Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Brief description
The test program evaluates certain fault memories of all MOST devices. If there are configuration problems, the desired configuration is restored first.
The evaluation of the existing fault entries then provides the most probable fault cause. The result given is a maximum of the two most likely fault causes, for example:
- (* * * *) DVDC DVD changer
- (* *) TEL telephone
Evaluation of the quality of the results:
- (* * * * *) => high quality
- (*) => low quality
The number of asterisks varies between one asterisk and five asterisks.
- Step 1: Print out the results of the MOST bus system analysis.
- Step 2: Use the programming system to read out the vehicle data, find the action plan and work through the individual steps.
- Step 3: All suspicious control units must be reprogrammed.
- Case 1: All suspicious control units are programmed as part of the action plan . Continue with step 4.
- Case 2: One of the two suspicious control units was not programmed when the action plan was executed . Reprogram this control unit in the control unit selection with "Update software".
- Case 3: No suspicious control units has been programmed within the framework of the CIP measures plan . Reprogram the suspicious control unit in the control unit selection with "Update software".
- Step 4: Enter the vehicle programming code in the comment box of the warranty claim submission form.
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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.