No controller response - Engine Module - 01

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Hello,

I've tried to use my cable to read the engine module - 01 so I can log requested vs actual boost but I can't get the controller to respond. I do have a genuine cable purchased through the site. HEX-V2, H11-001984 and am using the most up to date version of VCDS. I even uninstalled and reinstalled VCDS. I am running it on Windows 7 on my Mac through Bootcamp. Has anyone else experienced any problems with this?

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What kind of car are you plugged into?

Can you click [options] then [test] in VCDS and post the results?
 
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It could not hurt to post an Auto-Scan from the car in question. Even if you can't connect to the ECU, there may be clues why in other modules.

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Hi,

Thanks for the quick response. I can cannot to some of the other modules but it's hit or miss.

Here's the requested pic.

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Oh sorry, I forgot to add. The car is a 2006 Audi A4 FWD, 2.0T
 
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Code: 
Thursday,19,July,2018,16:58:27:14030
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 8 x64
VCDS Version: 18.2.1.5 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4411.4
Data version: 20180518 DS287.2
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WAUAF78E36A206747   License Plate: EY55AEX
Mileage: 212620km-132115mi   Repair Order: 



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Chassis Type: 8E (8E - Audi A4/S4/RS4 B6/B7 (2001 > 2008))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 0F 11 15 16 17 18 25 36 37 45 46 55 56 57 65
          67 69 75 76 77
 
VIN: WAUAF78E36A206747   Mileage: 212620km-132115miles
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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8E0-910-517.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 910 517 D    HW: 8E0 614 517 AK
   Component: ESP8 front      H06 0120  
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0004524
   Shop #: WSC 06335 000 00000
   VCID: 280905ABCEF077A7194-807C

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8E0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 820 043 BM
   Component:   A4 Klimaautomat   2832  
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 6D8734BF2482928FAA2-5160

1 Fault Found:
00819 - High Pressure Sensor (G65) 
            07-00 - Signal too Low

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels: 8E0-907-279-8EC.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 907 279 L
   Component: int. Lastmodul  ECE 0704  
   Coding: 01001
   Shop #: WSC 65536  
   VCID: 3B23CAE72A76CC3F646-4B00

4 Faults Found:
01494 - Bulb for Parking Lamps; Left (M1) 
            30-00 - Open or Short to Plus
01498 - Bulb for Parking Lamps; Right (M3) 
            30-00 - Open or Short to Plus
00979 - Lamp for Low Beam; Right (M31) 
            30-00 - Open or Short to Plus
01519 - Bulb for Back-Up Lights; Right (M17) 
            30-00 - Open or Short to Plus

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8E0-959-655-94.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 959 655 H    HW: 8E0 959 655 H
   Component:    Airbag 9.41  H12 3840  
   Revision: 91H12384    Serial number: 0036N001DBGU  
   Coding: 0032607
   Shop #: WSC 34959 183 85138
   VCID: 3C21C9FB2A68CB076DC-8068

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E0 910 339 B
   Component: BF-Gewichtsens. 002 0070

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 35YLJ         

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 0001.01.000000200000000000ÿ†63

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 000000ÿ†6332DRB402CC8E930ÿ†63

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: C8E930ÿ†6342DRB402D5C49C+ÿ†63

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 5C49C+ÿ†6352ARB400E77305Iÿ†63

   Subsystem 7 - Serial number: 77305Iÿ†6362ARB400E77073Lÿ†63

   Subsystem 8 - Serial number: 77073Lÿ†63729RB400EE104BRÿ†63

   Subsystem 9 - Serial number: E104BRÿ†63829RB400EE4741Sÿ

   Subsystem 10 - Serial number: E4741Sÿ

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 8E0-953-549.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 953 549 Q
   Component: Lenksáulenmodul     0601  
   Coding: 02021
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 41DFB80F489AA6EF3EA-4B00

1 Fault Found:
01304 - Radio 
            49-10 - No Communications - Intermittent

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 951 G    HW: 8E0 920 951 G
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 4     H14 0110  
   Revision: 0110        Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0022400
   Shop #: WSC 34959 183 85138
   VCID: 2E05F3B3EC042997D38-5184

3 Faults Found:
00562 - Sensor for Oil Level/Temperature (G266) 
            010 - Open or Short to Plus
01302 - Control Module for Telematic (J499) 
            004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
01300 - Control Module for Navigation with CD-Rom (J401) 
            004 - No Signal/Communication

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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 951 G    HW: 8E0 920 951 G
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 4     H14 0110  
   Revision: 0110        Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0022400
   Shop #: WSC 34959 183 85138
   VCID: 2E05F3B3EC042997D38-5184

3 Faults Found:
00562 - Sensor for Oil Level/Temperature (G266) 
            010 - Open or Short to Plus
01302 - Control Module for Telematic (J499) 
            004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
01300 - Control Module for Navigation with CD-Rom (J401) 
            004 - No Signal/Communication

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels:. 8E0-959-433-MAX.clb
   Part No: 8E0 959 433 CG
   Component: Komfortgerát T7B    4035  
   Coding: 11896
   Shop #: WSC 06335  
   VCID: 78A915EB5BC02727494-4B00

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E1959801G
   Component: Tõrsteuer.FS BRM 0506  

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E1959802G
   Component: Tõrsteuer.BF BRM 0506  

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 8E0959801E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HL BRM 0606  

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8E0959802E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HR BRM 0606  

3 Faults Found:
01368 - Alarm triggered by Luggage Compartment Switch 
            35-00 -  - 
01369 - Alarm triggered by Hood Switch 
            35-00 -  - 
00955 - Key 1 
            35-10 -  -  - Intermittent

End----------(Elapsed Time: 05:58, VBatt start/end: 12.3V/12.3V)-----------
 
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What happens if you try generic OBD-II?

Is this car an manual trans? Has the ECU been "tuned" or otherwise modded?

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The car is tuned. I’m stage 3 with a big turbo and a custom tune.

I don’t know what you mean by using generic OBD-II.
 
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On the first screen in VCDS, toward the lower left, there's a button labelled [OBD-II].

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I haven’t tried that yet. I will in the morning and post results. Thanks!
 
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For whatever reason unknown to me I was able to get into that controller this morning. Do you want a log of anything for future troubleshooting?

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Well, nevermind. Did it again. I was able to log my boost this morning but changed a spring on my diverter valve and went to do it again and the same controller error came up. I'm contemplating just getting a Windows based laptop. Cheap and easy one.
 
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i3oricua said:
I'm contemplating just getting a Windows based laptop. Cheap and easy one.
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What Mac are you using? I had a Macbook Air for a while (bought as a travel laptop before anyone else had anything even remotely comparable) that had Windows 7 on it via Bootcamp and I never had any problems running VCDS on it.

I really wonder if this isn't an issue with your car rather than your computer.

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It very likely is but I don’t know what could be causing the problem. I’ve cleared any faults it may have had.

Also, I can access the OBD function that you asked about.

I’m fairly certain the tuner didn’t lock out the ECU but I guess I could be wrong. Very mind boggling to me.
 
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Sorry. It is a MacBook Pro. Not the newest version though.
 
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Ok. So I think I've figured out a way to get working every time. I have to go into the OBD II function and clear all DTCs. Close VCDS. Then cycle the power to the car (ign off/on) and open VCDS and go straight to the controller (Engine - 01). Although this works it doesn't explain why I have to clear the codes every time.

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i3oricua said:
Ok. So I think I've figured out a way to get working every time. I have to go into the OBD II function and clear all DTCs. Close VCDS. Then cycle the power to the car (ign off/on) and open VCDS and go straight to the controller (Engine - 01). Although this works it doesn't explain why I have to clear the codes every time.
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I can't explain it either, although it points to your ECU rather than your computer.

If I were to speculate, my money would be on the tune in the ECU being wonky.

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Updating this thread. VFIZ was causing some communication issue of some sort. I simply reset VFIZ in the settings and now I can access my ECU controllers just fine. Thanks!
 
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So a FOD problem. :D

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