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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2009A6 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 13 (3.0L - ENGINE CONTROLS - FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN)01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)READINESS CODEREADINESS CODE, GENERATINGOPERATION 11: CATALYTIC CONVERTER DIAGNOSIS
2009 Audi A6 Base
Operation 11: Catalytic converter diagnosis
2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Operation 11: Catalytic converter diagnosis
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Test conditions
- Engine running at idling speed
Display on VAS5051:
1 - Enter display group
- Enter "198" for "display group number 198" in zone -2- and confirm entry by pressing -Q- button.
Display on VAS5051:
- Activate basic setting by pressing -A- button.
- Press accelerator and brake pedal simultaneously. Engine speed increases to approx. 2200 RPM.
Test conditions
- Accelerator and brake pedal pressed simultaneously, engine runs at approx. 2200 RPM.
- Check indication in display fields -2- and -4-.
| Display zones | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Display group 198: Diagnosis of catalytic converter (Bank 1 and Bank 2) | ||||
| Display | x.xx | --- | x.xx | --- |
| Display | Measured value catalytic converter - conversion, Bank 1 | Diagnosis status | Measured value catalytic converter - conversion, Bank 2 | Diagnosis status |
| Range | Test OFF Test ON Cat. B1 OK Cat. B1 NOK |
Test OFF Test ON Cat. B2 OK Cat. B2 NOK |
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| Specif.value | 0...0.35 | Cat. B1 OK | 0...0.35 | Cat. B2 OK |
| Note: | If "Cat. B1 NOK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking . If no DTC is stored, replace catalytic converter. | If "Cat. B1 NOK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking . If no DTC is stored, replace catalytic converter. | ||
If specified value "Cat. B1 OK" is obtained:
- Press ← button.
- Depress accelerator pedal completely (swiftly) and then release it (brief acceleration to at least 4000 RPM).
WARNING:
Test procedure cannot continue successfully without this brief acceleration!
- Perform next operation.
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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.