2003 Audi A6 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Test sequence: Notes

Display on VAS5051:

Fig 1: Identifying Display On VAS5051 - Knock Control Stop, Checking (1 Of 4)
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  • Under -1- select diagnostic function "08 - Read measured value block".

Display on VAS5051:

Fig 2: Identifying Display On VAS5051 - Knock Control Stop, Checking (2 Of 4)
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  1. - Enter display group max. input value = 255
  • Enter "020" for "display group number 020" in zone -2- and confirm entry by pressing -Q- button.

Display on VAS5051:

Fig 3: Identifying Display On VAS5051 - Knock Control Stop, Checking (3 Of 4)
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  • Check indication in display fields -1- to -4-.
    DISPLAY ZONES IGNITION KNOCK CONTROL CHART

      Display zones
    1 2 3 4
    Display group 020: Ignition knock control during driving 
    Display  xx.x ° CA  xx.x ° ° CA  xx.x ° CA  xx.x ° CA 
    Display  Ignition angle retardation cylinder 1 through 
    Knock control 
    Ignition angle retardation cylinder 2 through 
    Knock control 
    Ignition angle retardation cylinder 3 through 
    Knock control 
    Ignition angle retardation cylinder 4 through 
    Knock control 
    Specif. value  0 to 12 ° CA  0 to 12 ° CA  0 to 12 ° CA  0 to 12 ° CA 
    Note:  Evaluation  : See EVALUATION OF IGNITION ANGLE RETARDATION  table.
    NOTE: The numbers displayed in display zones 1 to 4 represent the actual ignition timing retardation due to the knock control of the individual cylinders. The ignition angle retardation is carried out late in ° CA (crankshaft degrees).
  • To change to display group 021, Press --> button.
    Fig 4: Identifying Display On VAS5051 - Knock Control Stop, Checking (4 Of 4)
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Display on VAS5051:

  • Check indication in display fields -1- and -2-.
DISPLAY GROUP 021: IGNITION KNOCK CONTROL DURING DRIVING

  Display zones
1 2 3 4
Display Group 021: Ignition knock control during driving 
Display  xx.x ° CA  xx.x ° CA     
Display  Ignition angle retardation cylinder 5 through 
Knock control 
Ignition angle retardation cylinder 6 through 
Knock control 
   
Specif. value  0...12 ° CA  0...12 ° CA     
Note:  Evaluation  : See EVALUATION OF IGNITION ANGLE RETARDATION  table.    
NOTE: The numbers displayed in display zones 1 and 2 represent the actual ignition timing retardation due to the knock control of the individual cylinders. The ignition angle retardation is carried out late in ° CA (crankshaft degrees).
  • Exit function "08 - Read measured value block" by pressing --> button.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.