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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESREAD MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 08)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
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
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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.