched to the immobilizer.
♦ All ignition keys, including those already authorised, must al‐
ways be re-matched.
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longer authorized to start the vehicle.
♦ If it is not possible to match all keys, e.g. during a journey,
customers must have this done at a later date at their local
Audi dealership.
♦ The number of keys already matched is displayed after se‐
lecting “Adaption” function in “Channel 21” and in “measured
value block 22”.
♦ The number of keys already matched is displayed after se‐
lecting the adaption function (channel 21).
♦ Once a key has been matched, it is blocked and can no longer
be matched to a different immobilizer system.

Procedure
• All ignition keys available. If there is no old ignition key avail‐
able ⇒ “6.11 Lost key procedure”, page 158 .
– Insert the first key in the ignition lock and switch on the ignition.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 144 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

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– Touch the Done key.

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Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

– Touch → key.
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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

– Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching No key.
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PIN transfer
PIN valid Done
Key matching/adaption can
be implemented

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– Touch the Done key.

When this display appears, the immobilizer warning lamp -K115-
in the instrument cluster lights up and the immobilizer has been
disarmed.

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Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

Once immobilizer has been disarmed:

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 2 1 for “Adaption channel 21” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Enter the number of keys to be matched.
Example: 4 keys including the one in the ignition lock

Note

A maximum of 8 keys can be matched.

– Move the bar -5- to the right or touch the panel to the right of
the bar until the bar is positioned under the number “4” (ex‐
ample).

Note

It is also possible to touch the keypad key -Item 3-, then the key
4 and confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

– Touch the Save key -4-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 21 reading and testing
2 - New number of keys:
4 - Original value “2” new value “4” (example)
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.
Matching is then implemented.
• The matching time per key must not exceed 30 seconds. Oth‐
erwise the immobilizer warning lamp -K115- in the instrument
cluster starts to flash and the whole enabling procedure (PIN)
must be repeated.

Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption:

1 - Channel 21 value “4” stored
The immobilizer warning lamp -K115- in the instrument cluster
goes out; the key in the ignition lock has been matched.
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

6.11 Lost key procedure

– Manufacture or order replacement ignition key on basis of lock
number.
– Match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 153 .
– On vehicles with remote control function, match all keys to the
remote control unit ⇒ Body self-diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01 , “Re‐
mote control key matching” function.

6.12 Matching following renewal of instru‐

ment cluster
♦ The instrument cluster (with integrated immobilizer) is adapted
to the engine control unit. If the instrument cluster is renewed,
it must be adapted to the engine control unit.
♦ Following the adaption of the instrument cluster to the engine
control unit, the vehicle keys must be matched to the vehicle
⇒ page 153 .
♦ If there is no authorised ignition key by
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replaced ⇒ authorised
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Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Insert the old (authorised) ignition key in the ignition lock and
switch on the ignition.

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– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐

mobilizer self-diagnosis on the new instrument cluster
⇒ page 144 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.
If this is not possible:
– Establish immobilizer identification number by starting engine
control unit self-diagnosis.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select vehicle system “01 - Engine electronics”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Identification of engine control unit
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer

Note

With certain engine control units, the immobilizer control unit

identification can also be read out in “measured value block 081”.

Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

WAUZZZ4BZYN004321 17-position vehicle ident. no. (chassis number) (display as of immobilizer III
⇒ page 144 )
AUZ7Z0X1137197 14-digit identification number of immobilizer
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– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer or
engine control unit identification number.

Note

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

– Touch → key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1-, select vehicle system “17 - Dash panel insert” (in‐
strument cluster).
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The 17-position vehicle ident. no. will appear here later
AUZ5Z0X1162041 14-digit identification number of immobilizer

Note

Replacement instrument clusters already have a 14-position

identification number (this is required in order to be able to simul‐
taneously renew the instrument cluster and the engine control
unit). However, this number is overwritten when the instrument
cluster is adapted to the engine control unit.

– Touch → key.
– Enable the instrument cluster ⇒ page 170 .

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Note

All new or used instrument clusters must first be enabled. Then

proceed as follows:

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select vehicle system “Channel 50 adaption”.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

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– Touch the Done key.

Display on -VAS 5051-
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PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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M N O P
7 8 9 . Q R S T
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C 0 Q Y Z

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

– Touch → key.
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PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

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– Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching No key.

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Display on -VAS 5051-

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PIN transfer
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Key matching/adaption can
be implemented

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– Touch the Done key.

Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

Once instrument cluster has been successfully matched to engine

control unit:
– Match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 153 .

6.13 Matching following renewal of engine

control unit
♦ The engine control unit is adapted to the instrument cluster
(with integrated immobilizer). If the engine control unit is re‐
newed, it must be adapted to the immobilizer.
♦ If there is no authorised ignition key available, the instrument
cluster and all keys must be renewed ⇒ page 167 .
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Insert the old (authorised) ignition key in the ignition lock.
– Establish the immobilizer identification number by starting im‐
mobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 144 .
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.
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The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has
to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other
dealerships.

– Touch → key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select vehicle system “01 - Engine electronics”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Identification of engine control unit
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer

Immobilizer control unit identification (example)

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The 17-position vehicle ident. no. will appear here later
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX The 14-position immobilizer identification number will appear here later

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A used engine control unit must first be enabled ⇒ page 170 .

Then proceed as follows:

– Touch → key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select vehicle system “Channel 50 adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Vehicle self-diagnosis 01 - Engine electronics
06A906018
Function test 1.8L R4/5VT G 0003
Adaption channel 50 (PIN) Code 10710
Workshop code 12345
Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
The PIN obtained for the
immobilizer identification number
is only valid on the day it is requested

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– Touch the Done key.

Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 01 - Engine electronics
06A906018
Function test 1.8L R4/5VT G 0003
Adaption channel 50 (PIN) Code 10710
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Enter PIN provided using displayed
keypad
Confirm PIN entered with Continue key ( → key)
Press here to display
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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

Display on -VAS 5051-
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06A906018
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Adaption channel 50 (PIN) Code 10710
Workshop code 12345

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

– Touch → key.
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Vehicle self-diagnosis 01 - Engine electronics
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06A906018
Function test 1.8L R4/5VT G 0003
Adaption channel 50 (PIN) Code 10710
Workshop code 12345
PIN entry
Entered PIN XXXXXXX correct? Yes

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

– Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching No key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 01 - Engine electronics
06A906018
Function test 1.8L R4/5VT G 0003
Adaption channel 50 (PIN) Code 10710
Workshop code 12345
PIN transfer
PIN valid Done
Key matching/adaption can
be implemented

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– Touch the Done key.

This completes adaption of engine control unit to immobiliser and
vehicle can be started.

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Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

6.14 Matching following renewal of instru‐

ment cluster and engine control unit
♦ If both the instrument cluster and the engine control unit have
been damaged at the same time (e.g. due to overvoltage) and
if the immobilizer identification number can no longer be read
out, all vehicle keys must also be replaced when renewing the
instrument cluster and the engine control unit.
♦ Reason: The old keys are blocked after they have been match‐
ed to the immobilizer and cannot be matched to other immo‐
bilizers.
♦ The immobilizer in the new instrument cluster contains a dif‐
ferent arithmetic rule for the variable code. This new rule is
written on adaption into the engine control unit and at the same
time into the transponder of the new vehicle keys. The keys
are then blocked.

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identification number can still be read out from one of the two
control units that are to be renewed. In this case, renew the control
units one after the other.

Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
– Start immobilizer self-diagnosis ⇒ page 144 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “Enter vehicle ident. no.”.

Display on -VAS 5051-

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Vehicle ident. number transfer Code 62

Workshop code 12345
Enter vehicle ID number
Enter vehicle ID number
Max. 17 characters
Press Continue key ( → key)

Press here to display

entry keypad

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– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

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– Use the keypad to enter the 17-position vehicle ident. no.

– Touch → key.
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Workshop
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in part or in whole, is not
Character conversion
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with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Checking characters entered
Please wait

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– Wait until next readout appears or (in the event of incorrect

characters) follow instructions regarding correct entry.
Display on -VAS 5051-

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Vehicle ident. number transfer
The x-th character is transferred to the vehicle

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Note

The 17 digits of the vehicle identification no. are transferred indi‐

vidually to the vehicle system.

– Wait for completion of this program stage.

Display on -VAS 5051-
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Workshop code 12345
Display vehicle ID number
Should the ID number entered and Yes
transferred to the vehicle
XXXXXXXXX No
be saved?
The vehicle identification number is at the first
17 positions in the identification
After saving, the vehicle identification number can
no longer be changed

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– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

– Incorrect vehicle ident. number can be corrected by touching
No key.

Display on -VAS 5051-

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Save vehicle ident. number
The transfer has been completed successfully Done
The function is terminated with the Done key

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– Touch the Done key.

– Then match all vehicle keys ⇒ page 153 .
The instrument cluster, engine control unit and vehicle keys have
now been adapted/matched and the vehicle can be started.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If display zone -1- indicates the fault message “System not OK”
on transfer of the vehicle ident. number, the tuning protection cat‐
egory of the engine control unit to be matched is not correct. A
distinction is made between 3 classes:
1- Petrol, TDI and turbo engines without tuning protection
2- Petrol, TDI and turbo engines with tuning protection
3- Special turbo engines
– Check whether the correct engine control unit has been fitted
⇒ Parts catalogue .

6.15 Enabling control units

All new or used instrument clusters or a used engine control unit
must first be enabled.
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched on.
– Establish immobilizer identification number by starting self-di‐
agnosis for appropriate control unit (engine or immobilizer).
– Obtain the 7-digit PIN from the applicable regional sales cen‐
tre/importer on the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identi‐
fication number.

Note

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select function “Enable (PIN)”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Workshop code 12345
Information
PIN is used to enable Done
key matching or adaption in the vehicle system
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is only valid on the day it is requested

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Touch the Done key.

← Test instruments Skip Print Help →

– Touch key Press here to display entry keypad .

Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D06
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
1 2 3 + A B C D
E F G H
4 5 6 – I J K L
M N O P
7 8 9 . Q R S T
U V W X
C 0 Q Y Z

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– Use the keypad to enter the previously established 7-digit PIN.

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Check entry and then touch Yes key.

– Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching No key.
Display on -VAS 5051-
Vehicle self-diagnosis 17 - Dash panel insert
4B0920830
Function test INSTRUMENT CLUSTER+IMMOBILIZER VDO D06
Enabling (PIN) Code 62
Workshop code 12345
PIN transfer
PIN valid Done
Key matching/adaption can
be implemented

← Test instruments Skip Print Help

– Touch the Done key.

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Note

♦ Observe the instructions given on the display if a fault mes‐

Proceed in a similar manner to enable the engine control unit.

Once instrument cluster/engine control unit has been success‐
fully enabled:
– Continue with adaption.
♦ Matching following renewal of instrument cluster
⇒ page 161 .
♦ Matching following renewal of engine control unit
⇒ page 164 .

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7 Cruise control system (CCS) self-di‐

agnosis
On vehicles with petrol engines and electronic engine power con‐
trol (electronic throttle) and with TDI engines, there are no sepa‐
rate cruise control system components other than the control
switch. All functions are implemented by the engine control unit.

7.1 Checking cruise control system - petrol

engines with electronic throttle
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Engine idling.
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– From list -1- select vehicle system “01 - Engine electronics”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Identification of engine control unit
2- Control unit identification of immobilizer
– Touch → key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– On keypad -2-, touch keys 6 6 for “Display group 066” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Check display in zone -2-.

Test condition Display zone 2 with 4-digit display

CCS enabled 1) “1” 0 0 0
Brake pedal pressed 1 0 “1” “1”
Clutch pedal pressed 1 “1” 0 0
• 1) If value “0” is displayed: Activate cruise control system ⇒ page 181 .

Test condition Display zone 2 with 8-digit display

CCS enabled 1) 0 0 0 0 “1” 0 0 0
Brake pedal pressed 0 0 0 0 1 0 “1” “1”
Clutch pedal pressed 0 0 0 0 1 “1” 0 0
• 1) If value “0” is displayed: Activate cruise control system ⇒ page 181 .

– Check display in zone -4-.

Test condition Display zone 4 with 4-digit display

Switch -B- set to “OFF”, latched 0 0 0 0

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Test condition Display zone 4 with 4-digit display

Switch -B- set to “ON” 0 0 “1” “1”
Switch -A- pressed “FIX” 0 “1” 1 1
Switch -B- set to “ACTIVATION” “1” 0 1 1
Switch -B- set to “OFF”, before latching point (de‐ 0 0 “0” 1
celeration)

Test condition Display zone 4 with 8-digit display

Switch -B- set to “OFF”, latched 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Switch -B- set to “ON” 0 0 0 0 0 0 “1” “1”
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Switch -B- set to “ACTIVATION” 0 0 0 0 “1” 0 1 1
Switch -B- set to “OFF”, before latching point (de‐ 0 0 0 0 0 0 “0” 1
celeration)

– Terminate function “08 - Reading measured value block” by

touching ← key.
If readings do not match specifications:
Checking wiring
– Unplug the connector at the cruise control system switch ⇒
Rep. Gr. 94 .
– Connect adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/31- (test box) to unplug‐
ged multi-pin connectors of engine control unit ⇒ page 180 .

Note

♦ To connect measuring instruments (e.g. voltage tester -

V.A.G 1527 B- , hand-held multimeter -V.A.G 1526 C- ) always
use auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594 C- .
♦ The contact numbers of the multi-pin connectors coincide with
the socket numbers of the adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/31- (test
box).

Caution

To avoid damaging electronic components, select the appro‐

priate measuring range before connecting the test leads and
observe the test conditions.

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– Check for open circuit and short to earth/positive in the follow‐

ing wiring:
Connector Test box -V.A.G 1598/31-
contact Socket
2 75
3 57
4 38
5 76
6 To fuse ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations
7 38
– Repair wiring if necessary.

7.2 Checking cruise control system - TDI

engines
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Engine idling.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select vehicle system “01 - Engine electronics”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– On keypad -2-, touch key 6 for “Display group 006” and con‐
firm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Check display in zone -4-.
Test condition Display zone 4
CCS enabled 1) “0”
• 1) If value “255” is displayed: Activate cruise control system
⇒ page 181 .
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– Check the display in zone -3-.

Test condition Display zone 3

Switch -B- set to “OFF”, latched 0 0 0 0 0 0
Switch -B- set to “ON” 0 0 0 0 “1” “1”
Switch A pressed “FIX” 0 0 0 “1” 1 1
Switch -B- set to “ACTIVATION” 0 0 “1” 0 1 1
Switch -B- set to “OFF”, before latching point (decel‐ 0 0 0 0 “0” 1
eration)

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Test condition Display zone 3

Brake pedal pressed 0 “1” 0 0 1 1
Clutch pedal pressed “1” 0 0 0 1 1

– Terminate function “08 - Reading measured value block” by

touching ← key.
If readings do not match specifications:
Checking wiring
– Unplug the connector at the cruise control system switch ⇒
Rep. Gr. 94 .
– Connect adapter cable (test box) to unplugged multi-pin con‐
nectors of engine control unit ⇒ page 180 .

Note

♦ To connect measuring instruments (e.g. voltage tester -

Caution

To avoid damaging electronic components, select the appro‐

priate measuring range before connecting the test leads and
observe the test conditions.

– Check for open circuit and short to earth/positive in the follow‐

ing wiring:

Connector Adapter cable -V.A.G Adapter cable - Adapter cable -

Contact 1598/22- (test box) V.A.G 1598/30- (test box) V.A.G 1598/31- (test box)
socket socket socket
2 21 4/40 45
3 10 4/1 44
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5 35 4/2 46
6 To fuse ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
7 19 4/25 14

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– Repair wiring if necessary.

7.3 Checking wiring and components using

adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/22- (text
box), -V.A.G 1598/30- or -
V.A.G 1598/31-

Note

♦ To connect measuring instruments (e.g. voltage tester -

Caution

To avoid damaging electronic components, select the appro‐

priate measuring range before connecting the test leads and
observe the test conditions.

– Select the appropriate adapter cable (test box):

Engine code letters Adapter cable
AFN up to 07.1999 -V.A.G 1598/22-
AFB all, -V.A.G 1598/30-
AKN with manual gearbox
All other engine versions -V.A.G 1598/31-
– Switch off ignition.
– Detach rubber seal of plenum chamber cover in direction of
-arrow-.
– Remove plenum chamber cover -1- to front.

– Remove cover for electronics box in plenum chamber

-arrows-.

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– Use screwdriver to carefully pry off retaining strap -arrow-.

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Adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/22- / -V.A.G 1598/30-

– Connect adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/22- / adapter cable -
V.A.G 1598/30- to unplugged multi-pin connectors of engine
control unit; do not connect engine control unit.

Adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/31-

– Connect adapter cable -V.A.G 1598/31- to unplugged con‐
nectors of engine control unit; do not connect engine control
unit. Connect earth clip to earth (not shown in diagram).

7.4 Activating/deactivating cruise control

system
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched on.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select vehicle system “01 - Engine electronics”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Identification of engine control unit
2 - Control unit identification of immobilizer
– Touch → key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From the list -1-, select function “11 - Login procedure” or “11
- Encoding II”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter code word
Activating CCS:
– On keypad -2-, touch keys 1 1 4 6 3 and confirm your entry
by touching the Q key.
Deactivating CCS:
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Continued:
– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Encoding
II” by touching ← key.
– Touch “06 - End output”.
– Switch off ignition and separate diagnostic connection.

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8 Acoustic Parking System (APS) self-

diagnosis

8.1 General notes

Different automatic parking aid systems are fitted in the Audi A6:
♦
4-channel-parking aid with 4 ultrasonic sensors in rear bumper
8-channel-parking aid with 4 ultrasonic sensors each in rear
and front bumper
The parking aid system monitors the area around the vehicle by
means of ultrasonic sensors in the bumper. The acoustic distance
indicator signal is provided by one or two tone senders in the ve‐
hicle interior.
The rear sensors are deactivated if a trailer is hitched up and the
trailer socket connected. The front sensors remain active.
Proximity warning distance when reversing or driving forward
(automatic parking system active):
♦ Distance less than approx. 60 cm for all side sensors
♦ Distance less than approx. 120 cm for front centre sensors
♦ Distance less than approx. 150 cm for rear centre sensors
Components of 4-channel parking aid:
1- Parking aid control unit -J446-
2- Rear left parking aid sender -G203-
3- Rear centre left parking aid sender -G204-
4- Rear centre right parking aid sender -G205-
5- Rear right parking aid sender -G206-
6- Rear parking aid warning buzzer -H15-
Additional components of 8-channel parking aid:
7 - Front left parking aid sender -G255-
8 - Front centre left parking aid sender -G254-
9 - Front centre right parking aid sender -G253-
10 - Front right parking aid sender -G252-
11 - Front parking aid warning buzzer -H22-
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Function
♦ After switching on the ignition, a self-test is implemented and
completed in less than 1 second. The control unit is then per‐
manently active; however, the distance monitoring system is
only activated when reverse gear is engaged, or with the 8-
channel parking aid system it can be activated and deactivated
using the parking aid button -E266- .
♦ If the parking aid system is ready for operation, a brief acoustic
signal will sound, and with the 8-channel parking aid system
the parking aid warning lamp -K136- in the parking aid button
-E266- will light up.

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♦ If a fault is detected in the system, an acoustic signal will sound

for 5 seconds, and with the 8-channel parking aid system the
parking aid warning lamp -K136- will flash.
♦ The intervals between signals become shorter as distance de‐
creases. At distances of less than 30 cm warning signals
merge into a continuous tone.
♦ No warning is given when driving alongside a wall.

8.2 Performing parking aid self-diagnosis

Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched on.

WARNING

Observe safety precautions ⇒ page 1 .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select vehicle system “76 - Parking system”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1- Control unit identification of parking system
2- Selection of functions ⇒ page 185

Parking system control unit identification (example)

76 - Parking aid Vehicle system
4B0919283.. Part no.; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue
Parking system Component designation
A6 RoW Model/country version
D.. Data level (software version) of control unit
Coding 106 Control unit encoding (checking ⇒ page 192 )
Dealership number 12345 Workshop code of -VAS 5051- with which encoding was last performed

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

The following functions shown in the display -2- are available:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 185
03 Final control diagnosis ⇒ page 190
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 191
06 Ending output ⇒ page 192
07 Coding control unit ⇒ page 192
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 194
10 Adaption ⇒ page 198
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

8.3 Interrogating fault memory

Note

The fault information displayed is not constantly updated, but

rather only on starting self-diagnosis or using function “05 - Eras‐
ing fault memory”.

Procedure
– Start parking system self-diagnosis ⇒ page 184 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 186 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
again and erase fault memory ⇒ page 191 .
– Select function “06 - End of output” from list ⇒ page 192 .
B - No faults detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.
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8.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00532 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Supply voltage positive in wiring check wiring and connectors
Signal too low

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00625 ♦ Loose contact in wire – Use current flow diagram to
Vehicle speed signal check wiring and connectors
Implausible signal

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to the correctness Fault Copyright
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01317 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring

Control unit in instrument cluster - positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
J285-
No communication ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒
Rep. Gr. 90

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01336 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Check CAN bus wiring
Convenience data bus positive in CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 220
defective
♦ Display in “measured value – Select “adaption channel 61”
block 130” for parking aid control and enter correct adaption value
unit -J446- is not “1” ⇒ page 57 ⇒ page 89 and ⇒ page 90
♦ Adaption for instrument cluster
not performed correctly

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01543 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Rear parking aid warning buzzer - positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
H15-
♦ Short to positive ♦ Rear parking aid warning buzzer – Renew rear parking aid warning
-H15- defective buzzer -H15- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01544 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Function indicator positive in wiring between park‐ check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short circuit to pos‐ ing aid control unit -J446- and
itive parking aid button -E266-
♦ Short to earth

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01545 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Rear left parking aid sender -G203- positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

♦ Defective component ♦ Rear left parking aid sender - – Renew rear left parking aid
G203- defective sender -G203- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Implausible signal

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01546 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Rear centre left parking aid sender positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
-G204-
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Rear centre left parking aid – Renew rear centre left parking
sender -G204- defective aid sender -G204- ⇒ Rep. Gr.
♦ Implausible signal 94
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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01547 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Rear centre right parking aid send‐ positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
er -G205-
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Rear centre right parking aid – Renew rear centre right parking
sender -G205- defective aid sender -G205- ⇒ Rep. Gr.
♦ Implausible signal 94

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01548 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Rear right parking aid sender - positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
G206-
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Rear right parking aid sender - – Renew rear right parking aid
G206- defective sender -G206- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Implausible signal

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01549 ♦ Short to earth in wiring – Use current flow diagram to
Parking aid sender power supply check wiring and connectors
Short to earth

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01550 ♦ Short to positive in wiring to re‐ – Use current flow diagram to
Reverse gear signal versing light switch -F4- check wiring and connectors
Short to positive

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01543 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Front parking aid warning buzzer - positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
H22-
♦ Short to positive ♦ Front parking aid warning buz‐ – Renew front parking aid warning
zer -H22- defective buzzer -H22- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01626 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Front right parking aid sender - positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
G252-
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Front right parking aid sender - – Renew front right parking aid
G252- defective sender -G252- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Implausible signal

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

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er -G253-
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Front centre right parking aid – Renew front centre right parking
sender -G253- defective aid sender -G253- ⇒ Rep. Gr.
♦ Implausible signal 94

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01628 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Front centre left parking aid sender positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
-G254-
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Front centre left parking aid – Renew front centre left parking
sender -G254- defective aid sender -G254- ⇒ Rep. Gr.
♦ Implausible signal 94

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01629 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Front left parking aid sender -G255- positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
♦ Short to positive
♦ Open circuit/short to earth

♦ Defective component ♦ Front left parking aid sender - – Renew front left parking aid
G255- defective sender -G255- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Implausible signal

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Display on -VAS 5051- Explanatory notes Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Parking aid control unit -J446- – Renew parking aid control unit -
Control unit defective defective J446- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94

8.5 Final control diagnosis

Note

♦ Final control diagnosis can only be performed with the engine

not running and the ignition switched on.
♦ Any fault identified by the final control diagnosis must be
traced and eliminated.

Procedure
– Start parking system self-diagnosis ⇒ page 184 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– In list -1- select function “03 - Final control diagnosis”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

A - 1st control element being tested
1 - Front parking aid warning buzzer -H22-
• The front warning buzzer sounds.

Note

This control element is only called up on vehicles with 8-channel

parking aid system.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - 2nd control element being tested
2 - Rear parking aid warning buzzer -H15-
• The rear warning buzzer sounds.
– Touch → key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

A - Final control diagnosis over
– Terminate function “03 - Final control diagnosis” by touching
← key.

8.6 Erasing fault memory

Note

If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory again

and eliminate fault.

Procedure
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 185 .
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After interrogation of fault memory:

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

erased !
– Touch the OK button in display -2-.
– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.

Note

This erases faults stored during fault rectification, e.g. as a result

of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

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8.7 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

8.8 Coding control unit

Note

Encoding sets the parking aid control unit -J446- to the specific
vehicle equipment.

Procedure
– Start parking system self-diagnosis ⇒ page 184 .
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– From list -1-, select function “07 - Encoding control unit”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter code word
Encoding table
0 Without towing bracket
1 With towing bracket
0 Manual gearbox
1 Automatic Gearbox
0 No function confirmation
1 With confirmation of function (ex works)
0 Saloon Rest of World
1 Avant Rest of World
2 Saloon USA
3 Avant USA
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6 S6 saloon USA
7 S6 Avant USA
8 A6 allroad
6 Audi A6/S6

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Use keypad -2- to enter control unit code on basis of encoding
table.
Example:
1 0 1 1 6 ← Keypad entry (max. 5 digits)
Audi A6
A6 Avant Rest of World
With confirmation of function (ex works)
Manual gearbox
With towing bracket
– Confirm entry by touching key Q .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Coding in progress
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Vehicle system coding completed
2 - Control unit identification with new code (old code in paren‐
theses)
– Terminate function “07 - Encoding control unit” by
touching ← key.

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8.9 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start parking system self-diagnosis ⇒ page 184 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter display group
– Enter the required “display group number” using keypad -2-.
♦ Display group overview for 4-channel parking aid system
⇒ page 194
♦ Display group overview for 8-channel parking aid system
⇒ page 195
– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

Display group overview for 4-channel parking aid system

Display group 001
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Rear left parking aid sender -G203- distance
… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

2 Rear centre left parking aid sender -G204- distance

… cm • Protected
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3 Rear centre right parking aid sender -G205- distance
… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

4 Rear right parking aid sender -G206- distance

… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

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Display group 002

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 … cm Shortest distance of the 4 measured values
2 … km/h Vehicle speed
3 Warning buzzer
… • Sound on
• Sound off

4 Not used
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Display group 003

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 …V Parking aid sender power supply
2 Reverse gear recognition
… • Rev. yes
• Rev. no

3 Trailer recognition
… • Trail. yes
• Trail. no

4 Not used

Display group 004

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Rear left parking aid sender -G203- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

2 Rear centre left parking aid sender -G204- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

3 Rear centre right parking aid sender -G205- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

4 Rear right parking aid sender -G206- oscillation delay period

… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

• 1)If the oscillation delay period is longer than 4.00 ms (with reverse gear engaged), either the parking aid
sender is defective or there is an open circuit in the wiring.

Display group overview for 8-channel parking aid system

Display group 001
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Front left parking aid sender -G255- distance
… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

2 Front centre left parking aid sender -G254- distance

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Display group 001

Display zones Explanatory notes
… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

3 Front centre right parking aid sender -G253- distance

… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

4 Front right parking aid sender -G252- distance

… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

Display group 002

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Rear left parking aid sender -G203- distance
… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

2 Rear centre left parking aid sender -G204- distance

… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

3 Rear centre right parking aid sender -G205- distance

… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

4 Rear right parking aid sender -G206- distance

… cm • 0 ... 200 cm

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Display zones Explanatory notes

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1 … cm Shortest distance of the 4 measured values

2 … cm Shortest distance of the 4 measured values
3 … km/h Vehicle speed
4 …V Parking aid sender power supply

Display group 004

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Warning buzzer
… • Sound on
• Sound off

2 Reverse gear recognition

… • Rev. yes
• Rev. no

3 Trailer recognition
… • Trail. yes
• Trail. no

4 Tailgate recognition

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Display group 004

Display zones Explanatory notes
… • Tailgate closed
• Tailgate open

Display group 005

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Parking aid button -E266-
… • Button on
• Button off

2 Parking aid warning lamp -K136- in parking aid button -E266-

… • LED on
• LED off

3 Not used
4 Not used

Display group 006

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Frontforleft
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of information

2 Front centre left parking aid sender -G254- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

3 Front centre right parking aid sender -G253- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

4 Front right parking aid sender -G252- oscillation delay period

… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

• 1) If the oscillation delay period is longer than 4.00 ms, either the parking aid sender is defective or there
is an open circuit in the wiring.

Display group 007

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Rear left parking aid sender -G203- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

2 Rear centre left parking aid sender -G204- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

3 Rear centre right parking aid sender -G205- oscillation delay period
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

4 Rear right parking aid sender -G206- oscillation delay period

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Display group 007

Display zones Explanatory notes
… ms • max. 4 ms 1)

• 1)If the oscillation delay period is longer than 4.00 ms (with reverse gear engaged), either the parking aid
sender is defective or there is an open circuit in the wiring.

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The individual functions are called up by way of the appropriate

adaption channel number.
Adaption table
Adaption chan‐ Function
nel
01 Volume of warning tone (rear) ⇒ page 201
02 Pitch (frequency) of warning tone (rear) ⇒ page 202
03 Volume of warning tone (front) ⇒ page 203
04 Pitch (frequency) of warning tone (front) ⇒ page 204

Performing function “10 - Adaption”

– Start parking system self-diagnosis ⇒ page 184 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “10 - Adaption”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter channel number
– Enter desired adaption channel on keypad -2- ⇒ page 198 and
confirm entry by touching Q key.

Note

After altering an adaption value or exiting from an adaption chan‐

nel, function “10 - Adaption” must be selected again to choose a
different adaption channel.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X reading and testing
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value

A - Altering adaption value by way of bar

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Shift bar -5- in required direction or touch area next to bar, so
that it moves in the desired direction.
– Touch the Save key -4-.

Note

If the Save key does

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Store channel X
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Original value X new value X
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X value X stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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B - Altering adaption value by means of direct entry

Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Touch keypad key -Item 3-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter adaption value
– Enter the required adaption value on keypad -2-.
Exam‐ Required input value = “1”
ple:
Keypad entry 1

– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Touch the Save key -4-.
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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Store channel X
2 - Text display for channel selected or no display
4 - Original value X new value X
– Confirm the new adaption value by touching the Accept key
-3-.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel X value X stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

8.11 Adaption channels 01 … 04

Adaption channel 01 - Volume of warning tone (rear)
This function is used to adapt the volume of the warning tone
(rear).
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 1 for “Adaption channel 01” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 1 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
Volume Low … High
Adaption value 2 3 4 5 6 7
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 199 .
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adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 200 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Medium volume = “4”
ple:
Keypad entry 4

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 1 value 4 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 02 - Pitch (frequency) of warning tone (rear)

This function is used to adapt the pitch (frequency) of the warning
tone (rear).
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 2 for “Adaption channel 02” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 2 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
Pitch 0.5 … 2 kHz
Adaption value 0 1 2 3 4
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 199 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 200 .
– Enter the adaption value.
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Keypad entry 2

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 2 value 2 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 03 - Volume of warning tone (front)

This function is used to adapt the volume of the warning tone
(front).
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 3 for “Adaption channel 03” and
confirm the entry by touching the Q key.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Channel 3 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
Volume Low … High
Adaption value 2 3 4 5 6 7
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 199 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 200 .
– Enter the adaption value.
Exam‐ Medium volume = “4”
ple:
Keypad entry 4

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 3 value 4 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

Adaption channel 04 - Pitch (frequency) of warning tone (front)

This function is used to adapt the pitch (frequency) of the warning
tone (front).
Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Enter channel number
– On keypad -2-, touch key 4 for “Adaption channel 04” and
confirm by touching the Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Channel 4 reading and testing
4 - Bar is set to current adaption value
Pitch 0.5 … 2 kHz
Adaption value 0 1 2 3 4
– Use the bar to alter the adaption value ⇒ “A - Altering adaption
value by way of bar” ⇒ page 199 .
or
– Alter the adaption value by means of direct entry ⇒ “B - Altering
adaption value by means of direct entry” ⇒ page 200 .
– Enter the adaption value.
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ple:
Keypad entry 2

Note

The fault message “Function unknown or cannot be implemented

at present” appears if an implausible value is entered.

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Display on -VAS 5051- following successful adaption. Example:

1 - Channel 4 value 2 stored
– Terminate function “10 - Adaption” by touching ← key.

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9 Automatic headlight range control

self-diagnosis

9.1 General notes

Differing automatic headlight range control systems are fitted in
the Audi A6:
♦ Automatic static headlight range control on all vehicles with
gas discharge headlights (excl. S6 and A6 allroad) up to model
year 2000.
♦ Automatic dynamic headlight range control on S6, A6 allroad
and A6 from model year 2001 onwards.
Function
♦ The automatic static headlight range control system corrects
the angle of the dipped beam only at the start of a journey and
when the vehicle is stationary.
♦ The automatic dynamic headlight range control system addi‐
tionally maintains a constant dip angle when the dipped head‐
lights are switched on and the vehicle's inclination changes
due to acceleration or reduction of speed.
♦ One level sender each at the front and rear axles signals the
compression of the vehicle suspension in both headlight range
control systems. A signal proportional to the running speed is
additionally processed.
♦ The control unit evaluates these signals and actuates the
headlight range control motors with dipped beam switched on.
♦ Drivers are made aware of system faults by way of a warning
symbol in the centre display of the instrument cluster.
Components of automatic headlight range control system:
1- Headlight range control unit -J431-
2- Rear left vehicle level sender -G76-
3- Front left vehicle level sender -G78-
4- Left headlight range control motor -V48-
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9.2 Starting automatic headlight range con‐
trol self-diagnosis
Procedure
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
connected and vehicle self-diagnosis selected
⇒ page 1 .
• Ignition switched on.

WARNING

Observe safety precautions ⇒ page 1 .

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– From list -1- select vehicle system “55 - Headlight range con‐
trol”.
– Wait until next display screen appears.

1- Headlight range control unit identification

2- Selection of functions ⇒ page 207

Headlight range control unit identification (example)

55 - Headlight range control Vehicle system
4B0919283.. Part no.; allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue
Dynamic HRC Component designation
D.. Data level (software version) of control unit
Coding 13 Control unit encoding (checking ⇒ page 216 )
Dealership number 12345 Workshop code of -VAS 5051- with which encoding was last performed

Display on -VAS 5051- :

The following functions shown in the display -2- are available:
Functions Page
02 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ page 208
03 Final control diagnosis ⇒ page 211
04 Basic setting ⇒ page 212
05 Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 214
06 Ending output ⇒ page 215
07 Coding control unit ⇒ page 216
08 Reading measured value block ⇒ page 217
All other functions displayed cannot be selected or can be ignored
in this case.
Fault messages on -VAS 5051-
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system
-VAS 5051- .

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If display zone -1- shows fault message “Vehicle system not

9.3 Interrogating fault memory

The fault information displayed is not constantly updated, but

rather only on starting self-diagnosis or using function “05 - Eras‐
ing fault memory”.

Procedure
– Start automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis
⇒ page 206 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Eliminate fault(s) on basis of fault tables ⇒ page 209 .
– From list -1-, select function “02 - Interrogating fault memory”
again and erase fault memory ⇒ page 214 .
– Select function “06 - End of output” from list ⇒ page 215 .
B - No faults detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– From list -1-, select “06 - Ending output” ⇒ page 215 .

9.4 Fault tables

Note

♦ Faults occurring in monitored sensors or components are stor‐

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00532 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Supply voltage positive in wiring check wiring and connectors
Signal too low

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00625 Open circuit or short to earth/posi‐ – Use current flow diagram to
Vehicle speed signal tive in wiring to ABS control unit - check wiring and connectors
Implausible signal J104-
♦ ABS control unit -J104- defec‐ – Renew ABS control unit -J104-
tive ⇒ Rep. Gr. 45

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00774 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Rear left vehicle level sender -G76- positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short to earth
♦ Rear left vehicle level sender - – Renew rear left vehicle level
♦ Short to positive G76- defective sender -G76- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 42

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

00776 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Front left vehicle level sender -G78- positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short to earth
♦ Front left vehicle level sender - – Renew front left vehicle level
♦ Short to positive G78- defective sender -G78- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 40

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

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♦ Short to positive ♦ Instrument cluster defective – Renew instrument cluster ⇒

Rep. Gr. 90

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01533 ♦ Open circuit in wiring to light – Use current flow diagram to
Terminal 56 (headlight) switch -E1- “terminal 56” check wiring and connectors
Open circuit in wiring

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01534 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Actuation of left headlight range positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
control motor -V48-
♦ Open circuit/short to earth ♦ Left headlight range control mo‐ – Renew left headlight range con‐
tor -V48- defective trol motor -V48- ⇒ Rep. Gr. 94
♦ Short to positive

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01535 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Actuation of right headlight range positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
control motor -V49-
♦ Open circuit/short to earth ♦ Right headlight range control – Renew right headlight range
motor -V49- defective control motor -V49- ⇒ Rep. Gr.
♦ Short to positive 94

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Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01537 ♦ Open circuit or short to earth/ – Use current flow diagram to
Vehicle level sender power supply positive in wiring to component check wiring and connectors
♦ Open circuit/short to earth
♦ Short to positive

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01539 ♦ “Basic setting 2” not performed – Perform complete basic setting
Headlights not adjusted ⇒ page 212
♦ Vehicle level sender outside ad‐ – Renew bracket for vehicle level
justment range sender ⇒ Rep. Gr. 40

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

01577 ♦ Overheating in electronics of – Renew control motor for head‐
Switch-off due to overheating headlight range control unit light range control / headlight ⇒
(control motor for headlight Rep. Gr. 94
range control / headlight me‐
chanical system stiff)

Display on -VAS 5051- Possible cause of fault Fault elimination

65535 ♦ Headlight range control unit - – Renew control unit for headlight
Control unit defective J431- defective range control -J431- ⇒ Rep. Gr.
94

9.5 Final control diagnosis

Note

♦ Final control diagnosis can only be performed with the engine

not running and the ignition switched on.
♦ Any fault identified bybythe
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Procedure
– Start automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis
⇒ page 206 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– In list -1- select function “03 - Final control diagnosis”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

A - 1st control element being tested
1 - Headlights are lowered
• Headlights are lowered as far as lower end position.

– Touch → key.
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to the correctness

2 - Headlights are raised

• Headlights are raised as far as upper end position.

– Touch → key.
Display on -VAS 5051- :
A - Final control diagnosis over
– Terminate function “03 - Final control diagnosis” by touching
← key.

9.6 Basic setting

The basic setting must be performed after renewing a headlight,
a vehicle level sender or the control unit.
Procedure
• The vehicle must be in a precisely defined load status.
• For applicable specifications and input values for load status,
refer to ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .
– Achieve uniform extension of suspension by moving body up
and down several times at each wheel and allowing vehicle to
settle.

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– Start automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis

⇒ page 206 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1- select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Use keypad -2- to enter 1 for “display group 001” and confirm
by touching Q key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

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2 - Display group 1
3 - Wait
• Headlights are moved to adjustment position.
– Wait until next display screen appears.
3 - Adjusting headlights
• Headlights are now in adjustment position.
– Adjust the headlights with the headlight aiming device -
VAS 5046- ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 402 .

Note

“Basic setting 1” deactivates control mode and “Headlights not

adjusted” is entered in the fault memory.

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– To switch to “display group 002”, touch ↑ key.

Display on -VAS 5051- :
1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 2
3 - Default position learnt
• Control unit has now learnt this position as default position.

Note

Entry in fault memory “Headlights not adjusted” is erased and

control mode re-assumed.

– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by touching ← key.

9.7 Erasing fault memory

Note
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and eliminate fault.

Procedure
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 208 .
• All faults eliminated
After interrogation of fault memory:
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “05 - Erasing fault memory”.

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the following message appears in display zone -1-: “Fault mem‐

ory not yet interrogated”, the procedure has not been correctly
implemented. The fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Is function to be implemented ? Note: Data will be

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– Touch the
withOK button
respect in display
to the correctness -2-.
of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

– Interrogate fault memory again on completion of repair work.

Note

This erases faults stored during fault rectification, e.g. as a result

of unplugging connectors.

– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching

← key.

9.8 Ending output

Procedure
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “06 - End of output”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector when this
display appears.

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9.9 Coding control unit

Note

Encoding sets the headlight range control unit -J431- to the rele‐
vant type of vehicle.

Procedure
– Start automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis
⇒ page 206 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– From list -1-, select function “07 - Encoding control unit”.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter code word
Coding table for vehicles with automatic static headlight range
control
5 A6 saloon/Avant with front-wheel drive
6 A6 saloon/Avant with four-wheel drive

Coding table for vehicles with dynamic automatic headlight

range control
20 A6/S6 saloon/Avant
30 A6 allroad
40 A6 saloon/Avant with front-wheel drive from model
year 2001 onwards
50 A6 saloon/Avant with four-wheel drive from model
year 2001 onwards

Display on -VAS 5051- :

– Use keypad -2- to enter control unit code on basis of encoding
table.
Exam‐ A6 allroad = “30”
ple:
Keypad entry 3 0

– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Coding in progress
– Wait until next display screen appears.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Vehicle system coding completed
2 - Control unit identification with new code (old code in paren‐
theses)
– Terminate function “07 - Encoding control unit” by
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to the correctness

– The implement basic setting ⇒ page 212 .

9.10 Reading measured value block

Procedure
– Start automatic headlight range control self-diagnosis
⇒ page 206 .
Display on -VAS 5051- :
– Select function “08 - Reading measured value block” from list
-1-.

Display on -VAS 5051- :

1 - Enter display group
– Enter the required “display group number” using keypad -2-.
♦ Display group overview for vehicles with static automatic
headlight range control ⇒ page 218 .
♦ Display group overview for vehicles with dynamic automatic
headlight range control ⇒ page 218 .
– Confirm entry by touching key Q .

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Display on -VAS 5051- :

Display group overview for vehicles with static automatic head‐

light range control
Display group 001
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 …V Power supply terminal 15
2 …V Dipped beam voltage via terminal 56b
3 … km/h Vehicle speed
4 Not used

Display group 002

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Front left vehicle level sender -G78- voltage value
…V • 1.66 … 3.45 V

2 Rear left vehicle level sender -G76- voltage value

…V • 1.66 … 3.45 V

3 Activation of control motors

… • ADP. in progress (control motor actuation provides compensation for devia‐
tion)
• ADP. OK (default position set)
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Display group overview for vehicles with dynamic automatic

headlight range control
Display group 001
Display zones Explanatory notes
1 …V Power supply terminal 15
2 Light switch
… • 0 = Lights off
• 1 = Lights on

3 … km/h Vehicle speed

4 Acceleration
... m/s2 • 0 ... 7.00 m/s2)

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Display group 002

Display zones Explanatory notes
1 Front left vehicle level sender -G78- voltage value (vehicle stationary)
…V • 1.56 … 3.45 V

2 Rear left vehicle level sender -G76- voltage value (vehicle stationary)
…V • 0.5 … 4.5 V

3 Specification for control motors

…% • 0 … 100 %
Indicates by what percentage the headlight range control positioning motor spin‐
dle is extended at the "0" position.)
4 Time constant
…s • 0…2s
Indicates time after which headlights have attained 63% adjustment

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10 Checking data exchange between

control units
Bus:
Bus is the term used to describe a data transfer and distribution
system.
CAN:
The Controller Area Network is a bus system employing two
wires. These are referred to as bus wires. Data are transmitted
serially via the bus wires to the connected control units.
These control units communicate with one another, i.e. they ex‐
change data with the aid of the CAN bus.

10.1 Checking “two-wire bus system”

Test sequence
– Use the corresponding current flow diagram to determine how
many control units communicate with one another by way of
the bus.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051- ⇒ page 1 and select function “00 - Automatic test
sequence”. Ignition must be on.
– Before examining the bus wires, make sure that there is no
malfunction in any of the control units linked to the bus. Mal‐
functions interfere with communication with other control units.

Note
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sequence of a system. This may be a defective sensor for exam‐
ple. The consequence is that the sensor signal can no longer be
conditioned for the bus system data transfer. Such malfunctions
have an indirect effect on the bus system. Communication with
the other control units requiring the relevant sensor signal is im‐
paired.

Has a malfunction occurred?

– This must first be repaired.
– Print out fault list and erase fault memories of all control units.
Refer to “Interrogating fault memory” and “Erasing fault mem‐
ory” of corresponding control unit.
– Touch function “06 - End output”.
– Eliminate the malfunctions on the basis of the fault tables in
the relevant workshop manuals.
All malfunctions eliminated?
– If there are still problems with control unit communication, the
bus wires must be examined.

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Example 1:
The faults stored in the fault memories indicate that there is no
connection between control unit -1- and control units -2- and -3-.
Control unit Fault stored in fault memory
-1- ♦ No message from control unit -2-
♦ No message from control unit -3-

-2- ♦ No message from control unit -1-

-3- ♦ No message from control unit -1-

– Switch off ignition.

– Unplug connectors at control units linked by bus wires and
check for open circuit in one of the bus wires ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Example 2:
The faults stored in the fault memories indicate that there is no
connection between control unit -2- and control units -1- and -3-.
Control unit Fault stored in fault memory
-1- ♦ No message from control unit -2-

-2- ♦ No message from control unit -1-

♦ No message from control unit -3-

-3- ♦ No message from control unit -2-

– Switch off ignition.

– Unplug connectors at control units linked by bus wires and
check for open circuit in one of the bus wires ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Example 3:
The faults stored in the fault memories indicate that none of the
control units can transmit or receive.
Control unit Fault stored in fault memory
-1- ♦ Control unit defective

-2- ♦ Control unit defective

-3- ♦ Control unit defective

– Switch off ignition.

– Unplug connectors at control units linked by bus wires and
check for mutual short circuit in bus wires ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
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– Check bus wires for short to positive and earth.

– If the cause of the fault “Control unit defective” cannot be found
in the bus wires, check whether one of the control units is re‐
sponsible for the fault.
• Connectors unplugged at all control units using the CAN bus
for communication
• Ignition off
– Connect one of the control units.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 1 .
– Switch on ignition and select the relevant vehicle system.
– Interrogate fault memory of control unit just connected and
erase fault memory.
– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching
← key.

– Touch function “06 - End output”.

– Switch ignition off and on again.
– Leave the ignition switched on for 10 seconds. Then read out
fault memory of control unit just connected.
If fault “Control unit defective” is displayed:
– Renew control unit just connected.
If fault “Control unit defective” is not displayed:
– Connect next control unit and repeat procedure.

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