Dash Panel Insert Self-Diagnosis Up To Model Year 1999; General Information - Audi A3 1997 Service Manual

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Audi A3 1997 ➤
Electrical system Self-diagnosis - Edition 02.2002

2 - Dash panel insert self-diagnosis up to Model Year 1999

2.1 - Dash panel insert self-diagnosis up to Model Year 1999

2.2 - General information

Technical features of dash panel insert
Two different dash panel insert versions are available for the Audi A3:
◆ Midline: With Minicheck system
◆ Highline: With driver information system (DIS)
The speedometer is provided with an LCD für mileage counter, trip recorder and service display.
The warning lamps are integrated into the speedometer and rev counter.
For detailed information on dash panel insert, refer to
=> Audi A3 owner's manual
The dash panel insert is controlled by a microprocessor and provided with comprehensive self-diagnosis. Fault
codes are stored in the fault memory of the dash panel insert if faults occur in system components. Faults can
be determined using the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051.
"dEF" display on trip recorder
If control unit in dash panel insert detects a ROM fault, "dEF" is displayed on trip recorder.
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Replace dash panel insert in the event of "dEF" display.
=> Electrical System; Repair Group 90; Dash panel insert up to Model Year 1999 Dash panel insert up to Model
Year 1999
Notes on dash panel insert replacement
◆ Dash panel insert is not to be dismantled.
◆ Warning lamps of bulb type can all be replaced separately.
=> Electrical System; Repair Group 90; Dash panel insert up to Model Year 1999 Dash panel insert up to Model
Year 1999
◆ If necessary, dash panel insert is to be replaced as part of exchange program.
◆ Complete damage report sheet and return together with dash panel insert.
◆ Original packaging must be used for return shipment.
◆ On replacing dash panel insert, mileage counter and service display can be adapted using vehicle diag‐
nostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 => Page
2.3 - Starting dash panel insert self-diagnosis
Requirements:
Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 connected up and vehicle self-diagnosis se‐
lected => Page
1
Ignition on
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01 - Self-diagnosis
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