Audi A4: Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Systems
WARNING
- During road tests using a vehicle diagnostic and information system, there is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries!
- If vehicle diagnostic and information system is deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries in the event the airbag deploys!
- During road tests, have a person sitting in the rear seat to operate the vehicle diagnostic and information system.
Audi TT and Audi R8
WARNING
- During road tests using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, there is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries!
- If vehicle diagnostic and information system is deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries in the event the airbag deploys!
- During road tests, have a person sitting in the front passenger seat in the rearmost position to operate the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- TheVehicle Diagnostic Tester-1- must lie flat on the passenger's legs and be operated by that person, as shown in the illustration.
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to → Chapter "Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting".
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and diagnostic cable
Procedure
- Engage the parking brake or operate the electromechanical parking brake.
- Shift the shifter lever into neutral or place the selector lever in the "P" position.
- Turn off the ignition and connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) with the diagnostic cable -arrow-.
- When using the Remote Diagnosis Head -VAS5054A- or the Diagnosis Interface -VAS5055- pay attention to the Operating Instructions.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Turn off all electrical consumers.
Note
If a error message appears on the screen of the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to the Operating Instructions.
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Caution
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the
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WARNING
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Wiring Harness Repair Set
Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978-
The Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978- makes optimal repair
quality possible in the realm of vehicle electronics. Using the
tools, repairs affecting harness conn
Tool Descriptions
Crimping Pliers with Insert
The Crimping Pliers without Insert -VAS1978/1- with Crimping
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Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic in the event of a breakdown. In the event
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If you are on a steep hill, be especially careful.
Set the parking brake.
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Battery Tester with Printer -VAS5097A-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
It is not necessary to disconnect or remove the Battery -A-
when using the Battery Tester with Printer -VAS5097A-.
The following Batteries -A- can be t
