4. Brake Pad Change
4.1 Connecting to the Vehicle
CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect the service tool with
ignition on or engine running.
1)
Turn the ignition off.
2)
Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
3) Plug into the OBDII
/EOBD
cable to the vehicle’s DLC.
4)
Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or running.
5) Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission).
6) Hold brake pedal, and press the parking switch
in your
vehicle to release grip brake.
7)
The service tool starts to detect connected control module, and the
STATUS LED
flashes at a frequency of 5Hz (5/s).
8) When it links up with the control module, it reads the trouble
codes EPB of system. If no codes are found, the
STATUS LED
illuminates constantly; if any codes are detected, the
STATUS
LED
flashes at a frequency of 1Hz (1/s).
If the service tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s control
module, or to read codes, the STATUS LED keeps flashing at a
frequency of 5Hz (5/s).
Verify that the ignition is ON;
Check if the service tool’s OBDII/EOBD connector is
securely connected to vehicle’s DLC;
Turn the ignition off, wait about 10 seconds, and turn the
ignition back on.
Make sure the grip brake is released;
Check if the service tool is compatible with the vehicle, as the
current tool is designed for Audi A6 from 2004, Audi A8
from 2004, Passat from 2005 and Audi A5 from 2007 that are
equipped with EPB system;
Check if the vehicle is equipped with EPB system.
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