Code Control Module (Scan Tool Function 07)

1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Code Control Module (Scan Tool Function 07)



Use this function to code the instrument cluster -J285-:
- Market version equipment
- Engine types
- Number of cylinders
- Country versions


NOTES:
- Coding sets the various combinations of cylinders, type of engine and equipment installed.
- The coding table lists combinations unique to the Audi A8.


Coding

Indicated on display.


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons 0 and 7. With function 07 "Code control module" is selected.
- Press Q button to confirm input. Indicated on display.


Code Control Module ->
Input code number XXXXX (0-32000)



- Enter applicable code number from the table below.

Example: 00283

00 w/o additional equipment
2 USA
8 8-cylinder
3 gasoline engine (8-cylinder)

Indicated on display.


Coding Control Module Q
Input code number 00283 (0-32000)



- Press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display.


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Coding 00283 WSC 06812



- Press -> button.

Indicated on display.


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- With function 06 "End output" is selected.

Indicated on display.


Rapid data transfer Q
06 - End output



- Press Q button to confirm input.

Code table:

x Optional equipment
x
00 No optional equipment in US/CDN

x Market version
2 USA(US)
3 Canada (CDN)

X Number of cylinders
8 8-cylinders

X Engine version
3 Gasoline engine (8-cylinder)
RENDER: 1.0x

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