1996 AUDI A4 buttons

01-9

Connecting

Notes:
Scan tool operating instructions - Locate Data Link Connector (DLC), under driver's knee bar to left of
steering wheel.
- Connect VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3 adapter cable to
DLC.
- Switch ignition on, or start engine, depending on function to be
selected ( page 01
-5 ).
If scan tool displays do not appear as indicated:If "Error in communication link" is displayed, disconnect adapter cable
at scan tool, reconnect, and repeat procedure.
- Operate scan tool and advance through program sequence by
following display:
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 01.
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine Electronics" address word
01, and press -Q- button to confirm input.
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01-12

Code Control Module (scan tool function
07)

If vehicle coding information is not as specified,
or if the ECM has been replaced, the ECM must
be coded as follows.

Required special tools and test equipment
VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3
adapter cable

Coding procedure

- Connect VAG1551/VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST)
and press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine
Electronics" address word 01 (ignition switched
on) page 01
-8 .
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module" function 07,
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Code Control Module
HELP
Input code number XXXXX
(0-32000
)

Indicated on display
- Input applicable code number for vehicle, and press -Q- button to
confirm input. ECM coding variations page 01
-14
.
Function is unknown or

If indicated on display:
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01-13

4D0907551A 2.8L V6/5V MOTR HS D01 Coding 06051
WSC 00000

Indicated on display (ECM identification and coding, e.g. 06051)
-
Press button to advance through program sequence.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
Notes:
The Motronic ECM -J220- only uses the code that has been entered after
the ignition has been switched off once. Incorrect coding leads to: - Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06, and press
-Q- button to confirm input.
Performance problems (e.g. jerky shifting, abrupt load changes, etc.)Increased fuel consumptionElevated exhaust gas valuesStorage of non-existent malfunctions in DTC memoryReduction in transmission service life
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01-16

Check DTC Memory (scan tool function
02)


Required special tools and test equipment
VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3
adapter cable

Checking

- 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
-8 .

Note:
If engine does not start:
- Operate starter to crank engine for approx. 6
seconds, then do not switch ignition off.

- Press PRINT button to switch scan tool printer
on (indicator light in button lights up). Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02,
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
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01-17

X DTC reco
gnized

Indicated on display (number of stored malfunctions, or "No DTC
recognized")
Note:
If scan tool displays do not appear as indicated:
Scan tool operating instructions
If one or more malfunctions are stored:
Stored malfunctions are displayed one after another, and are printed out
along with applicable DTCs.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display (after all stored malfunctions)
If no DTCs are recognized:
-
Press button to advance through program sequence.- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06, and press
-Q- button to confirm input.
- Repair malfunctions according to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table
page 01
-18
.
- Erase DTC memory page 01
-49
.
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01-49

Erase DTC Memory (scan tool function
05)


Required special tools and test equipment
VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG1551/3
adapter cable

Test condition
Malfunction(s) repaired

Note:
If DTC memory has been erased, generate new
readiness code page 01
-73
.

Erasing

- 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
-8 .
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02,
and press -Q- button to confirm input.
-
Press button to advance through program sequence until all stored
malfunctions have been displayed.
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01-50

- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC
Memory" function 05, and press -Q- button to
confirm input. Rapid data transfer DTC Memory is erased

Indicated on display
-
Press button to advance through program sequence.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display
Safety precautions for road testing vehicle page 24
-9 - Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06, and press
-Q- button to confirm input.
- Road test.
- Initiate "Automatic Test Sequence" by pressing -0- button twice to
insert address word 00.
- Check readiness code page 01
-70
. If DTC memory has been
erased, or ECM has been disconnected, generate readiness code
page 01
-73
.
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Test sequence

- Connect VAG1551/VAG1552 scan tool and
insert "Engine Electronics" address word 01
(ignition on) page 01
-8 .
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 Dia
gnostic Test Mode

Indicated on display
Fuel injectors:
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Cylinder 1 Fuel In
jector-N30

Indicated on display
Note:
The fuel pump relay must be activated, the fuel pump must run, and you
must clearly hear the flow of fuel in the fuel pressure regulator. If the fuel
pump does not run, check fuel pump relay and connections page 24
-
95
.
- Operate throttle valve at throttle body.
As soon as the Closed Throttle Position (CTP) switch opens, cylinder 1
fuel injector must be actuated (click) 5 times.
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