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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSINFORMATION BUSSERVICE AND REPAIRADAPTATION FOR POWER TRAIN DATA-BUS
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Adaptation For Power Train Data-BUS
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Adaptation For Power Train Data-BUS
Adaptation
Individual functions are called up by entering the appropriate adaptation channel numbers (listed in the adaptation table).
NOTE:
- Using measuring value blocks 10,11, 12 and 15, the values that need to be transferred to the new instrument cluster can be read out before replacement.
- Adaptation channels 42-44 (see measuring value blocks 13 and 14) do not need to be transferred when replacing instrument cluster, because they are adjusted by the factory for each new instrument cluster
Adaptation table:
Initiating "Adaptation" function 10
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons -1- and -0- to select "Adaptation" function 10.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Adaptation
Insert channel number XX
- Enter desired adaptation channel (adaptation table).
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
NOTE: After changing an adaptation value or ending an adaptation channel, "Adaptation" function 10 must be performed again before selecting another adaptation channel.
Adaptation for power train data-BUS
NOTE:
- In put the adaptation values from table.
- Observe notes when replacing instrument cluster.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press -1- and -0- and confirm by pressing the -Q- button.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Adaptation
Insert channel number XX
- Press buttons -6- and -0-.
- Press -0- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 60 Adaptation 1035 ->
<-1 3->
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
Channel 60 Adaptation 1035
Input adaptation value XXXXX
- Input desired value via scan tool keypad using table, fill initial positions with "0."
e.g. desired input value: 1033 for manual transmission
Keypad input: 01033
Indicated on display:
Channel 60 Adaptation 1035 Q
Input adaptation value 01033
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 60 Adaptation 1033 Q
<-1 3->
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 60 Adaptation 1033 Q
Stored changed value?
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Channel 60 adaptation 1033 ->
Changed value is stored
- Conclude adaptation of power train data-BUS by pressing the -> button.
Table
Equipment Adaptation value
Engine 1
Transmission 2
Brake 4
A/C 8
ADR 32
Instrument cluster 1024
The installed control modules that participate in the power train data-BUS are added.
NOTE: The instrument cluster, which is CAN capable, is not indicated in the measuring value block, but must be added anyway.
Example: Manual transmission
- Engine + A/C + instrument cluster = 1 + 8 + 1024 = 1033
Example: Automatic transmission
- Engine + transmission + A/C + instrument cluster= 1 + 2 + 8 + 1024 = 1035
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