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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2005A6 3.2 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (4.2L V8 5V GENERIC SCAN TOOL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNK)ST GENERIC SCAN TOOLREADINESS CODEREADINESS CODE, GENERATING
2005 Audi A6 3.2 T

Readiness code, generating

2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Readiness code, generating
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Test requirements 

  • The fuses for the engine electronics OK..
  • The Ground (GND) connections at engine and transmission OK.
  • The battery voltage must be at least 12.5 Volts.
  • Vehicles with automatic transmission: Selector lever in position "P" or "N".
  • All electrical consumers switched off. (radiator fan must not run during test).
  • The A/C system switched off.
  • No DTCs in DTC memory. → Diagnostic Mode 3: Interrogating DTC memory .
  • Throttle valve angle 12.0 to 16.0%.

Let vehicle cool off with ignition switched off until the following conditions are met:

  • Intake air temperature 10 to 50° C.
  • Coolant temperature approximately Intake Air Temperature (10 to 50° C).

Procedure 

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of accident during road test, always observe safety precautions → Motronic fuel injection system, servicing .
  • Connect diagnostic tester. → Diagnostic tester, connecting .
  • Start engine and let run 15 minutes at idle.
  • Perform a 15 minutes road test in the highest gear or in the highest driving mode on a level driving surface.

The following conditions must be met during this road test:

Engine speed 1800 to 2200 RPM.

Vehicle speed constant 90 Km/h.

  • Read readiness code.
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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.