AUDI A8 1998 D2 / 1.G AHA Engine On Board Diagnostic Manual Online
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 1998, Model line: A8, Model: AUDI A8 1998 D2 / 1.GPages: 97, PDF Size: 0.31 MB
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control head repeatedly until the display is 
erased) 
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Test sequence  
     
-  Connect VAG1551/VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) 
and press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine 
Electronics" address word 01 (engine running at 
idle)  page 01
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Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
Note:  
By pressing the HELP button an overview of possible functions will be 
printed out.  -  Operate scan tool while observing messages on display:
-  Press buttons -0- and -4 to select "Basic Setting" function 04, and 
press -Q- button to confirm input. 
System in Basic Setting 
Q
Input display group number XXX
    
Indicated on display  
Note:  
Display group number 0 (000) is used as an example to demonstrate the 
procedure. 
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       To change to another display group:  
     
Display 
group  
VAG1551  
VAG1552  
higher   Press -3- 
button  Press  
button  
lower   Press -1- 
button  Press  
button  skip   Press -C- 
button  Press -C- 
button  
     
-  Press -0- button three times to input display 
group number 0 (000), and press -Q- button to 
confirm input. System in Basic Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    
Indicated on display  
Notes: 
In display group 0 the measuring values are displayed in decimal 
form. The display can be printed out by pressing the PRINT button.
- 
If specified values were attained in all display fields, press   button to 
advance through program sequence. 
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
- 
Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06, and press 
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-Q- button to confirm input. 
-  If one of the specified values is not attained   page 01
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 evaluation 
of display group 000. 
-  Continue by using procedures in "Corrective action" column.
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Display group 000 (display in decimal values)  
 
Engine running at idle; ECM in "Basic Setting" function 04 
Display fields    
Specified 
value  Corresponds to  
1 
  2  
3   4  
5   6  
7   8  
9   10  
Idle learn value (additive) for O2S control, bank 2   115-141   -0.65 to +0.65 
ms  
     
     
     
     
  
Idle learn value (additive) for O2S control, bank 1  
115-141  
  
  
-0.65 to +0.65 
ms  
     
     
     
      O2S control bank 2 (if outside of tolerance, conduct test 
drive)  77-179   -10 to +10 %  
     
     
     
  
O2S control bank 1 (if outside of tolerance, conduct test 
drive)  
77-179  
-10 to +10 %  
     
     
      Learn value-idle air flow   118-138   -5.0 to +5.0 kg/h  
     
     
  
Idle air control value  
118-138  
-5.0 to +5.0 kg/h  
     
      Throttle angle   0-12  
0-5   
     
  
Engine speed (with electrical consumers switched off)  
All-wheel drive vehicles  
Front-wheel drive vehicles  
  
62-74  
74-86  
  
620-740 RPM  
740-860 RPM  
     
Engine load (with electrical consumers switched off)   20-50   1.0-2.5 ms  
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Engine coolant temperature (necessary for "Basic Setting")  
170-204  
80-105 C  
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 Display group 000-evaluation  Display field 
1  
Possible malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
greater than 
204   
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -
G62- - Check ECT sensor   page 24
-75
less than 170  
 
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -
G62- - Check ECT sensor   page 24
-75
  
 
Coolant thermostat faulty (open)
 Repair Manual, 2.8 Liter V6 5V Engine Mechanical, 
Repair Group 19  - Check thermostat
Display field 
2  
Possible malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
greater than 
50   
Electrical consumers switched on- Switch off electrical consumers
  
 Oxygen Sensor (O2S) control at limit- Check HO2S and O2S control before TWC   page 24
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22
 
- Check HO2S aging, bank 1, sensor 1 (before TWC)   
page 24
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- Check HO2S aging, bank 2, sensor 1 (before TWC)   
page 24
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less than 20  
 
Intake air leaks ("false air")- Check intake air system for leaks   page 24
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Fuel pressure regulator faulty or hose 
disconnected - Check fuel pressure regulator   page 24
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Display field 3  
Possible malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
less than 62  
(all-wheel drive)  
or  
less than 74  
(front-wheel drive)   
Drive range selected
 Throttle valve control module faulty- Move selector lever to "P" or "N" position
- Check idle speed   page 24
-16
- Check throttle valve control module   page 24
-128
 
less than 74  
(front-wheel drive)   
Supply voltage (terminal 15) to terminal 10 
of Engine Control Module (ECM) missing - Check supply voltage (terminal 15) to terminal 
10 of ECM using applicable wiring diagram 
greater than 74  
(all-wheel drive)  
or  
greater less than 86 
(front-wheel drive)   Closed Throttle Position (CTP) switch open
 Throttle valve control module faulty
 Intake air leaks ("false air")- Check idle speed   page 24
-16
- Check throttle valve control module   page 24
-128
 
- Check intake air system for leaks   page 24
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Display field 4  
Possible malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
less than 0   (Not possible)  ---  
greater than 12  
 
Adaptation of throttle valve control module to 
ECM not complete - Check adaptation of throttle valve control 
module  page 24
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greater than 12  
 
Throttle Position (TP) sensor in throttle valve 
control module faulty - Check throttle valve control module   page 24
-
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greater than 12  
 
Throttle valve mechanism sticking
 Contamination in intake air ducting near throttle 
valve - Check by visual inspection and repair as 
necessary 
greater than 12  
 Accelerator pedal cable adjustment
 Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair 
Group 20
    - Adjust accelerator pedal cable
Display fields 5 
+ 6  
Possible malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
less than 118  
 
Intake air leaks ("false air") after throttle valve- Check intake air system for leaks   page 24
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greater than 
138   
Increased engine load- Switch off electrical consumers
  
 Throttle valve mechanism sticking
 Contamination in intake air ducting near throttle 
valve - Check by visual inspection and repair as 
necessary 
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