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

01-7

- Switch ignition on.

- Switch printer on by pressing PRINT button
(indicator light in button comes on).

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

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

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
8D0919930L B5-Instrument Cluster VDOX16Coding 00262
WSC 06812

Indicated on display (after approx. 5 seconds) (example)
8D0919930L: part number of instrument cluster (see also parts
exchange program) B5-Instrument Cluster: component designationVDO: manufacturer ID (UN4 = Nippon Seiki, VD0 = VDO)X16: instrument cluster software versionCoding 00262: instrument cluster codingWSC 06812: dealership number
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01-10

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 by pressing PRINT button
(indicator light in button comes on).
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02.
Rapid data transfer
Q
02 - Check DTC Memor
y

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
X DTC recognized

The number of stored DTCs appears in the display.
The stored DTCs are displayed and printed out one after the other.
- Check print-out against DTC table ( Page 01
-12
) and repair all
malfunctions as necessary.
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01-15

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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Segment check of the multi-function display
and/or the LCD odometer.
Activation of the instrument cluster lights and
dimmer.
Coolant excess temperature test
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01-16

Notes:

The instrument cluster lighting test can only be
carried out with the lights on.
The coolant excess temperature test activates
the A/C compressor safety shut-off.

Initiating Output Diagnostic Test Mode

Note:
The units displayed are country specific.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode"
function 03.
Rapid data transfer
Q
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
This will start the Output Diagnostic Test Mode for the analog
instruments (displays).
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Analog Indicators

Indicated on display
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01-18

-
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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01-19

Output Diagnostic Test Mode Segment test

Indicated on display
Notes:
All indicators on the multi-function display and/or the LCD odometer
are cycled. All segments on the multi-function monitor light up and one bar
remains dark.
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Switch and instrument li
ghtin
g

Indicated on display
The instrument cluster dimming is tested.
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode ECT Overheat Test

Indicated on display
The A/C compressor safety cut-out will be activated within approx. 5
seconds.
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode END

Indicated on display
This returns the scan tool to the "Select function XX" prompt. -
Press button to end Output Diagnostic Test Mode.
Rapid data transfer
HELP

Indicated on display
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