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Audi of America, LLC
Service Training
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 05/2012
Course Number 910223

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 Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using this Workbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Reference Note

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This Reference Guide provides information regarding the new program
"Offboard Diagnostic Information System."
This Reference Guide is not a Repair Manual.
This is Reference Guide is not meant to replace the ODIS manual.

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 Introduction

The Offboard Diagnostic Information System (ODIS Service) is the software that will be replacing the
VAS-PC diagnostic software in the near future. ODIS Service adds many features to help with vehicle
diagnosis and repair. ODIS Service does not replace Guided Fault Finding (GFF). Guided Fault Finding is
an integral component of ODIS Service.

ODIS can be used on VAS 5051b, VAS 5052a and VAS 6150 diagnostic tools, as long as they are correctly
updated. It cannot be used on the VAS 5051a or the VAS 5052.
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ODIS-1

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 Using this Workbook

This workbook is designed to help you start using the ODIS application. To use this workbook, you must
have the following:

• This workbook
• The ODIS Service Reference Guide
• A late model Audi vehicle
• A VAS 5051B, VAS 5052A or a VAS 6150 with ODIS installed
• A USB memory stick

This workbook is designed to be interactive, not just instructional. You will be required to set a DTC in a
vehicle, then scan that vehicle for DTCs using the ODIS application.

To receive credit for completing the workbook, you must complete the online assessment in the
Certification Resource Center (CRC). Refer to the instructions on the last page of this workbook.

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Setup

Everything must be ready in order to follow the steps in this workbook correctly. Keep in mind that,
depending on the person, it may take an hour to go through the steps of this workbook. If you are
borrowing a vehicle from your dealer, make sure you have allocated enough time.

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vehicles may set the DTC without the need to start the engine.

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Working with ODIS Service

In this workbook, you will interactively use ODIS and learn about its basic functions.

Please refer to the Reference Guide under Launching ODIS for information about the
following questions.

1. Now that your vehicle has a DTC, launch the ODIS application by double-clicking
on the <DiagStarter> icon on the computer desktop. This launches the program
selection window. What choices are available to you?

2. Select the <Offboard Diagnostic Information System (ODIS)>. It will take a minute for the application
to launch.

3. What is the purpose of the Release Notes screen?

NOTE: The Release Notes screen may briefly appear for a couple of seconds, then minimize to the
taskbar. If it does not appear, skip to question #4. If it does appear, select the icon in the Windows
taskbar to read the notes.
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Please refer to the Reference Guide under Launching GFF for information about the
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5. What does this graphic represent?

6. Make sure that ODIS recognizes your vehicle and the key in the ignition. A network connection is not
necessary.
7. After ODIS has launched, carefully review the information in the Vehicle Basic Features window. If the
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11. If you are not presented with a Variant Selection screen, skip to step 12.
If the Variant Selection screen appears, use the Reference Guide to learn how to navigate through this
feature. Write your notes below on where you located the information on how to get through this
page, and what was required at each step. Remember that ElsaWeb and visual identification are your
primary resources to determine control module variants.

12. Continuing with GFF starts scanning the vehicle for DTCs. The same progress indicator is used for the
status of the scan.

13. ODIS now switches to the DISS tab. The Orders, DISS and TSB tabs are not currently used for our
market. Continue by selecting the <Control module> tab at the top of the screen,

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17. What do the different borders and control module colors indicate about the status of a control
module? This information is in the Reference Guide and also under the Support function.
To access the Support function, select the <On-line help> button under Support on the right side
menu. Does this open to the help screen with information about your current area of ODIS? Close the
ODIS Service User Handbook and return to ODIS.

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Please refer to the Reference Guide under Viewing DTCs for information about the
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23. Select the <DTC memory list> tab at the lower left of the screen.

24. The DTCs have a <+> next to them. Expand this <+> sign so that you can see all of the information for
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30. Select <Cancel test> and select the <Test plan> tab to view the test plans that were selected by
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desired log type, and save the file to the memory stick.

41. Open your log in Windows Explorer by double-clicking on it. Review your log quickly to view the
information from your vehicle and test plans.

42. This as far as we will go for this workbook. Re-connect the G65 electrical connector (or G395 as
applicable), and rescan the vehicle to make sure all DTCs are cleared. Exit diagnosis using the red <X>
at the bottom right of the screen. Make sure to write down the screens that appear and your answer
to each of them.

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 Knowledge Assessment

An online Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this Workbook.

The Knowledge Assessment is required for Certification.

You can find this Knowledge Assessment at:

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Thank you for reading this Workbook and taking the assessment.
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 Cautions & Warnings

Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
and repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.

•= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this manual, we
suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Volkswagen retailer or other qualified shop. We especially urge
you to consult an authorized Volkswagen retailer before beginning repairs on any vehicle that may still be covered
wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by Volkswagen.

•= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap) whenever you work on the fuel system or the electrical
system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved fire extinguisher handy.

•= Volkswagen is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and specifications,
are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this manual are for reference only. Always
check with your authorized Volkswagen retailer parts department for the latest information.

•= Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be necessary to
reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).

•= Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the purpose. Do not support
a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may crumble under continuous load. Never work under a
vehicle that is supported solely by a jack. Never work under the vehicle while the engine is running.

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ignited, it will ignite gas trapped in the cells and cause the battery to explode.

•= Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the proper way to dispose of
the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond, or lake. Consult local ordinances that
govern the disposal of wastes.

•= The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The A/C system should be
serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment,
trained in related safety precautions, and familiar with regulations governing the discharging and disposal of
automotive chemical refrigerants.

•= Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), disconnect the battery
negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module connector.

•= Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame. Excessive heat will increase
system pressure and may cause the system to burst.

•= When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the Transmission
Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases where one or more of these
components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module connector(s).

•= Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS), that
automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag is operated by an explosive device.
Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidentally activated and cause serious personal
injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system failure, only trained Volkswagen Service technicians
should test, disassemble or service the airbag system.

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battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute before boosting the battery a second time.

•= Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only be tested by trained
Volkswagen Service technicians using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) or an approved equivalent. The airbag unit
must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.

•= Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that may have been
inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of ignition away from the tire repair
area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the
tire from the rim before attempting any repair.

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