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Read Measuring Value Block (function 08)
2004 Audi A4 Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 TSECTION Read Measuring Value Block (function 08)
NOTE:
- To test speed signal push the vehicle several meters (more than 5 km/h) with the ignition switched on.
- Component locations of activated components, see A/C SYSTEM CONTROL AND REGULATION COMPONENTS .
- With ignition switched off connect VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System with VAS 5051/1 diagnostic cable to 16-pin data link connector on vehicle. See VAS 5051 VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC, TESTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEM, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONSΒ .
- Switch ignition on or start engine.
- Select "Auto" operating mode on A/C Control Head -E87-
- Select "Address word" 08 for A/C heater/electronics. See VAS 5051 VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC, TESTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEM, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONSΒ .
Indicated on display of VAS 5051:
- Check DTC memory. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, CHECKING (FUNCTION 02)Β .
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08.
Indicated on display of VAS 5051:
- Display field -1- indicates request to input display group.
- Display field -2- shows input keyboard.
- Input via the keyboard in display field -2- the desired display group (e.g. "001" or "01"), overview of display groups numbers which can be selected. See OVERVIEW OF SELECTABLE DISPLAY GROUP NUMBERSΒ and accept by touching the Q-button.
Indicated on display of VAS 5051
- Display field -1- shows the selected display group.
- Display field -2- shows the values of the four display fields:
- The value of display field -1- is shown in the first row.
- The second, third and fourth rows show the value of the respective display fields.
- If a display field is not assigned, no display occurs in this row.
- By touching button -3- you can switch to another display group. See Fig 4.
- You can switch to another function (e.g. from "Basic setting" to "Read Measuring Value Block" and back) by touching button -4-.
- Input display group number; overview of display group numbers which can be selected. See OVERVIEW OF SELECTABLE DISPLAY GROUP NUMBERSΒ .
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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.