checked my codes for first time....
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From: Huntsville AL
checked my codes for first time....
i've had the car about 3.5 weeks now, 98 A4 with 113K
I was sort of expecting to find a handful of codes but to my surprise only 2 came up
U1160 H
C2120 H C
After looking up 2120 that made complete sense- TPMS sensors not found. The wheels don't appear to have sensors installed- just regular ole rubber valve stems.
1160 seems to be Loss of Communications with LDCM (Left Door Control Module). Only problem on the door I've noticed since buying the car is the door lock button doesn't work unless you press it JUST RIGHT, in JUST THE RIGHT SPOT. Otherwise all other door controls work. And now that I have bought a new remote from Gene I don't need that lock button anyway!!
I am quite happly surprised to not have anything else
I was sort of expecting to find a handful of codes but to my surprise only 2 came up
U1160 H
C2120 H C
After looking up 2120 that made complete sense- TPMS sensors not found. The wheels don't appear to have sensors installed- just regular ole rubber valve stems.
1160 seems to be Loss of Communications with LDCM (Left Door Control Module). Only problem on the door I've noticed since buying the car is the door lock button doesn't work unless you press it JUST RIGHT, in JUST THE RIGHT SPOT. Otherwise all other door controls work. And now that I have bought a new remote from Gene I don't need that lock button anyway!!
I am quite happly surprised to not have anything else
Burnout
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From: South Surrey (White Rock) British Columbia
U1160h
Loss of communication...H means its a Historical code and the issue has not been resolved in the last 50 ignition cycles.... These cars really don't like the Window valet plugged into that diagnostic port.
Found this out at my Dealers after they spent many hours changing out the PCM.
mrgil
Maui is wonderful sadly I leave Mar 13th...16 days better than 7
Found this out at my Dealers after they spent many hours changing out the PCM.
mrgil
Maui is wonderful sadly I leave Mar 13th...16 days better than 7
Last edited by mrgil; Mar 11, 2008 at 04:51 AM.
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From: Huntsville AL
Thanks. I knew the H was historical but didn't know about the 50 ignition cycle reset.
You lost me on the last part though- what does "Window valet plugged into that diagnostic port" mean?
Thanks for the help.
You lost me on the last part though- what does "Window valet plugged into that diagnostic port" mean?
Thanks for the help.
Burning Brakes
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From: Eddy Texas
Congrats on the new ride!
Judging from your pic, you have later model thin spokes, which means your '98 sensors would not fit the wheels. Whoever put the wheels on probably just left them out . The correct sensors for those wheels won't work with your car. There is no way to turn off the TPM system on the pre 2000 cars. There is an adapter out there for using the "old" style sensor in the new wheels, that might be an option if you want the TPMs.
Judging from your pic, you have later model thin spokes, which means your '98 sensors would not fit the wheels. Whoever put the wheels on probably just left them out . The correct sensors for those wheels won't work with your car. There is no way to turn off the TPM system on the pre 2000 cars. There is an adapter out there for using the "old" style sensor in the new wheels, that might be an option if you want the TPMs.
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Congrats on the new ride!
Judging from your pic, you have later model thin spokes, which means your '98 sensors would not fit the wheels. Whoever put the wheels on probably just left them out . The correct sensors for those wheels won't work with your car. There is no way to turn off the TPM system on the pre 2000 cars. There is an adapter out there for using the "old" style sensor in the new wheels, that might be an option if you want the TPMs.
Judging from your pic, you have later model thin spokes, which means your '98 sensors would not fit the wheels. Whoever put the wheels on probably just left them out . The correct sensors for those wheels won't work with your car. There is no way to turn off the TPM system on the pre 2000 cars. There is an adapter out there for using the "old" style sensor in the new wheels, that might be an option if you want the TPMs.
Last edited by birch64; Mar 11, 2008 at 11:18 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Eddy Texas
Melting Slicks
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