Central Locking System, Incorrect Coding (GROUP 01, NO. 99-03)

Publication date: 1999-12-17
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 99-03

CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM, INCORRECT CODING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 99-03, Date of Issue: December 17, 1999

AUDI:	A8 M.Y. 2000 to VIN 4DYN008706
GROUP:	01 - On-Board Diagnostic

SUBJECT

Central Locking System, Incorrect Coding

CONDITION

When locking vehicle either with key or by remote transmitter, turn signal lights flash but alarm horn does not sound.

May be caused by incorrectly coded control module.

SERVICE

Check central locking system control module coding (should be 16140) using VAG 1551 or VAS 5051 (see Repair Manual CD-Rom Body-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Central locking system On Board Diagnostic (OBD), 01.96 >, Code control Module (scan tool function 07).

If coding is not correct:

Code control module to 16140 as outlined in CD-Rom Body-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Central locking system On Board Diagnostic (OBD), 01.96>, Code control Module (scan tool function 07).

Once coding is complete:

Ensure vehicle turn signals flash and alarm horn sounds when vehicle alarm is activated.

When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the following:

Part Identifier: 5773
Labor Operation: 5700711 20TU