Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

• ‒ Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 and select vehicle system "01 -Engine electronics" in the selection. When doing this, the engine should be idling.

Note:

If the engine will not start, turn it for at least 5 seconds with the starter and then always leave the ignition on.

→ Display on VAS 5051:

• ‒ Under -1- select diagnostic function "02 - Interrogate fault memory".

→ Display on VAS 5051:

•     1 -    Content of the fault memory:
• - 0 Faults recognised
• or
• - X Faults recognised
•     2 -    Faults
• - Fault code
• - Fault location
• - Fault type

A - If faults were recognised:

• ‒ Print out the screen content or the self-diagnosis report.
• ‒ Exit function "02 - Interrogate fault memory" by pressing the ◂ key.

→ Display on VAS 5051:

• ‒ Rectify the fault(s) as specified in fault table => Page 01-13.
• ‒ Reselect diagnostic function "02 - Interrogate fault memory" and erase the fault memory => Page 01-10.
• ‒ Select the diagnostic function "06 - End output" in the selection => Page 01-12.

B - If no fault was recognised:

• ‒ Select the diagnostic function "06 - End output" in the selection => Page 01-12.

Important tips:

• ◆ If no fault is stored in the fault memory the fault memory should not be erased unnecessarily as the readiness code is reset.
• ◆ If the fault memory is erased the readiness code must be produced again => Page 01-70.