AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G AWM Engine Readiness Code Workshop Manual
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Readiness code 
      The readiness code appears as an 8-digit display 
in measuring value block 086, display field 1. 
Each of the 8 digits is allocated to a specific 
exhaust related system.  
      During a test sequence which must be performed 
completely, On Board Diagnostic (OBD) checks 
the function of each of these systems and then 
changes the character assigned to it in the 8-digit 
indication from "1" to "0" once test has been 
performed successfully.  
      When the readiness code is generated after a 
successfully completed test sequence, it reads "0 
0 0 0 0 0 0 0" (measuring value block 086, 
display field 1).  
      If a single test is completed entirely, but indicated 
as "not OK", a DTC will be stored in DTC 
memory. Check DTC Memory   Page 01
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Readiness code is returned to "0 1 1 0 1 1 0 
1" if: 
     
DTC memory was erased,
     Voltage supply to ECM was cut off (e.g. 
connector disconnected, battery disconnected) 
     a new Engine Control Module (ECM) was 
installed 
      In this case, readiness code must be re-
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Note:  
     During driving operation in various load 
conditions, exhaust relevant tests are performed 
by the control module and the readiness code is 
generated on its own. In this case, however, the 
concluding control possibilities are not available, 
meaning that it will not be indicated whether the 
vehicle is free of malfunctions upon transfer to 
the customer. 
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Readiness code, checking
 
     
Test sequence  
     
- Connect VAS5051 tester   Page 01
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select vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics". 
Engine must run at idle for this. 
    
Display on VAS5051:  
-  Select diagnostic function "08 - read measured value block" in 
selection -1-. 
    
Display on VAS5051:  
1 - Enter display group Max. input value = 255
-  Select function "086" in button field -2- for "Display group number 086" 
and press Q button to confirm input. 
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Display on VAS5051:  
-  Check readiness code in display field -1-.
 
Specification: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Display fields  
  
1   2   3   4  
Display group 086: Readiness code  
Display  
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   X X X X X X X X   X X X X X X X X  
  
Indicated  
Ready-Bits  
completed tests  individual tests carried out   individual tests carried out     
Functional range  
1 = not completed  
0 = completed  1 = not completed  
0 = completed  1 = not completed  
0 = completed    
Specified value  
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   X X X X X X X X   X X X X X X X X     
Note  
Significance of readiness code   Page 01
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Note for display field 1:  
Display field 1 is the most important. This indicates which system was checked via On Board Diagnostic (OBD) since the last 
time DTC memory was erased or a new control module was implemented. Once DTC memory is erased, all testable values 
are set to "1", after the test is performed successfully, the values are set to "0". 
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Notes for display group 086, display field 1   
     
     
     
      Diagnostic of catalytic converter  
 
Indication 0 = test was performed
 Indication 1 = test was not performed (generate readiness code   Page 01
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Indication always 0  
     
     
     
     
EVAP system  
 
Indication 0 = test was performed
 Indication 1 = test was not performed (generate readiness code   Page 01
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Secondary air system  
 
Indication 0 = test was performed
 Indication 1 = test was not performed (generate readiness code   Page 01
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Indication always 0  
     
  
  
  
  
  
  
Oxygen sensors  
 
Indication 0 = test was performed
 Indication 1 = test was not performed (generate readiness code   Page 01
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Oxygen sensor heating  
 
Indication 0 = test was performed
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 Indication 1 = test was not performed (generate readiness code   Page 01
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Indication always 0  
Note:  
Readiness code is not generated until all indications in display field 1 display "0" 
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       Once the specified value "0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0" is 
reached in display field 1:  
     
- 
Click on   - button     
-  Check DTC memory as a control measure   
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 (there must not be any DTCs 
stored) 
      If specified value is not obtained:  
     
- Generate readiness code   Page 01
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Readiness code, generating
 
     
Special Tools and Equipment  
    
Requirements 
Important note:  
If, during a work step, the test result is indicated as "OK" immediately after 
selecting a display group, the test has already been carried out and it is 
OK to continue on to the next work step. 
VAG1788/10 RPM adjusterVehicle stationary Vehicles with automatic transmission Selector lever in P or N. Electrical consumers switched off (radiator fan must NOT run during 
test). A/C switched off. Coolant temperature at least 80  C   Display group 004, display 
field 3. Important: Drive engine warm via road test if possible. 
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Work step 1: Check DTC Memory 
     
Test requirement:  
     
Engine not running, ignition switched on. 
     
- Connect VAS5051 tester   Page 01
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select vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics". 
Ignition must remain switched on for this. 
    
Display on VAS5051:  
-  In selection -1-, click on the diagnostic function "02 - Check DTC 
memory". 
    
Display on VAS5051:  
1 - DTC memory content: 
 
 0 malfunctions recognized
 or
 
 X malfunctions recognized
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