1997 AUDI A3 check

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL),
significance

If the ECM recognizes malfunctions that lead to a
worsening of emissions values, it indicates them
by lighting the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Installation location of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) after ignition is switched on. Shortly after engine is started,
the exhaust MIL will go out. This requires, first of all, that the Engine
Control Module (ECM) does not detect a malfunction that worsens the
emissions values and, secondly, that activation of the lamp by the Engine
Control Module (ECM) is OK.
If malfunctions that worsen emissions are recognized during operation of
the engine, the ECM switches on the exhaust MIL in instrument cluster.
(These malfunctions are listed in the DTC table). An entry is made in DTC
memory at the same time.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) can blink or remain lit continuously.
DTC memory should be checked in either case Page 01
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Continuously lit:
There is a malfunction that causes increased
emissions. Check DTC memory for Motronic
ECM and automatic transmission (if installed).
Check DTC memory if there is a driveability
problem or a customer complaint, but the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is not lit. There
may be DTCs stored that do not cause the
exhaust MIL to light up immediately, but only
after engine is started again and malfunction is
recognized again.

Blinking:
There is a malfunction that causes damage to
the catalytic converter in this driving condition
(e.g. combustion misfire). In this case, vehicle
must only be driven at reduced power!

Note:
Catalytic converter must be checked after
malfunction is repaired.
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01-5

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL),
checking


Special tools and equipment

VAG1594A

VAG1598/31
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- Check following wire connection for open circuit
and short circuit to B+:

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
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- Repair open circuit or short circuit if
necessary.
If wire connection is OK:

- Replace Engine Control Module (ECM) Page
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B- Exhaust MIL remains constantly lit

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

- Connect VAG1598/31 test box at wiring harness
to Engine Control Module (ECM), do not connect
ECM Page 24
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- Remove instrument cluster:

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


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

Test box
VAG1598/31
Socket
Instrument cluster

Terminal
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01-10

VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool,
connecting and selecting functions


Test requirements:

Fuses for engine electronics OK

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Component Locations

Fuel Pump (FP) relay OK; checking Page 24
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Battery voltage at least 12.7 V
Ground (GND) connections at engine and
transmission OK

Procedure

Note:
Data Link Connector (DLC) is located in front left knee bolster. - Connect VAS5051 tester to vehicle with VAS5051/1 diagnostic wire.
Alternately, VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) can also be attached using
VAG1551/3A adapter.
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Depending on desired function Table
"Selectable functions", Page 01
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- Switch ignition on.
or

- Start engine.

- Press -Print- button to turn on Scan Tool (ST)
printer. Indicator lamp in button must light up.

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

When indicated on display
Note:
The address word 00 initiates the automatic test sequence, i.e. it results in
a DTC check on all OBD capable systems in the vehicle via rapid data
transfer.
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "engine electronics" and press -Q-
button to confirm input.
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VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) display indicates control module identification,
e.g.
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Note:

It will be possible to display the control module
identification again after pressing buttons -0-
and -1- to select "Check Control Module
Versions" and confirming with the -Q- button.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Control module not respondin
g!

- Perform troubleshooting procedure after "troubleshooting procedure leak
test":
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When indicated on display
Rapid data transfer
HELP
K-wire does not switch to Ground

Rapid data transfer
HELP
K-wire does not switch to B+

Rapid data transfer
HELP
Malfunction in communication set-up

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