Problem using "04 Basic Setting"

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Sep 10, 2004 | 03:41 PM

Cjshutts

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Problem using "04 Basic Setting"

I am trying to run a basic setting using VAGCom under the engine control module. When I select "04 Basic Setting" And hit start/next as instructed in the SW I get and error saying this function is not available. Any idea what might cause this?

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Sep 10, 2004 | 05:07 PM

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What eactly are you trying to do with Basic Settings?

On what control module, in what make/model/year/engine of car?

I can't think of anything in a 1998 car to which the Start/Next button in Basic Settings would apply.

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Sep 10, 2004 | 06:15 PM

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Car is a 1998 A8, ABZ, I am in the engine control module, and

I am trying to run the leak detection pump. According to the Bentley page 20-100, this is a basic setting, address 71.

I am able to review the leak test status using display field 3, address 32, I am able to see the reed valve status.

If you know another way to run the leak detection pump I am open. Right now it looks like a software issue.

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Sep 11, 2004 | 03:03 PM

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What makes you thing that a Euro-Spec 1998 car

even has a Leak Detection Pump to run? There were no mandatory "OBD" requirments in Europe in 1998! I think even current European emissions standards don't require an evaporative leak detection system.

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Sep 11, 2004 | 04:13 PM

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Please forget about the Euro Spec. This car has a US controllers and all US emissions

I can send you a pics if you like.

The car has all US spec controllers, and I can see the LDP reed status on address 34. I have pulled the left rear wheel well, and have been inspecting the LDP.

What is the deal with the software? Do I need to call your customer service, or can you help me with it?

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Sep 11, 2004 | 07:07 PM

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Have you met all the prerequiste conditions for the test?

I think you problem is procedural, not a problem with the software per se. But I can't say I've ever done that particular test on that particular car.

Try this: Go to 071 in Measuring Blocks. Then use the Switch to Basic Settings button after you've verified that field 1 says "Reed Closed".

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