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Diagnostic Mode 9: Vehicle Information



Mode 9: Vehicle Information
In this diagnostic mode, vehicle specific diagnostic data such as e.g. the control module versions will be displayed.

Test requirement:
- No DTCs in DTC memory; check DTC memory "Mode 3: Check DTC memory". Diagnostic Mode 3: Check DTC Memory

Work procedure
- Connect diagnostic tester. Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
- Switch ignition on.
- In diagnostic function "33 - OBD", select "Mode 9: vehicle information".
- Via the following table, select the desired vehicle information according to Test-ID (Test Identification).

Display vehicle information

Test-ID Diagnostic text
04: Calibration identification e.g.
- 8E0909518AK 0003Engine Control Module (ECM) identification
- 8E0927156S 1212Transmission control module identification (for vehicles with automatic transmission)
06: CVN (check sum) e.g.
- 0000F4A8the check sum is different for every control module version
- No results

- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.