Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

The emergency starting function enables a stranded vehicle with disabled immobilizer to be released and driven to the nearest Audi Dealership.

Requirements:

• ● Customers must be able to furnish proof of vehicle ownership by way of vehicle documents and appropriate identification.
• ● Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 connected up and vehicle self-diagnosis selected

Sequence of operations

• ‒ Establish immobilizer identification number by starting immobilizer self-diagnosis => Page 01-299.
• ‒ On the basis of the 14-position immobilizer identification number, request 7-digit PIN from appropriate Sales Centre/importer.

Note:

The PIN is only valid for one day, after which a new number has to be requested. The PIN is of no use to the customer or other dealerships.

→ Display on VAS 5051:

• ‒ From list -1- select diagnosis function "Release (PIN)".

• ‒ Touch "Ready" key.

• ‒ Touch key
  "Press here to display entry keypad".

• ‒ Use keypad to enter previously established 7-digit PIN.
• ‒ Touch ▸ key.

• ‒ Check entry and then touch "Yes" key.
• ‒ Incorrect PIN entry can be corrected by touching "No" key.

• ‒ Touch "Ready" key.

Note:

If release (PIN) has been successfully implemented, fault lamp lights constantly and immobilizer is released:

• ◆ As long as engine is running and ignition key remains in lock
• ◆ For 45 minutes if ignition key remains in lock (engine not running)
• ◆ For 10 minutes if ignition key is removed

→ Display on VAS 5051:

• ‒ From list -1- select diagnosis function "06 - End of output".
• ‒ Switch off ignition and then start engine.