Entering On-Board Diagnostic Function Modes
NOTE:
Generic OBD-II compatible scan tool may be used but might have limited functionality.
- Ensure battery is fully charged, all system-related fuses are okay and ground connections are okay. Locate Data Link Connector (DLC) under left side of steering column. Turn ignition off. Remove DLC cover. Using Adapter Cable (VAS 5051/1), connect Scan Tool (VAG1551) to DLC. V.A.G ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC will be displayed. 1-RAPID DATA TRANSFER or 2-BLINK CODE OUTPUT will also be displayed. If nothing is displayed on scan tool, see scan tool operating manual for instructions.
NOTE:
Additional operating instructions can be obtained by pressing HELP on scan tool. During testing procedures, the right arrow key advances program to next step. An incorrect entry can be cancelled with "C" key.
- Turn ignition switch on. Press PRINT key on scan tool to turn on printer. Enter rapid data transfer mode by pressing 1 on scan tool. RAPID DATA TRANSFER INSERT ADDRESS WORD XX will be displayed. Press 1 then 7 (17) to access instrument cluster mode.
NOTE:
If address word 00 is entered and confirmed with "Q" key, VAG 1551 will perform automatic test routine by retrieving DTCs from all systems with rapid transfer functions.
- RAPID DATA TRANSFER 17-INSTRUMENT CLUSTER will be displayed. Press "Q" to confirm input. After 5 seconds, 8N1919930 KOMBIINSTRU.+IMM M73 D15 CODING 06244 WSC 06812 will be displayed. 8N1919930 is part number of instrument cluster, KOMBIINSTRU.+IMM is component designation (instrument cluster and immobilizer), M73 is manufacturer's code (Magnet Marelli), D01 is software version, 06244 is instrument cluster code and WSC 06812 is workshop code. For instrument cluster code definition, see FUNCTION MODE 07: CODING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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- Press right arrow key to advance program. RAPID DATA TRANSFER SELECT FUNCTION XX will be displayed. Select desired function mode and go to appropriate procedure. See FUNCTION MODE DESCRIPTION
table.
FUNCTION MODE DESCRIPTION
| Function Mode |
Description |
| 00 |
Automatic Test Sequence |
| 02 |
Retrieving DTC Memory |
| 03 |
Output Diagnostic Test |
| 05 |
Erasing DTC Memory |
| 06 |
Exiting On-Board Diagnostics |
| 07 |
Coding Instrument Cluster |
| 08 |
Reading Measuring Valve Block |
| 10 |
Adaptation |