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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTNAVIGATION SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESOUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (FUNCTION 03)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Output Diagnostic Test Mode (Function 03)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Output Diagnostic Test Mode (Function 03)
NOTE:
- Output Diagnostic Test Mode is only possible when vehicle is stationary and engine is not running!
- The navigation system must be switched on.
- If a malfunction is detected during output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), possibly find and repair malfunction cause.
- Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) can only be performed once. Switch ignition off and on again to perform Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) again.
In the function "output diagnostic test mode," the secondary display in the instrument cluster is checked.
Initiating output DTM
- Press 0 and 3 buttons to select "output Diagnostic Test Mode" function 03.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
03 - Output diagnostic test mode
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Output diagnostic test mode ->
Speaker
The hands-free speaker is briefly supplied with current (not audible). The hands-free speaker is only connected directly to the navigation control module if no radio system is installed, the output Diagnostic test Mode (DTM) only makes sense in this case.
If a radio system (without BOSE) is installed, front left speaker is used for voice output. For vehicles with BOSE-sound system, the voice output occurs via the radio to the hands-free speaker.
NOTE: The malfunction type "short circuit of wires to each other" for the hands-free speaker can only be detected via the output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM). If this malfunction occurs, ft is stored in DTC memory (00851).
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display
Output diagnostic test mode ->
Speaker connection
For approx. three seconds a sound will be put out on the speaker output (hands-free speaker) i.e. front left speaker) a sound is put out. The sound are voice phases (if voice is loaded in the navigation) or "crackling".
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display
Output diagnostic test mode ->
Radio display in instrument cluster
The following test pattern appears in the instrument cluster display:
DISPLAY TEST
The test pattern appears in the complete display range.
The display changes in 4 second interval between normal and inverse illustration.
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display
Output diagnostic test mode ->
End
- Press -> button.
Scan tool returns to function selection prompt.
Indicated on display
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When to See a Mechanic
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.