OBDMID 33 ($21): Catalyst Monitor Bank 1

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION OBDMID 33 ($21): Catalyst Monitor Bank 1
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  • Connect the scan tool.
  • Start the engine and let run at idle speed.
  • Select "Mode 6: Check test the results of components that are not continuously monitored".

Select "OBDMID 33 ($21)".

  • Select the desired "Test-ID".
  • Check specified values at idle.
Test-ID (TID) (Hex-ID) DTC Component or System Min. Max. Additional Information
132 ($84) P0421 Conversion Capability (storage) Check. 4096 65535 Refer to DTC P0421 under Control module and output signals .
133 ($85)     225 65535  
136 ($88)   Catalytic converter monitoring, Bank 1, Aging value. 0    
137 ($89)   Catalytic converter monitoring, Bank 1, Aging value, short test 46. 0    
138 ($90)   Catalytic converter monitoring accumulated range error, Bank 1 Aging value. 0    
139 ($91)   Catalytic converter monitoring accumulated error, Bank 1 + Bank 2, Aging value. 0    
  • If any component or system fails to meet the specified values, refer to Diagnostic "Mode 03: Interrogating Fault Memory" to check for stored DTCs or the corresponding diagnostic repair procedure.
  • Switch the ignition off.
  • End of diagnosis. 
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