Initiating coding

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Initiating coding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, and 1998 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Indicated on display

Fig 1: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (2000-04) (1 Of 6)
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  • Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module" function 07.
  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (2000-04) (2 Of 6)
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Example: 00001

Indicated on display

Fig 3: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (2000-04) (3 Of 6)
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  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Fig 4: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (2000-04) (4 Of 6)
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Indicated on display after approx. 5 seconds:

  • End coding with the --> button.

Indicated on display

Fig 5: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (2000-04) (5 Of 6)
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  • Press buttons -0- and -6-. This selects "End Output," function 06.

Indicated on display

Fig 6: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (2000-04) (6 Of 6)
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  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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