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 MANUALSAUDI1999A8 QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 72 (ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - RADIO, NAVIGATION, STEERING & TELEMATICS)MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL, ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)CONTROL MODULE VERSIONS, CHECKING (FUNCTION 01)
1999 Audi A8 Quattro
Control Module Versions, checking (function 01)
1999 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Control Module Versions, checking (function 01)
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Indicated on display
Fig 1: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module Versions, Checking, Multi-Function Steering Wheel (1 Of 3)
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "Check control module" function 01.
Indicated on display
Fig 2: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module Versions, Checking, Multi-Function Steering Wheel (2 Of 3)
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display after approx. 5 seconds (example only):
Fig 3: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - Control Module Versions, Checking, Multi-Function Steering Wheel (3 Of 3)
- Part number of steering wheel electronics
- Steering wheel electronics: component marking
- D03: Software version of control module
- Coding 00101: Multi-function steering wheel control module coding
- XXXXX: Workshop number
- Press --> button.
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.