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1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION Reading



Read Measuring Value Block (Function 08)

On Board Diagnostic (OBD) continually monitors the input signals and voltages required to operate the steering wheel electronics.

Use this function to observe various multi-function steering wheel system inputs.

The measuring value block is divided into 2 display groups, each containing up to 4 display fields.

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), input address word 16, "Steering - wheel electronics", and press -> button until "Select function XX" appears in display.

Indicated on display:


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Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08.

Indicated on display:


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08 - Read Measuring Valve Block



- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Read Measuring Value Block HELP
Enter display group number XXX



- Using the Scan Tool (ST) button pad, enter required display group number (following example shows display group 001). Press keys 0, 0 and 1 for "Display group number 1" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display: (1...4 = Display zones)

Read Measuring Value Block 1 ->
1 2 3 4








- Displayed after pressing -C- button.

Indicated on display:

Read Measuring Value Block Help
Enter display group number XXX



- Enter display group number as needed.
RENDER: 1.0x

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