warning AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Instrument Cluster OBD From Model Year 1999 Workshop Manual

01-4

Instrument cluster replacement notes

Do not disassemble the instrument cluster.
All warning and indicator bulbs can be replaced
separately: m.y. 1997 Page 90
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. All other malfunctions require
replacing the complete instrument cluster.

If necessary, the instrument cluster should be
exchanged within the parts exchange program.
Fill in the Failure Description Form and send it
in, together with the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster must be sent back in its
original packaging.
When replacing the instrument cluster, set the
Odometer display and the Service Reminder
Indicator (SRI) using the VAG1551 Scan Tool
(ST) Page 01
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (scan tool
function 03)


Notes:

Output Diagnostic Test Mode may only be
carried out on a stationary vehicle with the
engine off.
Trace any faults identified by the Output
Diagnostic Test Mode, replace the instrument
cluster if necessary.

The function "Output Diagnostic Test Mode"
cycles all the control elements in the
instrument cluster sequentially, if they are
installed and coded.
Concurrent testing of the display ranges of all
the analog indicators (coolant temperature
gauge, tachometer, speedometer and fuel
gauge).
Activation of the mini-check indicator lights.
Activation of the seat belt warning lamp.
Activation of the chime.
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Press button.Output Diagnostic Test Mode Instrument Cluster Warning Lights Test

Indicated on display
Activation of mini-check indicator lights
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Seat Belt Warnin
g Light-K19

Indicated on display
Activation of seat belt warning light.
Note:
Depending on the model/equipment, the seat belt warning light will be
activated via the control module coding. This means that the warning light
will be inactive if this test is skipped.
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Chime

Indicated on display
The chime is activated and sounds continuously.
-
Press button.
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Coding table

X Optional equipment
00
01
02
04
16 No optional equipment
Brake pad wear indicator active
Seat belt warning system active
Washer fluid level indicator active
Navigation (not applicable for
USA)
X Market version:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Germany (D)
Europe (EU)
USA (US)
Canada (CDN)
Great Britain (GB)
Japan (JP)
Saudi Arabia (SA)
Australia (AUS)
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Notes:

Depending on the vehicle equipment, coding for
optional equipment is also possible for various
combinations.
If more than one option that can be coded is
installed, the coding must be entered as the
sum of the individual coding numbers.

Examples
Washer fluid level indicator and brake pad wear
indicator:

04 + 01 = 05
Seat belt warning system and washer fluid level
indicator:

02 + 04 = 06
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