1997 Audi CabrioletFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Anti-Lock Brake System/Traction Control DTCS

/Traction Control DTCS Anti-Lock Brake System/Traction Control DTCS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM/TRACTION CONTROL DTCS VAG Code Code Description 00000 No Fault Detected 00257 Left Front Inlet Valve Circuit 00259 Right Front Inlet Valve Circuit 00265 Left Front Outlet Valve Circuit 00267 Right Front Outlet Valve Circuit 00273 Left Rear Inlet Valve Circuit 00274 Right Rear Inlet Valve Circuit 00275 Right Rear Outlet Valve Circuit 00276 Left Rear Outlet Valve Circuit 00277 Left Front Inlet/Outlet Valve Circuit 00283 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor 00284 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor 00285 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor 00286 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 00287 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 00289 Right Rear Inlet/Outlet Valve Circuit 00290 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 00301 ABS Return Flow Pump 00302 ABS Solenoid Valve 00526 Stoplight Switch/All-Wheel Drive Circuit 00529 RPM Data Missing (TCS Only) 00532 Supply Voltage 00597 Varying (Erratic) Wheel Speed Signal 00623 ABS/Transmission Circuit (TCS Only) 00642 Right Front EDL Switchover Valve (EDL Only) 00643 Right Front EDL Outlet Valve (EDL Only) 00644 Left Front EDL Switchover Valve (EDL Only) 00645 Left Front EDL Outlet Valve (EDL Only) 00646 TCS/Motor Electrical Connection No. 1 00647 TCS/Motor Electrical Connection No. 2 00668 Battery Positive Terminal 30 00761 DTC Stored In ECM (TCS Only) 65535 Control Module Fault

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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