This article contains On Board Diagnostic (OBD) information for Seat Memory only. Information related to all other Body OBD systems for this vehicle is accessible through the VAS 5051 Testing and Diagnostic System.
Test conditions
Fig. 1: Connecting Up VAS 5051 Scan Tool (ST) Using Cable VAS 5051/1 And K Wiring Adapter VAS 6017
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Fig. 2: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:
Fig. 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:
NOTE:
If one of the adjacent messages appears on the display, perform troubleshooting in line with troubleshooting program for diagnostic wire.
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No control module response
Indicated on display
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Error in communication link
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
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K-wire not switched to Ground
Indicated on display
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K-wire not switched to positive
Indicated on display
NOTE:
If display remains blank:
Refer to Scan Tool operating instructions
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Enter address word XX
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
Address word 00 implements automatic test sequence, i.e. the DTC memories of all vehicle systems with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability are checked by way of rapid data transfer.
The On Board Diagnosis (OBD) is available exclusively in Guided Fault Finding. Please refer to Guided Fault Finding in VAS 5051 for more information.
The new seat adjustment with memory generation features On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capability. The control module for seat adjustment with memory is equipped with a DTC Memory.
Malfunctions occurring in monitored components/wiring are stored in DTC memory together with an indication of the type of malfunction.
If any control elements are replaced they must be adapted and a basic setting must be initiated. Refer to Seat control element, basic setting.
On Board Diagnostic (OBD), initiating program
Test requirements:
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
NOTE:
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Enter address word XX
Indicated on display:
Address word for driver's seat memory system: 36
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36 - Driver's seat adjustment
Indicated on display:
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Tester transmits address word 36
Indicated on display:
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No control module response
If "No control module response" appears on the display: Close door, then open again and keep open. Re-start On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
Pressing the HELP button will print out a list of possible functions:
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) functions
Possible functions:
Refer to
02 - Check DTC Memory
Check DTC Memory (function 02)
04 - Basic Setting
Seat control element, basic setting
05 - Erase DTC Memory
Erasing DTC memory
06 - End Output
End output (function 06)
07 - Code Control Module
Code Control Module (function 07)
08 - Read Measured Value Block
Read Measuring Value Block (function 08)
10 - Adaptation
Adaptation (function 10)
NOTE:
DTC information displayed is not updated constantly, but rather only on starting On Board Diagnostic (OBD)/implementing function 05 "Erase DTC Memory."
Performing function "02 Check DTC Memory"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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02 - Interrogate fault memory
Indicate on display:
The number of stored DTCs appears on the display.
The stored DTCs are consecutively displayed and printed out.
In the case of "No faults detected", program returns to its start position after pressing the --> button.
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Enter address word XX
Indicated on display:
If something else is displayed:
Refer to Scan tool operating instructions
NOTE:
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
00466
Steering column electronic systems control module -J527-
No communication
00474
Control unit for immobilizer
No communication
00668
Vehicle voltage terminal 30
Signal too low
Signal too high
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
01191
Seat adjustment motors
Short circuit
01317
Control module with indicator unit in instrument panel insert -J285-
No communication
01330
Central control module for comfort system -J393-
No communication
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
01331
Door control module, driver side -J386-
No communication
01332
Door control module, passenger side -J387-
No communication
01336
CAN convenience
Faulty
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Possible cause
Corrective action
01445
Sensor for fore and aft adjustment, driver seat -G227-
Short to Ground
Open circuit
01446
Sensor for seatback adjustment, driver seat -G230-
Short to Ground
Open circuit
Malfunction in basic setting
1) If malfunction still exists after following a basic setting, replace Hall sensor of backrest adjuster.
NOTE:
With DTCs 01445 to 01448 the message "Open circuit" may also indicate a short to positive.
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
01447
Sensor for height adjustment, driver seat -G231-
Short to Ground
Open circuit.
01448
Sensor for slope adjustment, driver seat -G232-
Short to Ground
Open circuit.
NOTE:
With DTCs 01445 to 01448 the message "Open circuit" may also indicate a short to positive.
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
01449
Switch for slope adjustment, driver seat. -E222-, backward
Short to positive
01450
Switch for slope adjustment, driver seat -E222-, forward
Short to positive
01451
Driver's seat fore/aft and height adjusting switch -E61-, up
Short to positive
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
01452
Driver's seat fore/aft and height adjusting switch -E61-, down
Short to positive
01453
Driver's seat fore/aft and height adjusting switch -E61-, forward
Short to positive
01454
Driver's seat fore/aft and height adjusting switch -E61-, back
Short to positive
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
01455
Driver's backrest adjustment switch -E96-, forward
Short to positive
01456
Driver's backrest adjustment switch -E96-, backward
Short to positive
01794
Control unit - incorrect chassis number
VAS 5051 print-out
Possible cause
Corrective action
65535
Control module faulty
NOTE:
The DTC "65535 Control module faulty" cannot be erased with VAS 5051!
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01 - Check Control Module Versions
Indicated on display:
Explanation of display:
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
If VAS 5051 does not display appropriate code or if control module is replaced, preform control module coding as follows:
Performing function "07 - Code control module"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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07 - Code Control Module
Indicated on display:
Encoding control unit
Enter code number XXXXX (0-32000)
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
Remote control key adaptation. Refer to
Matching new remote control keys
NOTE:
The function "Read Measuring Value Block" can be used to determine the current status of the system.
Performing function "08 - Read measured value block"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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08 - Read Measuring Value Block
Indicated on display:
Read Measuring Value Block
Enter display group number XXX
Display:
The measuring value block selected will be displayed in standardized form. Evaluation. Refer to Measuring value block overview
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 1
0000 1)
1 = Personalized memory buttons P1, P2, P3, P4
1 2 3 4
1000 1)
2 = STOP switch, M button, door contact and terminal 15
1 1)
3 = Key number via CAN
0010 1)
4 = Status of remote control key automatic 2)
1) Example. Evaluation of display values. Refer to Display value table.
2) Display for code 00002.
1
2
P1: not pressed = 0, pressed = 1
P2: not pressed = 0, pressed = 1
P3: not pressed = 0, pressed = 1
P4: not pressed = 0, pressed = 1STOP switch: 2)
Memory:
Door contact:
Terminal 15:No current = 0; current = 1
Not pressed = 0; pressed = 1
Not actuated = 0; actuated = 1
Off = 0; on = 1
3
4
Serial interface:
0 = no signal
1...4 = Key numberMemory button 1:
Memory button 2:
Memory button 3:
Memory button 4:Automatically deactivated = 0;
Automatically deactivated = 1 3)
Automatically deactivated = 0;
Automatically deactivated = 1 3)
Automatically deactivated = 0;
Automatically deactivated = 1 3)
Automatically deactivated = 0;
Automatically deactivated = 1 3)
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
2) If the procedure is aborted by pressing the STOP button all four digits will change to "0".
3) Display for code 00001: Display zone 4 = Assignment of remote control key recall button.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 2
Not operated 1)
1 = Status for seat fore/aft adjustment button
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Current value for seat fore/aft adjustment
Not operated 1)
3 = Condition of backrest angle adjustment button
32767 1)
4 = Current setting for backrest angle adjustment
1) Example of display.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
Forward
Backward
Not operated
Implausible32767 2)
Forward
Backward
Not operated
Implausible32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 3
Raise 1)
1 = Status of seat height adjustment button
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Current setting for seat height
Not operated 1)
3 = Status of seat angle adjustment button
32767 1)
4 = Current setting for seat angle
1) Example of display.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
Raise
Lower
Not operated
Implausible32767 2)
Raise
Lower
Not operated
Implausible32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 4
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values shown are the values stored for memory location 1.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 5
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values shown are the values stored for memory location 2.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 6
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values shown are the values stored for memory location 3.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 7
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values shown are the values stored for memory location 4.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 8
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values are applicable for remote control key memory location 1 and code 00002.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 9
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values are applicable for remote control key memory location 2 and code 00002.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 10
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values are applicable for remote control key memory location 3 and code 00002.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 11
32767 1)
1 = Stored value for seat fore/aft adjustment
1 2 3 4
32767 1)
2 = Stored value for backrest adjustment
32767 1)
3 = Stored value for seat height
32767 1)
4 = Stored value for seat angle
1) Example of display.
NOTE:
The values are applicable for remote control key memory location 4 and code 00002.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
32767 2)
2) Figure between 0...65535, central position: 32767
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 80
004-HLO 1)
1 = Manufacturer's factory code
1 2 3 4
08.08.00 1)
2 = Date of manufacture
1 1)
3 = Modification status
1 1)
4 = Test stand number
0023 1)
5 = Serial number (daily from manufacturer)
1) Example of display.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 81
OAUZZZB6Y01234567 1)
1 = VIN number
1 2
5DS008437-00 1)
2 = Production number
1) Example of display.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 125
Two-wire 1
1 = Data bus mode
1 2 3 4
1 1)
2 = Door control module, driver's side
1 1)
3 = Convenience module control unit
1 1)
4 = Dash panel insert control module, driver's side
1) Example of display.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
One-wire
Two-wireActive: 1
Inactive: 0Active: 1
Inactive: 0Active: 1
Inactive: 0
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Indicated on display:
Display value
Designation
Read Measuring Value Block 126
1 1)
1 = Steering column module
1 2 3 4
1 1)
2 = Door control module, passenger's side
3 = not allocated
4 = not allocated
1) Example of display.
Table of readouts
1
2
3
4
Active: 1
Inactive: 0Active: 1
Inactive: 0
Possible cause and Corrective action. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
Basic setting must be performed if seat components are replaced.
Test requirements:
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
Procedure
Read measured value block 2 -->
Not operated 32767 forward 34231
Indicated on display (example values):
Display zone 4 will show current value (in example 34231).
Implementing function "04 - Basic setting"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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04 - Basic setting
Indicated on display:
Basic setting
Enter display group number XXX
Indicated on display:
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Enter display group number 001
Indicated on display:
System in basic setting 1
Basic value learned
Indicated on display:
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
A gap will always be left between the backrest and the rear seat to ensure that the rear passenger has enough leg room.
Deactivating remote control key memory function
In basic setting 004, all (simultaneously) memory functions for all 4 remote control key are erased.
Test requirements:
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
Procedure
Basic setting
Enter display group number XXX
Indicated on display:
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Enter display group number 004
Indicated on display:
System in basic setting 4
Basic value learned
Indicated on display:
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
To ensure that the stored positions for the seats and exterior mirrors (see Owner's Manual) will be recalled automatically via the remote control function of the keys each key must be assigned to a separate memory button.
Each of the 4 memory buttons can be assigned to one remote control key.
Procedure
When the driver's door is opened, the seat should move to the pre-programmed position.
Requirements:
Implementing function "10 - Adaptation"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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10 - Adaptation
Indicated on display:
Adaptation
Feed in channel No. XX
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
Channel 81 Adaptation 1 -->
PIN ? <-1 3->
Indicated on display:
Channel 81 Adaptation 20771 -->
Indicated on display:
Channel 81 Adaptation 20771 Q
Store changed value?
Indicated on display:
Channel 81 Adaptation 20771 -->
Changed value is stored.
Indicated on display:
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
If the Adaptation value (PIN) is incorrectly entered three times, the Adaptation function will be disabled.
Channel 81 Adaptation 00000 Q
Disabled 10
Indicated on display:
The current disabled time in minutes (e.g. 10) is indicated in field 2, on the bottom line.
If Adaptation is performed and no new vehicle data is available, the following appears:
Channel 81 Adaptation 00000 -->
Bus not OK
Indicated on display:
In this case, Adaptation is not necessary.
NOTE:
If DTC Memory cannot be erased, check DTC Memory again and eliminate malfunction.
Requirements:
After DTC Memory interrogation:
Implementing function "05 - Erase DTC Memory"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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05 - Erase DTC Memory
Indicated on display:
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DTC Memory is erased
Indicated on display:
DTC Memory has been erased.
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
NOTE:
Implementing function "06 - End Output"
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Select function XX
Indicated on display:
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06 - End output
Indicated on display:
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Enter address word XX
Indicated on display: