On Board Diagnostic (OBD), function

The instrument cluster is controlled by an internal microprocessor with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability. If malfunctions occur in monitored sensors and components, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) will be stored in memory.

If OBD recognizes instrument cluster malfunctions related to the:

• odometer
• distance impulse number (K number)
• speedometer calibration

the trip odometer display will change to show "dEF.".

In this case, replace speedometer. Refer to Instrument cluster, removing and installing  .

Other malfunctions recognized by OBD will not cause the trip odometer display to change as described above.

However, before performing any troubleshooting or inspection, always begin by checking for DTCs using the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program. DTCs stored in memory are retrieved/checked with VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tools (ST) or VAS 5051/5052 Diagnostic Testing and Information System

Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) .

or

Refer to VAS 5051/5052 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System in mode "Guided Fault Finding"