ignition AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Engine Oil Level Checking Workshop Manual

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory
interrogating, with VAG 1551 Scan Tool


Connecting Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551- (up to
m.y. 1996)

- Move shift lever into position "P" or "N", and
apply parking brake (vehicles with Automatic
Transmissions).

- Open rear ashtray (center console) and remove Data Link Connector
(DLC) cover.

- With ignition turned OFF connect Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551 to Data
Link Connector (DLC) with Adapter Harness VAG 1551/3.
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X DTCs reco
gnized

If control module answers with its identification the number of stored
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be indicated or "No DTCs
Recognized" will be displayed.
If one or more DTCs are stored, all stored DTCs will be dis played and
printed out in sequence. Following this, VAG 1551 displays the next
address word.
VAG On Board Dia
gnostic
HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer *
)
2 - Blink code output *
)

* Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately.
Corrective action must be taken if DTCs are stored. Diagnostic report
should be attached to repair order.
Note:
For resetting service internal display and performing any emissions test
VAG 1551 must remain connected. - Automatic test sequence is ended once the readout shown here
appears in the display.
- Turn ignition OFE
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Battery no-load voltage, testing


Requirements:

Vehicle must have been standing for at least
two hours in the no-load state prior to
measurement (no engine starts, no charging
and discharging).
Ignition turned OFF

- Measure voltage with digital multimeter (Fluke
83, or equivalent) between poles of installed
battery.
If instrument indicates 12.5 volts or higher,
battery is OK.
If voltage is below 12.5 volts, determine cause
and repair or replace as necessary.
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Service Reminder Indicator (SRI),
resetting


Vehicles up to model year 1997
If service date has been reached, service event
which is due appears as a flashing display after
ignition is turned ON. Flashing continues for a
few seconds after engine is started.
The following displays are possible:

OIL Engine oil change
In 1 Inspection service
In 2 Inspection service with additional work
A service event which is due is already displayed
1000 km (620 mi.) or 10 days before.
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) must be
matched during Delivery Inspection or during
each Inspection Service to the km and time
specifications until next service event with help of
Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551.

- Select adaptation channels individually and
enter relevant specified values.
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Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551 Connecting

- Move shift lever into position "P" or "N" and
apply parking brake (vehicles with Automatic
Transmissions).

- Open rear ashtray (center console) and remove Data Link Connector
(DLC) cover.

Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Programming - With ignition turned OFF connect Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551 to DLC
with Adapter Harness VAG 1551/3.
- Turn ignition ON.
- Press key -1- for "Rapid Data Transfer" mode.
- Press keys -1- and -7- for address word "Dash Panel Insert"; confirm
with key -Q-.
-
Advance program with key.- Press keys -1- and -0- for "Adaptation" function; confirm with key -Q-.
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Oil Change Service and Inspection Service
When a service is due, the type of service
required will be indicated by a flashing message
on the trip recorder display when the ignition is
switched on. The message will continue to flash
for up to 60 seconds after the engine has been
started.
Display
Type of service due
service OEL Oil Change Service
service INSP Inspection Service
When a service is due, this will be indicated
either 1,000 km or 10 days in advance.

Resetting service interval display with VAG
1551

- Connect VAG 1551 Page 83
.

- Switch ignition on.VAG On Board Diagnostic
HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer1
)
2 - Blink code output1
)

Indicated in display (
1) appears alternately)
- Enter "1" to select "Rapid data transfer".
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Resetting service interval display with
adjustment buttons for trip recorder and
clock.

- Switch ignition off.

The trip recorder display -3- will read "service OIL".
Note:
Depending on the make of the instrument cluster, the display on the trip
recorder will either continue to read "service OIL" (Nippon Seiki) or
change to "- - -" (VDO).
The trip recorder display -3- will read "service INSP". - Press trip recorder reset button -2- on instrument cluster and at same
time switch ignition on.
- Release button.
- Pull clock adjuster button -1- on instrument cluster and hold for approx.
2 seconds. This resets "service OIL" display.
- Press trip recorder reset button -2- again to advance to next type of
service.
- Release button.
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Note:
Depending on the make of the instrument cluster, the display on the trip
recorder will either continue to read "service INSP" (Nippon Seiki) or
change to "- - -" (VDO). - Pull clock adjuster button -1- on instrument cluster and hold for approx.
2 seconds. This resets "service INSP" display.
- Switch ignition off.
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