Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONMONITORS, TRIPS, DRIVE CYCLES AND READINESS CODESAUDI DRIVE CYCLE/READINESS CODEWITH GENERIC SCAN TOOL
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
With Generic Scan Tool
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION With Generic Scan Tool
READINESS CODE, GENERATING
Requirements
^ The respective fuses of the Motronic fuel injection and ignition system must be OK.
^ Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
^ All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window heating must be switched off.
^ If vehicle is equipped with an A/C system, it must be switched off.
^ Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
^ There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory. Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory.
Let vehicle cool off with the ignition switched off until the following conditions are met:
^ Intake air temperature 10 to 50° C. Diagnostic mode 1: Check measured values; PID 15.
^ Coolant temperature approx. intake air temperature (10 to 50° C). Diagnostic mode 1: Check measured values; PID 5.
Procedure
- Connect diagnostic tester.
- Start engine and let run at idle for at least 15 minutes.
- Perform a 15 minute road test in the highest gear or in the highest driving mode on a level driving surface.
Observe the safety precautions that apply to road tests.
The following operating conditions must be met during this road test:
- Engine speed approx. 1800 to 2200 RPM. Diagnostic mode 1: Check measured values; PID 12.
- Vehicle speed constant 90 km/h. Diagnostic mode 1: Check measured values; PID 13.
- Read readiness code.
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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.