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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESCHECK CONTROL MODULE VERSIONS (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 01)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Check Control Module Versions (Scan Tool Function 01)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Check Control Module Versions (Scan Tool Function 01)
Source Code
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select address word 03 "Brake Electronics".
Note: The following explanations refer to the use of the VAG1551 scan tool. A similar procedure is used for the VAS5051 tester for On Board Diagnostic.
- Advance through program sequence by pressing (arrow) button.
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "Check Control Module Version" 01. Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Note: Refer to the parts supplier for the correct ABS control module -J104- for the vehicle.
Indicated on display
1) ABS control module Part. No. including control module version
2) System designation
3) Hardware and software status
Control module versions
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select address word 03 "Brake Electronics".
Note: The following explanations refer to the use of the VAG1551 scan tool. A similar procedure is used for the VAS5051 tester for On Board Diagnostic.
- Advance through program sequence by pressing (arrow) button.
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "Check Control Module Version" 01. Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Note: Refer to the parts supplier for the correct ABS control module -J104- for the vehicle.
Indicated on display
1) ABS control module Part. No. including control module version
2) System designation
3) Hardware and software status
Control module versions
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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.