check engine light AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G ATW Engine On Board Diagnostic Workshop Manual

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL),
significance

If the ECM recognizes malfunctions that lead to a
worsening of emissions values, it indicates them
by lighting the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Installation location of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) after ignition is switched on. Shortly after engine is started,
the exhaust MIL will go out. This requires, first of all, that the Engine
Control Module (ECM) does not detect a malfunction that worsens the
emissions values and, secondly, that activation of the lamp by the Engine
Control Module (ECM) is OK.
If malfunctions that worsen emissions are recognized during operation of
the engine, the ECM switches on the exhaust MIL in instrument cluster.
(These malfunctions are listed in the DTC table). An entry is made in DTC
memory at the same time.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) can blink or remain lit continuously.
DTC memory should be checked in either case Page 01
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Continuously lit:
There is a malfunction that causes increased
emissions. Check DTC memory for Motronic
ECM and automatic transmission (if installed).
Check DTC memory if there is a driveability
problem or a customer complaint, but the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is not lit. There
may be DTCs stored that do not cause the
exhaust MIL to light up immediately, but only
after engine is started again and malfunction is
recognized again.

Blinking:
There is a malfunction that causes damage to
the catalytic converter in this driving condition
(e.g. combustion misfire). In this case, vehicle
must only be driven at reduced power!

Note:
Catalytic converter must be checked after
malfunction is repaired.
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Depending on desired function Table
"Selectable functions", Page 01
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- Switch ignition on.
or

- Start engine.

- Press -Print- button to turn on Scan Tool (ST)
printer. Indicator lamp in button must light up.

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

When indicated on display
Note:
The address word 00 initiates the automatic test sequence, i.e. it results in
a DTC check on all OBD capable systems in the vehicle via rapid data
transfer.
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "engine electronics" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
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