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No DTC recognized!
If "No DTC recognized!" is displayed, the program will return to "Select
function XX" prompt after the button is pressed.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
Indicated on display
If something different appears on the display:
VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) operating instructions - End output (function 06) Page 01
-22
- Switch ignition off and disconnect scan tool from Data Link Connector
(DLC).
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table for instrument cluster
Notes:
The following table lists all possible Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) which the instrument cluster can recognize and
which the VAG1551 scan tool can print.
DTC numbers only appear on the printout.
Before replacing any component shown as malfunctioning, check all related wiring and connections of these components
and the Ground (GND) connections Electrical Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting & Component Locations After the repair has been carried out and the functional system check, re-check and erase the DTC memory using the
VAG1551 scan tool.
The DTC memory records all static and sporadic (intermittent) malfunctions. A malfunction is considered static if it exists
for at least 2 seconds (exceptions: 60 seconds for outside temperature display and 30 minutes, for engine coolant sensor).
If the malfunction is not present after this time, it will be stored as a sporadic DTC and "/SP" will appear on the right side of
the scan tool display.
After switching the ignition on, all existing DTCs are set to sporadic. If they are still present after the system check, they
will be stored as static DTCs.
If a sporadic malfunction does not reoccur within 50 driving cycles (ignition on for at least 5 minutes and vehicle speed
greater than 30 km/h or 18 mph), it will be erased.
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DTC
Possible cause
Corrective action
VAG1551 scan tool
display
00667
Ambient-Temperature
Signal
Open/Short circuit
to B+
Short circuit to
Ground Vehicles without air conditioning:
Open circuit or short circuit
Outside air temperature sensor -G17-
faulty Vehicles without air conditioning:
- Trace malfunction Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
- Replace -G17-.
Vehicles with air conditioning:
Open circuit or short circuit
A/C control head -E87- faultyVehicles with air conditioning:
- Trace malfunction Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
- Carry out OBD of air conditioning system
Repair Manual, Heating & Air Conditioning, Repair Group 01
00771
Fuel Level Sensor-G
Open/Short circuit
to B+
Short circuit to
Ground
Open circuit or short circuit between
sender for fuel gauge -G- and
instrument cluster
Sender for fuel gauge -G- faulty- Trace malfunction Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
- Replace -G-.
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (scan tool
function 03)
Notes:
Output Diagnostic Test Mode may only be
carried out on a stationary vehicle with the
engine off.
Trace any faults identified by the Output
Diagnostic Test Mode, replace the instrument
cluster if necessary.
The function "Output Diagnostic Test Mode"
cycles all the control elements in the
instrument cluster sequentially, if they are
installed and coded.
Concurrent testing of the display ranges of all
the analog indicators (coolant temperature
gauge, tachometer, speedometer and fuel
gauge).
Activation of the mini-check indicator lights.
Activation of the seat belt warning lamp.
Activation of the chime.
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Segment check of the multi-function display
and/or the LCD odometer.
Activation of the instrument cluster lights and
dimmer.
Coolant excess temperature test
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Notes:
The instrument cluster lighting test can only be
carried out with the lights on.
The coolant excess temperature test activates
the A/C compressor safety shut-off.
Initiating Output Diagnostic Test Mode
Note:
The units displayed are country specific.
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 Diagnostic Test Mode
Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
This will start the Output Diagnostic Test Mode for the analog
instruments (displays).
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Analog Indicators
Indicated on display
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After pressing the -Q- button, the following tests
are run:
Coolant temperature gauge needle moves over
complete range
Tachometer needle moves over complete
range
Speedometer needle moves over complete
range
Fuel gauge needle moves over complete
range
The following preset values are displayed at the
end of the test:
Coolant temperature
display: 90 C (194 F)
Tachometer: 3000 RPM
Speedometer: 100 km/h (62
mph)
Fuel level: 1/2
Note:
If the ignition is switched on or off with any gauge
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Press button.Output Diagnostic Test Mode Instrument Cluster Warning Lights Test
Indicated on display
Activation of mini-check indicator lights
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Seat Belt Warnin
g Light-K19
Indicated on display
Activation of seat belt warning light.
Note:
Depending on the model/equipment, the seat belt warning light will be
activated via the control module coding. This means that the warning light
will be inactive if this test is skipped.
-
Press button.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Chime
Indicated on display
The chime is activated and sounds continuously.
-
Press button.
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