service indicator AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Instrument Cluster OBD From Model Year 2000 Workshop Manual

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In countries where the standard Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI) values are still used,
such as the USA, the following constant
adaptation values must be entered:

Table for Service Reminder Indicator values
without long service life

Channel 42 (minimum mileage
performance) 8000
miles
Channel 43 (maximum mileage
performance) 8000
miles
Channel 44 (maximum time interval
until next service) 365
days
Channel 45 (oil quality) 1
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The Audi A4 instrument cluster is offered with a
Midline version with Minicheck system and the
Highline version with Driver Information System
(DIS).
The instrument cluster in the Audi S4 is only
offered with the Highline version with Driver
Information System.
The speedometer contains an LCD display for
the odometer and trip odometer.
A LCD display for LCD-clock/date is located in
the tachometer.
The service reminder indicator is displayed in the
center display.
The warning/ indicator lights are integrated in the
speedometer and tachometer.
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Malfunction message "dEF" on trip odometer
display
If the control module in the instrument cluster
detects a malfunction in its permanent memory,
the letters "dEF" will appear on the trip odometer
display.

- If "dEF" is indicated on display, replace
instrument cluster Page 90
-27
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Notes for replacing instrument cluster

Do not disassemble instrument cluster.
If necessary, instrument cluster should be
replaced through the exchange loop.
Fill out a damage report form and return
together with faulty instrument cluster.
Faulty units must always be returned in original
packaging.
The odometer and the Service Reminder
Indicator (SRI) of the replacement instrument
cluster can be adapted using the VAG1551
Scan Tool (ST) Page 01
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- Switch on ignition.

- Switch printer on via the PRINT button (indicator
lamp in button lights up).

- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer"
operating mode 1. Rapid data transfer
HELP
Insert address word XX

Indicated on display
Address word: 17
- Press buttons -1- and -7-.
Rapid data transfer
Q
17 - Instrument cluster

Indicated on display:
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Check DTC Memory (scan tool function
02)


Note:
The displayed DTC information is updated only
when initiating OBD or with "Erase DTC Memory"
function 05.

- Switch printer on via the PRINT button (indicator
lamp in button lights up).
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -2-. This selects "Check DTC memory", function
02.
Rapid data transfer
Q
02 - Check DTC memory

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
X DTC reco
gnized!

The number of stored malfunctions appears in the display.
The stored malfunctions are displayed and printed out one after the
other.
- Check print-out against DTC table and repair malfunction Page 01
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (scan tool
function 03)


Notes:

Output Diagnostic Test Mode is only possible
when vehicle is stationary and engine is not
running!
If malfunctions are found during output
Diagnostic Test Mode, determine cause of
malfunction and replace instrument cluster if
necessary.

During the "output Diagnostic Test Mode"
function, all actuators that are installed in the
instrument cluster and coded are activated in
sequence.
There is also a simultaneous parallel sweep
through the indicator range of all analog display
instruments (Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) gauge, tachometer, speedometer, fuel
gauge)
Activation of warning lamps
Activation of seat belt warning light

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode Gon
g

Indicated on display:
Chime is activated and sounds the entire time.
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Segment test

Indicated on display:
All display points of the driver information display, the LCD clock/date
indicator and the LCD odometer and daily odometer are activated.
-
Press button.
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Resetting SRI after service Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press -1- and -0- and confirm by pressing the -Q- button.
Rapid data transfer
Q
10 - Adaptation

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Adaptation Input channel number XX

Indicated on display:
Notes: - Press buttons -0- and -2-.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
The Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) is used to remind the driver
when a service is necessary. Indication is in center display. Service reminder appears 1 month or 1200 miles before service limit
is reached. Resolution is 100 miles. Example for display: After a total
driving distance of 7000 miles, "SERVICE IN 1000 miles" is indicated.
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