OBD port AUDI A8 1996 D2 / 1.G AEB Engine OBD and DTC

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On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

Function

The Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) system is
equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM) -
J220- with On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
capability.
When malfunctions occur in sensors or
components monitored by OBD, Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTC) are stored in DTC
memory.
Stored DTCs are identified using the VAG 1551
Scan Tool (ST) Page 01
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After the necessary repairs are completed, DTC
memory must be erased Page 01
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OBD II legal regulations require a display
(readiness code) that shows inspection
readiness for the annual exhaust emissions test.
The readiness code shows that every component
and/or system that affects exhaust emissions,
which can lead to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) being switched on, has been operated at
least once with positive results.
The readiness code is reset and/or erased and
must be regenerated every time DTC memory is
erased, the power supply to the ECM -J220- is
interrupted (example: when connecting test box
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
function, checking

If a malfunction is recognized by the Engine
Control Module (ECM), this is indicated by the
MIL coming on.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Note:
When a recognized malfunction switches on the MIL, it will either blink or
light continuously. In either case, DTC memory must be checked Page 01
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If the MIL starts to blink, there is a malfunction that can lead to
damage of the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). In this case,
driving should only continue using reduced power. The malfunction
must be rectified as quickly as possible. If the MIL lights continuously, there is a malfunction that affects
exhaust emissions. In this case, DTC memory must be checked, and
the malfunction must be rectified as quickly as possible. Some malfunctions may occur without causing the MIL to come on.
When driveability or performance problems are reported, and there is
no indication from the MIL, the operation of the MIL must be checked.
In addition, DTC memory must be checked, as there may be
malfunctions stored that do not switch the MIL on immediately.
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