Reading

1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Reading


Read Measuring Value Block

Tools
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Fault read out device V.A.G 1551 with Diagnostic cable V.A.G 1551/3

Work procedure
- Fault read out device V.A.G 1551, connecting.
- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD). On Board Diagnostic (OBD) For Radio-Frequency Remote Control For Central Locking, Initiating

Measuring value block is divided into 3 display group numbers. Assignment of individual display fields can be found in display group overview starting on page. Evaluating Measured Value Blocks

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons - 0 - and - 8 - to initiate "Read measuring value block", function 08.

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 HELP
Enter display group number XX

Display group number 001 is used as an example to indicate procedure.

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

Indicated on display: (1 to 4 = display fields)

Read measuring value block 1 ->
1 2 3 4

NOTE: To switch to a different display group, proceed as follows:







- After C button is pressed, following appears.

Indicated on display:

Read measuring value block HELP
Enter display group number XXX

- Now desired display group number can be entered.
RENDER: 1.0x

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