warning AUDI A8 1997 D2 / 1.G ATQ Engine Motronic On Board Diagnostic Workshop Manual

01-2

If the ECM recognizes malfunctions that lead to
a degradation of emissions values, it indicates
them by lighting the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(exhaust warning lamp -K83-). Clarification of
this lamp Page 01
-3 .

"E-Gas"-relevant malfunctions are also
indicated in the instrument cluster by the
warning lamp for Electronic Power Control
("EPC warning lamp").
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Function test of warning lamp

- Switch ignition on.


Warning lamp for On Board Diagnostic
(Malfunction Indicator Lamp -MIL-) must
light up

A - Warning lamp for On Board Diagnostic
(Malfunction Indicator Lamp -MIL-) does not
light up

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24
-17
.

- Bridge sockets 1 and 47 of test box.

- Switch ignition on.


Warning lamp must light up.
If warning lamp does not light up:

- Switch ignition off.

- Remove instrument cluster:

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B - Warning lamp for On Board Diagnostic
(Malfunction Indicator Lamp -MIL-) remains lit
constantly

- Check DTC memory of Engine Control Module
(ECM) Page 01
-15
.
If no DTCs are stored:

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to ECM, do not connect ECM Page 24
-17
.

- Remove instrument cluster:

Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair
Group 90, Instrument cluster, removing and installing


- Check the following wire connection for short
circuit to Ground (GND):

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
47 Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
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01-8

Safety precautions

If special testing equipment is required during
road test, note the following:

WARNING!

Scan tools and testing devices must always
be secured on the rear seat and operated
from there by a second person.
If a scan tool or testing device were to be
operated from the passenger seat and there
were an accident involving activation of the
passenger-side airbag, the person seated
there could be seriously injured.
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01-10

WARNING!

Observe safety precautions Page 01
-8 .

Note:
The following description only explains
implementation of On Board Diagnostic using
VAG1551 Scan tool.
When using the VAS5051 tester, observe the
tester's instructions for use V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer 1)2 - Blink code output 1
)

Indicated on display: 1) Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed alternately
Note:
If nothing appears in display:
- Perform troubleshooting procedure after "troubleshooting procedure leak
test":
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
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Depending on desired function Table "Selectable functions", page
Page 01
-14
:
- Switch ignition on.
or
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