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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 MANUALSAUDI1999A6 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - UP TO 2000INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH MAINTENANCE INTERVAL EXTENSION (MIE), ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN CONTROL MODULES, CHECKINGNOTES
1999 Audi A6 Base
Data exchange between control modules, checking: Notes
1999 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Notes
NOTE:
- Data exchange between individual control modules occurs via a bus system.
- The term "CAN-bus" refers to a system that transports and distributes data.
- The wire connections between the control modules, via which data is transferred, are referred to as data wires.
- Data is transferred to the connected control modules serially (one after the other) across the data wires.
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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.