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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSHEADLAMPTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESOUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (FUNCTION 03)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) (Function 03)
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) (Function 03)
Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
NOTE:
- Only perform output Diagnostic Test Mode when vehicle is stationary and engine is not running!
- Switch on ignition
- Switch on low beams.
- If malfunctions are found during output Diagnostic Test Mode, determine cause of malfunction and replace faulty component if necessary
The following system conditions can be activated during actuator test:
- Headlights are lowered
- Headlights are raised
- Warning lamp is activated
Initiating output Diagnostic Test Mode
- Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "output Diagnostic Test Mode" function 03.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode
- Press -Q- button to confirm input: Output Diagnostic Test Mode for automatic vertical headlight aim control is initiated immediately.
Indicated on display:
Output Diagnostic Test Mode ->
Lower headlights
The headlights will be lowered until program is switched further or the lower end position is reached.
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
Output Diagnostic Test Mode ->
Raise headlights
The headlights will be raised until program is switched further or the upper end position is reached.
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
Output Diagnostic Test Mode ->
Signal wire to instrument cluster
Warning symbol (auto. vert. headlight aim control) is indicated in the center display of the instrument cluster.
Indicated on display:
Output Diagnostic Test Mode ->
END
- Press -> button.
The tester returns to the "Select function" mode.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
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.