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Nev Arthur
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:56 am Post subject:
Garage can't reset the service indicator? |
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Hi all.
I just had my 8 year old A6 serviced at a garage, and while their
tool normally manages to reset Audi service indicators, it wasn't
able to do mine. They tried another garage, and they couldn't do
it either. They have said to me it won't affect the car, it'll
just annoy me, and it perhaps points to some kind of problem
somewhere in the dashboard? Just wandered if anyone has any clue
really.
Many thanks for any thoughts, even guesses are welcome.
Nev
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Ottar T
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:02 am Post subject:
Re: Garage can't reset the service indicator? |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:56:33 -0000, Nev Arthur
<PICKnevil.OUTarthurSPAMTRAP@btNOWinternet.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hi all.
I just had my 8 year old A6 serviced at a garage, and while their
tool normally manages to reset Audi service indicators, it wasn't
able to do mine. They tried another garage, and they couldn't do
it either. They have said to me it won't affect the car, it'll
just annoy me, and it perhaps points to some kind of problem
somewhere in the dashboard? Just wandered if anyone has any clue
really.
Many thanks for any thoughts, even guesses are welcome.
Nev
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I got a 97' A6 and the same thing came up. It turned out that the 97'
needs the 98' or newer interface box, but is equipped with the pre 97'
interface connectors (2 x 2).
The shop will need to use an adapter cable to be able to use their tool
intended for 98' or newer model on your car.
The adapter has 2 x 2 Port connector in one end and the 16-pin OBD-II
connector in the other end..
I resently bought one for myself so I can bring it along for the shop to
use..
pictures are shown here:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/2x2.html
ottar t
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Jay Somerset
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:01 am Post subject:
Re: Garage can't reset the service indicator? |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:56:33 -0000, "Nev Arthur"
<PICKnevil.OUTarthurSPAMTRAP@btNOWinternet.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hi all.
I just had my 8 year old A6 serviced at a garage, and while their
tool normally manages to reset Audi service indicators, it wasn't
able to do mine. They tried another garage, and they couldn't do
it either. They have said to me it won't affect the car, it'll
just annoy me, and it perhaps points to some kind of problem
somewhere in the dashboard? Just wandered if anyone has any clue
really.
Many thanks for any thoughts, even guesses are welcome.
Nev
Have you tried resetting it via the instrument panel controls, as described |
in the owner's manual? If the dealer couldn't do it, this probably won't
work either, but it's worth a try.
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Jay.
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Ottar T
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:40 am Post subject:
Re: Garage can't reset the service indicator? |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:01:51 -0500, Jay Somerset <jay-1941-@hotmail.com>
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| Quote: | On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:56:33 -0000, "Nev Arthur"
PICKnevil.OUTarthurSPAMTRAP@btNOWinternet.com> wrote:
Hi all.
I just had my 8 year old A6 serviced at a garage, and while their
tool normally manages to reset Audi service indicators, it wasn't
able to do mine. They tried another garage, and they couldn't do
it either. They have said to me it won't affect the car, it'll
just annoy me, and it perhaps points to some kind of problem
somewhere in the dashboard? Just wandered if anyone has any clue
really.
Many thanks for any thoughts, even guesses are welcome.
Nev
Have you tried resetting it via the instrument panel controls, as
described
in the owner's manual? If the dealer couldn't do it, this probably won't
work either, but it's worth a try.
--
Jay.
(remove dashes for legal email address)
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Its not possible to reset via instrument panel on a pre 98' model..
ottar t
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Nev Arthur
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Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:56 am Post subject:
Re: Garage can't reset the service indicator? |
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| Quote: | Hi all.
I just had my 8 year old A6 serviced at a garage, and while
their
tool normally manages to reset Audi service indicators, it
wasn't
able to do mine. They tried another garage, and they couldn't
do
it either. They have said to me it won't affect the car,
it'll
just annoy me, and it perhaps points to some kind of problem
somewhere in the dashboard? Just wandered if anyone has any
clue
really.
Many thanks for any thoughts, even guesses are welcome.
Nev
Have you tried resetting it via the instrument panel controls,
as described
in the owner's manual? If the dealer couldn't do it, this
probably won't
work either, but it's worth a try.
Its not possible to reset via instrument panel on a pre 98'
model..
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Just to say thanks for the responses. Not cured it yet though.
Cheers, Nev |
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