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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A6 QUATTRO SEDAN (4B2) V8-4.2L (AWN)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNINGADAPTATION (FUNCTION 10)
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan (4B2) V8-4.2L (AWN)
Adaptation (Function 10)
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan (4B2) V8-4.2L (AWN)SECTION Adaptation (Function 10)
Adaptation (Function 10)
Requirements:
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).
- Switch on ignition.
Implementing function "10 - Adaptation"
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press keys 1 and 0 to select "Adaptation" function.
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
10- Adaptation
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display:
Adaptation
Enter channel number XX
- Enter desired adaptation channel.
- Confirm entry with Q key.
NOTE: After changing adaptation value/following termination of an adaptation channel, function "10 - Adaptation" must be implemented again to select a different adaptation channel.
Matching of remote control keys by way of adaptation function
- Switch on ignition.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press keys 1 and 0 to select "Adaptation" function.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display:
Adaptation
Enter channel number XX
- Press keys 2 and 1 (to select "Channel 21".
NOTE:
- Wrong entries can be corrected by pressing C key.
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display:
Channel 21 Adaptation 0 ->
Key Setting <-1 3->
Top line shows selected channel and memory position for key to be matched. Select desired memory position of key to be matched with keys 1 and 3 (or on V.A.G 1552 with keys (Down arrow) and (Up arrow)).
- Third memory position is selected in example.
Indicated on display:
Channel 21 Adaptation 3 ->
Key Setting <-1 3->
- Press remote control opening/closing button.
Indicated on display:
Channel 21 Adaptation 3 Q
Key Recognized
Display "Setting" switches to "Recognized" following recognition of remote control command.
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display:
Channel 21 Adaptation 3 Q
Store altered value?
- Confirm entry with Q key.
Indicated on display:
Channel 21 Adaptation 3 ->
Altered value stored
- Press key.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press keys 0 and 6 to select "End Output" function.
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Check function of newly matched remote control key.
NOTE:
- Successful adaptation can be established by way of Read Measuring Value Block function (function 08), display group number 007.
- Care is to be taken to ensure that new keys are always matched to vacant memory positions. If use is made of a memory position already occupied, the matched remote control key already allocated to this memory position will no longer function.
- A maximum of four keys can be matched.
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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.