AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Brakes Output DTM 03 Owner's Guide
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Set measurement range:  
voltage test (20 V =)  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified 
value  Corrective action  
3   19 + 14   Function of brake 
light switch -F-  Ignition switched 
off   
- Check wire from terminal 19 to Ground 
(GND). 
        Brake pedal not 
depressed 
- Operate brake pedal.0.0 -0.5 V  
  
10.0 - 14.5 
V  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
  
 Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair 
Group 45
    - Check wiring from terminal 14 to 
terminal 30 via fuse (10A). 
- Check brake light switch -F-
- Adjust brake light switch -F-.
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Set measurement range:  
Resistance measurement (2 k )  Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified 
value  Corrective action  
4  
4 + 5 
1) 2)  
3 + 5 
3)  Resistance of right 
front ABS wheel 
speed sensor -G45-       
- Check electrical wiring between control 
module and wheel speed sensor for open 
circuit and for short circuit to Ground 
(GND) or B+ 
5   6 + 7  
  
(all 
versions)  Resistance of left 
front ABS wheel 
speed sensor -G47-  
Ignition 
switched off 400 2300   
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations    - Check harness connectors.
- Move wire during test (loose contact).- Replace the relevant ABS wheel speed 
sensor if specified value is not obtained 
and the electrical wiring is OK. 
1) Assignment of wheel speed sensor terminals for vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and equipped with EDL.  2) Assignment of wheel speed sensor terminals for vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and equipped with EDL.  3) Assignment of wheel speed sensor terminals for vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and equipped with ASR.  
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Set measurement range:  
Resistance measurement (2 k )  Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified 
value  Corrective action  
6  
1 + 3 
1)  
1 + 2 
2) 3)  Resistance of right 
rear ABS wheel 
speed sensor -G44-       
- Check electrical wiring between control 
module and wheel speed sensor for open 
circuits and for short circuit to Ground 
(GND) or B+ 
7   8 + 9  
  
(all 
versions)  Resistance of left 
rear ABS wheel 
speed sensor -G46-  
Ignition 
switched off 400 2300   
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations    - Check harness connectors.
- Move wire during test (loose contact).- Replace the relevant ABS wheel speed 
sensor if specified value is not obtained 
and the electrical wiring is OK. 
1) Assignment of wheel speed sensor terminals for vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and equipped with EDL.  2) Assignment of wheel speed sensor terminals for vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and equipped with EDL.  3) Assignment of wheel speed sensor terminals for vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and equipped with ASR.  
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Function test: ABS/EDL warning light -K47-  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified 
value  Corrective 
action  
8   -   Function of ABS/EDL 
warning light -K47-.  DTC memory checked and no DTC present 
in DTC memory of ABS control module -
J104-. Ignition switched off Multi-pin connector connected to ABS 
control module -J104- and retainer catch 
engaged.      
            Test step 8: Continued on 
next page.  
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Function test: ABS/EDL warning light -K47-  
Test step  
VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified value  
Corrective action  
8  
  
Continuation:  -   Function of 
ABS/EDL 
warning light 
-K47-.  - Switch on 
ignition ABS warning 
light -K47- lights 
up for two (2) 
seconds and 
then goes out.  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations    - If ABS/EDL warning light does not come 
on, check voltage of electrical system and 
test wiring from terminal 21 of ABS control 
module -J104- to instrument cluster for 
short circuit to Ground (GND). 
- The ABS/EDL warning lamp does not 
switch off after 2 seconds. The red "brake 
system malfunction" symbol lights up after 
2 seconds. Check wire from terminal 21 of 
ABS control module -J104- to instrument 
cluster for short circuit to B+ and open 
circuit. 
              
 Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, 
Repair Group 90.
    - If vehicle voltage and wire from terminal 
21 of ABS control module -J104- to 
instrument cluster are OK   there is a 
malfunction in instrument cluster, LED or 
bulb malfunctioning. 
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Function test: Red brake warning symbol  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified 
value  Corrective 
action  
9   -   Function of red "brake 
system malfunction" 
symbol  
 Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair 
Group 47
   
Brake fluid level is OK Function of ABS warning light -K47- 
already checked in step 8. Multi-pin connector connected to ABS 
control module -J104- and retainer catch 
engaged. Switch on ignition      
            Test step 9: Continued on 
next page.  
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Function test: Red brake warning symbol  
Test step  
VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified value  
Corrective action  
9  
  
Continuation:     Function of red 
"brake system 
malfunction" 
symbol  - Connect VAG1551 scan 
tool and select address 
word 03 
- For vehicles with 
automatic transmission and 
high-line instrument cluster, 
depress the brake pedal 
and select a driving gear. The ABS indicator lamp 
and the red "brake system 
malfunction" symbol light 
up. If the traction control 
indicator light is installed 
and OK, it also lights up.   Repair Manual, 
Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 90; instrument cluster.
 
  - Malfunction in 
instrument cluster 
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Function test: Traction control indicator light -K86-, only installed on vehicles equipped with ASR  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified 
value  Corrective 
action  
10   -   Function of traction 
control indicator light -
K86-  DTC memory checked and no DTC 
present in DTC memory of ABS control 
module -J104-. Ignition switched off Multi-pin connector connected to ABS 
control module -J104- and retainer catch 
engaged.      
            Test step 10: Continued on 
next page.  
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Function test: Traction control indicator light -K86-, only installed on vehicles equipped with ASR  
Test step  
VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified value  
Corrective action  
10  
  
Continuation:  -   Function of 
traction 
control 
indicator light 
-K86-  - Switch on 
ignition Traction control 
indicator light -K86- 
comes on for two 
(2) seconds and 
then goes out.  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations    - If traction control indicator light does 
not light up, check vehicle voltage and 
wire from terminal 20 of ABS control 
module -J104- to instrument cluster for 
short circuit to B+ and open circuit. 
- If traction control indicator lights 
continuously, test wire from terminal 20 
of ABS control module -J104- to 
instrument cluster for short circuit to 
Ground (GND). 
              
 Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, 
Repair Group 90; instrument cluster.
    - If vehicle voltage and wire from 
terminal 20 of ABS control module -
J104- to instrument cluster are OK   
there is a malfunction in instrument 
cluster, LED or bulb malfunctioning. 
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Function test: Traction control button; set measurement range on VAG1526: 20 V =  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified value  
Corrective action  
11   -   Function of 
traction control 
button  Ignition switched off Function of traction control 
indicator light -K86- was 
already checked in step 10. Multi-pin connector connected 
to ABS control module -J104- 
and retainer catch engaged. 
- Switch on ignition     
        
- Press traction control buttonTraction control 
indicator light -
K86- lights up  - Switch off ignition.
- Detach multi-pin 
connector from ABS control 
module -J104- and remove. 
        
- Press traction control button 
again Traction control 
indicator light -
K86- goes out.  - Connect VAG1598 test 
box using VAG1598/27 
adapter. 
            Test step 11: Continued on next page.  
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