Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 84 (ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - UP TO 2000)AUTOMATIC VERTICAL HEADLIGHT AIM CONTROL SYSTEM (>M.Y. 1999), ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)CODE CONTROL MODULE (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 07)INITIATING CODING
1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
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.
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Fig 1: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (1998-99) (1 Of 6)
- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Control Module" function 07.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (1998-99) (2 Of 6)
- Input code number as shown in code table. See READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 08) .
Example: 00005
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Fig 3: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (1998-99) (3 Of 6)
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Fig 4: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (1998-99) (4 Of 6)
- Press --> button to complete coding.
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Fig 5: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (1998-99) (5 Of 6)
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06.
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Fig 6: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Code Control Module, Automatic Headlight Aim Control (1998-99) (6 Of 6)
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
CONTROL MODULE CODE REFERENCE - AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT AIM CONTROL (1998-99)
| Code | Vehicle type/drive layout |
|---|---|
| 0003 | A4 sedan/wagon front-wheel drive |
| 0004 | A4/S4 sedan/wagon all-wheel drive |
| 0005 | A6 sedan/wagon front-wheel drive |
| 0006 | A6/S6 sedan/wagon all-wheel drive |
| 0007 | A8 front-wheel drive |
| 0008 | A8/S8 all-wheel drive |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.