Control Unit Release - Audi A8 1994 Service Manual

Audi A8 1994 ➤
Electrical system Self-diagnosis 02.99 ➤ - Edition 05.2002

2.15 - Control unit release

Note:
New/old dash panel inserts or old engine control unit must always be released.
Requirements:
• Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 connected up and vehicle self-diagnosis se‐
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• Ignition on
Sequence of operations
- Establish immobilizer identification number by starting self-diagnosis for appropriate control unit (engine or
immobilizer).
- On the basis of the 14-digit immobilizer identification number, request 7-digit PIN from appropriate Sales
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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.
-> Readout on VAS 5051:
- From list -1- select diagnostic function "Release (PIN)".
▼ Readout on VAS 5051
Vehicle self-diagnosis
Function test
Channel 50 adaption (PIN)
Information
PIN is used for release of
key matching/adaption in
Vehicle system
PIN provided on the basis of
immobilizer identification number
is only valid
for one day
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01 - Self-diagnosis
17 - Dash panel insert
8L0919860A
DASH PANEL INSERT+IMMOBILIZER VDO D06
Code 00142
Dealership number 12345
Done