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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURESNORMAL SCAN DATA VALUESREADING MEASURED VALUE BLOCK096 TRANSMISSION
1996 Volkswagen GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)
096 Transmission
1996 Volkswagen GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION 096 Transmission
MEASURED VALUE BLOCK - READING
- Connect Scan Tool VAG 1551 and enter address code "02", Transmission electronics, and advance until "Select function XX" readout appears as in display.
^ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons 0 and 8. (To select function 08 "Read measuring value block").
^ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
08 Read measuring value block
- Press Q button to confirm input.
^ Indicated on display:
Read measuring value block
Enter display group number XX
- Enter desired display group.
Display group 01 entered as an example.
See List of Selectable Display Groups section below for complete list of all Display groups.
- Press Q button to confirm input.
^ Indicated on display:
Read measuring value block 1 -->
-->1 -->2 -->3 -->4

- There are always 4 display fields in the measured value block (displayed in actual measurements).
- Explanation of values in the individual display fields (normal scan data values) are found in Scan Data Value Tables.

List of Selectable Display Groups
- If the printer is switched ON, the current display is pointed out on the log.
- If the values in all the display fields are as specified:
- Press --> key
^ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Connect Scan Tool VAG 1551 and enter address code "02", Transmission electronics, and advance until "Select function XX" readout appears as in display.
^ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
- Press buttons 0 and 8. (To select function 08 "Read measuring value block").
^ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer Q
08 Read measuring value block
- Press Q button to confirm input.
^ Indicated on display:
Read measuring value block
Enter display group number XX
- Enter desired display group.
Display group 01 entered as an example.
See List of Selectable Display Groups section below for complete list of all Display groups.
- Press Q button to confirm input.
^ Indicated on display:
Read measuring value block 1 -->
-->1 -->2 -->3 -->4
- There are always 4 display fields in the measured value block (displayed in actual measurements).
- Explanation of values in the individual display fields (normal scan data values) are found in Scan Data Value Tables.
List of Selectable Display Groups
- If the printer is switched ON, the current display is pointed out on the log.
- If the values in all the display fields are as specified:
- Press --> key
^ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.