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Function 08 - Read Measuring Value Block






Function 08 - Read Measuring Value Block

The measuring value block is divided into 4 display group numbers. Each display group contains individual display fields => [ Read Measuring Value Block Display Groups, Interpreting ] Read Measuring Value Block Display Groups, Interpreting.

Use this function to observe various instrument cluster inputs.

- Connect scan tool (VAG 1551) , input address word 19 "Gateway" and then press -> button until "Select function XX" is shown in display

Indicated on display:

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Select function XX

- Press buttons 0 and 8 to select function " Read measuring value block".

Indicated on display:

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08 - Read Measuring Value Block

- Press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

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Enter display group number XXX

- Using the scan tool button pad, enter the required display group number (following example shows display group 001).

- Press Q button to confirm input.

Indicated on display: (1...4 = Display fields)

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• Interpreting display groups and evaluating measured values in individual display fields => tables beginning => [ Read Measuring Value Block Display Groups, Interpreting ] Read Measuring Value Block Display Groups, Interpreting.

• With the printer switched on, the information on the display is printed out.

• To easily change between display groups, proceed as follows:





- Displayed after pressing C button.

Indicated on display:

Read Measuring Value Block Help
Enter display group number XXX

- Enter alternate display group number as needed => tables beginning => [ Read Measuring Value Block Display Groups, Interpreting ] Read Measuring Value Block Display Groups, Interpreting.

• Display fields always show actual values transmitted from senders and sensors. However, instrument cluster display values can differ from those in the display fields due to internal filtering.

• Other display groups are possible, but are not required for on board diagnostic program!

The condition of the data-bus function for control modules which are connected to the power-train data-bus is displayed in display groups 125 and 126.

The display fields for control modules which are not installed remain empty.