Read Measuring Value Block (Scan Tool Function 08)

1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Read Measuring Value Block (Scan Tool Function 08)



Indicated on display.


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons 0 and 8. With function 08 "Read measuring value block" is selected.

Indicated on display.


Rapid data transfer Q
08 - Read measuring value block



- Press Q button to confirm input. Indicated on display.


Read measuring value block HELP
Input display group number XXX



- Enter display group number (from table below). Press Q button to confirm input.

The selected measuring value block is displayed in the standardized form.

Table of selectable display group numbers

Display group number Indicated on display
001 1 = Engine speed rpm
2 = Oil pressure switch 2 < min
3 = Vehicle speed km/h
4 = Open

002 1 = Odometer km
2 = Fuel gauge I
3 = Outside temperature °C (°F)
4 = Time

003 1 = Coolant temperature °C (°F)


NOTES:
- The display always shows the actual values of the sensors. Because the values are filtered in the display of the instrument cluster the actual values may be different.
- If the actual coolant temperature is between 80 °C and 100 °C, the instrument cluster will display 90 °C.
- Other display groups are not available for the instrument cluster.

Display group 001







Display group 002







Display group 003







RENDER: 1.0x

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