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Checking function of exhaust gas temperature monitoring — AUDI

Checking function of exhaust gas temperature monitoring on Audi: 14 steps, engines AJK, APB, ARE, ASJ.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

14 steps 8 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B5 (8D)

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  • Connect up vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051 with diagnosis leadVAS 5051/1, press vehicle self-diagnosis button and select vehicle system "“01 - Engine electronics”". Engine must be idling.

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📐 20 workshop diagrams for AJK

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

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📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Test equipment must always be secured on the rear seat and operated from that position by a second person.If test and measuring instruments are operated from front passenger's seat and the vehicle is involved in an accident, the person sitting in this seat could be seriously injured when the airbag is triggered. — Open rear ashtray and remove cover for diagnostic connector.
  2. Connect up vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051 with diagnosis leadVAS 5051/1, press vehicle self-diagnosis button and select vehicle system "“01 - Engine electronics”". Engine must be idling.
  3. From the list (1) select diagnostic function "“08 - Read measured value block”".
  4. Use keypad (2) to enter "“112”" for "“Display group number 112”" and confirm by touching the Q button.
  5. Perform road test at full throttle and at engine speeds between 5000 ... 6500 rpm and have a second mechanic check display in zones (1 ... 4)
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  1. Press the ← key.
  2. Use keypad (2) to enter "“220”" for "“Display group number 220”" and confirm by touching the Q button.
  3. Continue to drive at full throttle and at engine speeds between 5000 ... 6500 rpm and have a second mechanic check display in zones (1 ... 4).
  4. Switch to "“display group 221”" by touching the ↑ key.
  5. Continue to drive at full throttle and at engine speeds between 5000 ... 6500 rpm and have a second mechanic check display in zones (1 ... 4).
  6. Press the ← key to exit from the function "“08 - Read measured value block”".
  7. Press "“06 - End output”".
  8. Terminate road test, switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector.
  9. Check exhaust gas temperature sender .
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.