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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), (Function 03)



Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), (Function 03)

The Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) is part of the electrical check.
Check the DTC memory after performing output DTM.

Output DTM, initiating

NOTE:
- Output DTM cannot be initiated, or will be interrupted if engine is running or vehicle is moving,
- Use the -C- button to exit the test sequence at any time.

- Switch radio off.
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool, select operating mode 1 "Rapid data transfer", switch ignition on and input address word 16 "Steering wheel electronics" and then press -> button, until "Select function XX" is shown in display.

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Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)" function 03.

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Rapid data transfer Q
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)

- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ->
Segment test

- All LCD segments in the instrument cluster light up.
- Switch radio on, find a radio station and turn volume to medium.
- Press -> button.

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ->
Radio louder

- The volume increases
- Press -> button.

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ->
Radio softer

- The volume lowers
- Press -> button.

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ->
Radio station search up

- There is a search for the next radio station (also shown on instrument cluster where applicable).
- Press -> button.

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ->
Radio station search up

- The previous radio station is found and displayed in the radio display and (also shown on instrument cluster where applicable).

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) ->
END

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (select function):

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- End Output (function 06). End Output (Function 06)