Hi All,
Hoping that I can :
1) introduce myself
2) get verified - (and I sent off a reg form)...
3) post my question -- and get some feedback
4) understand VCDS and my car a bit better.
I've had a few Audis over time and invested in VCDS cable VIA Ross Tech's UK RESELLER ilexa..
I just traced the order back to Oct 2015!
Looking at the pages its a HEX-USB+CAN = HUC.
Anyway I've used this on a A4Avant b4 v6 and then its replacement a C5 S6. Its been useful to autoscan and fix simple issues and clear codes down. I've only used the auto-scan function so far to do simple checks (sporadically) and between services/oil changes etc and this has pointed me in the right direction for basic repairs/garage mechanic instruction. I've never used this in anger so to speak..and herein lies the issue as I need to use VCDS in a more intense and investigative manner.
So to my post/problem.
I've recently noticed a slight hesitation sluggish/shudder often at low-ish revs when wanting to accelerate at low idle speeds which was occasional and I didnt really think much about it - under load it seemed to disappear and I put this down to perhaps poor fuel or some built up (as I do little mileage and often in town (limited speed) trips.) I'll take it for a quick dual carriageway/motorway blast and no real issues.
But then more recently this developed into what I can describe as a noisey exhaust (like a possible flexi crack/downpipe which I had on the V6 2.8 A4)) accompanied by backfire/misfire under slight revs.. an ignition/timing problem?. The car sounds "off" in terms of timing and judders slightly. I got the car up on a ramp and checked (quickly) for exhaust blows/joints cracks/holes..as this was what its sounded like. Nothing doing there - it seemed fine.
So began reading/searching -(I've got some concerns after all its an 18 yo car.. and despite its relatibely low mileage (136580km-84866mi) its still in the range for things to start going wrong...) Having said that I've done regular maintenance and changed all the usual suspects..including :
regular (yearly oil / filter /air filters)
new battery (initial one failed)
brake fluid + disks/pads
the major cambelt / aux belts /water pump/ tensioners/thermostat sender + otherbits (fuel pump) + Spark plugs (Jan 2017).
Coolant + Expansion tank.
The fluids in the ZF box - changed ATF fluid + filter/etc..in early 2016 when I first got the car
So ran a AutoScan today:
Some points..
A little concerned that the 01119 - Gear Recognition Signal came up as not seen this before.
Not so worried about these..seen these :
01592 - Air Quality Sensor (G238)
32-00 - Resistance Too High
01592 - Air Quality Sensor (G238)
37-00 - Faulty
need to clear/check the area..
All the central locking errors 've seen before and is a bit odd but not overly concerned..
as also TV Tuner CD/ - I had a aftermarket touchscreen satnav/media player installed in lieu of the old Nav..seems some circuits are still open.
So I decided - despite some "minor" errors above to try to access Control Module.
And Selected 01 Engine
The car was idling - and I was able to get into this.
But the values in groups 10-19 weren't showing...
I couldnt see if any of my 8 cylinders were missfiring.
I'm suspecting either a faulty spark plug (not likely as ALL 8 were OEM spec NGK and replaced Jan 2017) or a COIL PACK..more likely..but I'm trying to see if VCDS can support/indicate where/which one to look at ...I'm not fancying taking ALL 8 off if I dont need to!
Or could the MAF be at fault here? Would this give such behaviour?
Any pointers? - Am I using the right file/VCDS options/useage?
Its a 4B Audi A6/S6 C5 platform for sure but is there something I should be doing differently?
Why can't I see cylinder missfires? How can I validate / check this?
Thanks in advance for your patience/ help and any pointers.
UK guy in France..
Hoping that I can :
1) introduce myself
2) get verified - (and I sent off a reg form)...
3) post my question -- and get some feedback
4) understand VCDS and my car a bit better.
I've had a few Audis over time and invested in VCDS cable VIA Ross Tech's UK RESELLER ilexa..
I just traced the order back to Oct 2015!
Looking at the pages its a HEX-USB+CAN = HUC.
Anyway I've used this on a A4Avant b4 v6 and then its replacement a C5 S6. Its been useful to autoscan and fix simple issues and clear codes down. I've only used the auto-scan function so far to do simple checks (sporadically) and between services/oil changes etc and this has pointed me in the right direction for basic repairs/garage mechanic instruction. I've never used this in anger so to speak..and herein lies the issue as I need to use VCDS in a more intense and investigative manner.
So to my post/problem.
I've recently noticed a slight hesitation sluggish/shudder often at low-ish revs when wanting to accelerate at low idle speeds which was occasional and I didnt really think much about it - under load it seemed to disappear and I put this down to perhaps poor fuel or some built up (as I do little mileage and often in town (limited speed) trips.) I'll take it for a quick dual carriageway/motorway blast and no real issues.
But then more recently this developed into what I can describe as a noisey exhaust (like a possible flexi crack/downpipe which I had on the V6 2.8 A4)) accompanied by backfire/misfire under slight revs.. an ignition/timing problem?. The car sounds "off" in terms of timing and judders slightly. I got the car up on a ramp and checked (quickly) for exhaust blows/joints cracks/holes..as this was what its sounded like. Nothing doing there - it seemed fine.
So began reading/searching -(I've got some concerns after all its an 18 yo car.. and despite its relatibely low mileage (136580km-84866mi) its still in the range for things to start going wrong...) Having said that I've done regular maintenance and changed all the usual suspects..including :
regular (yearly oil / filter /air filters)
new battery (initial one failed)
brake fluid + disks/pads
the major cambelt / aux belts /water pump/ tensioners/thermostat sender + otherbits (fuel pump) + Spark plugs (Jan 2017).
Coolant + Expansion tank.
The fluids in the ZF box - changed ATF fluid + filter/etc..in early 2016 when I first got the car
So ran a AutoScan today:
Code:
Wednesday,23,May,2018,15:39:02:10427
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 18.2.1.2 (x64)
Data version: 20180518 DS287.1
www.Ross-Tech.com
VIN: WAUZZZ4B62N115654 License Plate: S6
Mileage: 136580km-84866mi Repair Order: engine stutter
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Chassis Type: 4B (4B - Audi A6/S6/RS6/allroad C5 (1998 > 2005))
Scan: 01 02 03 06 08 15 16 17 18 22 34 35 36 37 45 55 56 57 65 67
75 76 77
VIN: WAUZZZ4B62N115654 Mileage: 136580km-84866miles
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!
Part No: 4D0 907 559 AB
Component: 4.2L V8/5V G 0002
Coding: 10752
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 6ED469712ABFBE34C5-515E
WAUZZZ4B62N115654 AUZ7Z0B2053758
No fault code found.
Readiness: 0000 0000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 01L-927-156.lbl
Part No: 4B0 927 156 ET
Component: AG5 01L 4.2l5V RdW 1011
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 7DF65E3D77D9D5AC4C-517C
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 4B0-614-517.lbl
Part No: 4B0 614 517 E
Component: ABS/ESP allrad 1728
Coding: 06397
Shop #: WSC 00000
VCID: 23424845B1FD435C1A-5140
1 Fault Found:
01119 - Gear Recognition Signal
35-10 - - - Intermittent
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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 4B0-820-043-MY2.lbl
Part No: 4B0 820 043 AD
Component: A6-Klimavollautomat 0105
Coding: 00000
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 5CB033B9CC033CA41B-2592
2 Faults Found:
01592 - Air Quality Sensor (G238)
32-00 - Resistance Too High
01592 - Air Quality Sensor (G238)
37-00 - Faulty
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags Labels: 4B0-959-655-AI84.lbl
Part No: 4B0 959 655 M
Component: Airbag 8.4E 5003
Coding: 0000406
Shop #: WSC 02325 785 00200
VCID: 3A7C95217677229429-517C
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments Labels: 4B0-920-xxx-17.lbl
Part No: 4B0 920 933 Q
Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. VDO D10
Coding: 01183
Shop #: WSC 05460
VCID: 316EB20DFB01E1CC98-515E
WAUZZZ4B62N115654 AUZ7Z0B2053758
2 Faults Found:
01300 - Control Module for Navigation with CD-Rom (J401)
49-00 - No Communications
01304 - Radio
49-00 - No Communications
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks Labels:. 4B0-962-258.lbl
Part No: 4B0 962 258 K
Component: Zentralverrieg.,DWA D35
Coding: 07019
Shop #: WSC 06520
VCID: 316EB20DFB01E1CC98-4F20
7 Faults Found:
01366 - Opened Due to Crash Signal
35-00 - -
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring
35-00 - -
00956 - Key 2
09-10 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed - Intermittent
01561 - Rear left door
61-10 - Won't De-Safe - Intermittent
01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)
49-00 - No Communications
01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)
76-10 - Terminal 30 missing - Intermittent
01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)
77-10 - Internal Supply Voltage - Intermittent
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor Labels: 4B0-951-178.lbl
Part No: 4B0 951 178 A
Component: Innenraumueberw. D04
Coding: 00102
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 26445151C2CFB6747D-515E
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Headlight Range Labels: 4Z7-907-357.lbl
Part No: 4Z7 907 357
Component: dynamische LWR D07
Coding: 00050
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 04002BD91433A46403-4B7E
No fault code found.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 57: TV Tuner Labels: 4D0-919-146.clb
Part No: 4D0 919 146 B
Component: TV Tuner H05 0704
Coding: 0000010
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 28585F6998DBA0044F-517C
1 Fault Found:
00861 - Connection to Navigation Computer
011 - Open Circuit
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 76: Park Assist Labels: 8Z0-919-283.lbl
Part No: 8Z0 919 283
Component: Parkingsyst. A6 RDW D08
Coding: 01156
Shop #: WSC 02325
VCID: 020C2DC10E27AA5431-515E
No fault code found.
End-------------------------(Elapsed Time: 05:32)--------------------------Some points..
A little concerned that the 01119 - Gear Recognition Signal came up as not seen this before.
Not so worried about these..seen these :
01592 - Air Quality Sensor (G238)
32-00 - Resistance Too High
01592 - Air Quality Sensor (G238)
37-00 - Faulty
need to clear/check the area..
All the central locking errors 've seen before and is a bit odd but not overly concerned..
as also TV Tuner CD/ - I had a aftermarket touchscreen satnav/media player installed in lieu of the old Nav..seems some circuits are still open.
So I decided - despite some "minor" errors above to try to access Control Module.
And Selected 01 Engine
The car was idling - and I was able to get into this.
But the values in groups 10-19 weren't showing...
I couldnt see if any of my 8 cylinders were missfiring.
I'm suspecting either a faulty spark plug (not likely as ALL 8 were OEM spec NGK and replaced Jan 2017) or a COIL PACK..more likely..but I'm trying to see if VCDS can support/indicate where/which one to look at ...I'm not fancying taking ALL 8 off if I dont need to!
Or could the MAF be at fault here? Would this give such behaviour?
Any pointers? - Am I using the right file/VCDS options/useage?
Its a 4B Audi A6/S6 C5 platform for sure but is there something I should be doing differently?
Why can't I see cylinder missfires? How can I validate / check this?
Thanks in advance for your patience/ help and any pointers.
UK guy in France..
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