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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESBASIC SETTING (FUNCTION 04)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Basic Setting (Function 04)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Basic Setting (Function 04)
Basic Setting (function 04)
- Connect VAG1551 Scan Tool, insert address word 08 "AC/Heating Electronics."
- Advance program until "Select function XX" is displayed. Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
- Switch printer on by pressing the PRINT button (indicator lamp in the button comes on).
- Check DTC memory and repair all malfunctions if any are displayed.
- Erase DTC memory.
- Check coding and correct, if necessary. Programming and Relearning
Indicated on display (function selection):
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -4- to select "Basic Setting" function 04.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
04 - Basic Setting
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
NOTE:
- On some types of A/C control head -E87- as of index "M", display group number "001" is not accepted and display group number "000" must be entered for these control modules.
When indicated on display:
Basic Setting Q
Enter display group number XXX
- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -1- (or -0-, -0- and -0-) to select "display group number 001" (or "000") and press -Q- button to confirm input.
NOTE:
- If a malfunction is detected at an actuator motor during basic setting, A/C control head -E87- with part number as of index "M" enters a replacement value for the impact which is not being reached. The malfunction "adaptation limit exceeded" is stored in DTC memory and the replacement value for this actuator motor will be displayed in measured value block.
- All motors of the A/C system are now moved into their end stops, the end position is stored in the A/C control head -E87- (resistance level of the position sensors installed in the motors).
Indicated on display
Basic setting 0
50
Display now counts down to 0 (sec.) starting at 50 (sec.).
Indicated on display
Basic setting 0
0
When readout is 0 (sec.) basic setting is ended.
- Press -> button.
- Check DTC memory.
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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.