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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNINGCODE CONTROL MODULE (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 07)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
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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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.