Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, checking (function 02)

2004 Audi A4 Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 TSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, checking (function 02)
NOTE:
  • The A/C Control Head -E87- switches automatically to "Econ" operating mode, if the basic setting has not been carried out after replacing E87, or the measured pressure of High Pressure Sensor -G65- is too low or too high (compressor should not be switched on), see READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08)Β . This condition is stored as a malfunction in the DTC memory.
  • If the A/C control module -E87- automatically changes into operating mode "Off" after the ignition was switched on and with the ignition switched on, only the operating mode "Def" can be selected (other selections are not possible). In this case, (for example) the ignition has been switched on with a key, that is not enabled for this vehicle or the control module in the instrument cluster does not send the key number via the CAN-bus comfort system.

Indicated on display of VAS 5051:

  • Select "02 - Check DTC memory" function.
    Fig 1: VAS 5051 Scan Tool Display - Checking DTC Memory (1 Of 3)
    G02751793Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

Indicated on display of VAS 5051:

  • Display field -1- indicates the number of stored malfunctions.
  • Display field -2- indicates the DTC, the malfunction location and malfunction type of the saved malfunction.
    Fig 2: VAS 5051 Scan Tool Display - Checking DTC Memory (2 Of 3)
    G02751794Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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