A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
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Please scrap the Update - Programming CD, Part No: 4F0 906 961 F, which was sent out previously.
Tip:
Additional copies of the "Update - Programming" CDs may be ordered from the Audi Technical Literature Ordering Center.
Vehicle requirements
Battery must have minimum no-load charge of 12.5 V. Failure to maintain voltage during update process can lead to ECM failure. (You must use an
approved battery charger to maintain battery voltage.)
Tip:
Make sure the battery contacts are clean and not corroded in order to supply the sufficient voltage of 12.5 V to the system. Clean battery contacts if
necessary.
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VAS 5051: connected to vehicle and to 110 V AC Power supply at all times during procedure.
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VAS 5052: connected to vehicle with battery voltage requirements met.
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Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) switched OFF.
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Vehicle electrical consumers are OFF (i.e. radio, lights, A/C, etc.).
Tip:
Non-observance of the following points may lead to ECM failure!
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VAS 5051 or 5052 must always be connected to the approved power supply at the approved voltages. Under no circumstances should the power
supply be interrupted or the diagnostic connector unplugged during the flash procedure.
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Any appliances with high electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) must be switched OFF.
NOTE:
Do not use the VAS 6017A or B adapter when performing update programming (flashing). Control module can be damaged. Adapter is for
checking control modules only.
Update - Programming (flashing) procedure, checking software level
1. Switch ignition on.
2. Switch VAS 5051 or VAS 5052 diagnostic tool on.
3. Select Vehicle Self Diagnosis mode.
4. Select Vehicle system 01-Engine electronics.
5. Select forward arrow.
6. Check ECM Part No. and Software level at arrow.
7. Print out the displayed screen.
8. Attach a copy of print to vehicle Repair Order.
9. Verify the ECM Part No. from the printout, and insert the correct Update CD (see table).
