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Reading Measuring Value Blocks




Function 08: Read Measuring Value Block, Initiating

Special tools
- Scan Tool VAG 1551/1552 using VAG 1551/3 adaptor cable

Test conditions
- Engine Coolant Temperature must be 80 °C minimum.
- ALL electrical consumers switched OFF.
- A/C switched OFF if installed.
- Transmission Range selector lever in P or N (auto trans.).
- NO malfunctions stored in DTC memory. Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes


Work sequence
- Connect Scan Tool VAG 1551/1552.
- Start engine and let idle.
- Press -0- and -1 - buttons to select Address word 01: "Engine electronics"

Display will appear as shown (example only)


038906018M 1.9l R4 EDC 00AG 1813 ->
Coding 0001 WSC XXXXX



- Press -> button.


Display will appear as shown


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press -0- and -8- buttons to select Function 08: "Read measuring value block".
- Press -Q- button to enter input.

Display will appear as shown


Read measuring value block HELP
Input display group number XXX



- Press -0-, -0- and -1- buttons to select "Display group 1".
- Press -Q- button to enter input.

Display will appear as shown(1 to 4 = Display zones)


Read measuring value block 1 ->
1 2 3 4



- Display group 001 is only an example to illustrate the sequence.
- Press -> button.

Display will appear as shown


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press -0- and -6- buttons to select Function 06: "End output".
- Press -Q- button to enter input.
- Proceed as follows to change to another display group: