Audi A8 (4E) Parking Brake
Coding
Note: When replacing this Control Module it is necessary to perform the Basic Settings Function Test (MVB 010) and Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (MVB 020) first. This sets a Readiness Bit for each of the Basic Settings, Coding will not be accepted without having done this first! Make sure to adapt the Brake Pad Thickness after Coding the module.
- 0000?xx: Engine
- 1 = 3.0l MPI (Gasoline)
- 2 = 3.0l TDI (Diesel)
- 3 = 3.7l
- 4 = 4.0l
- 5 = 4.2l
- 6 = 6.0l
- 0000x?x: Transmission
- 1 = Multitronic (VL30)
- 2 = Automatic Transmission (AL420)
- 3 = Automatic Transmission (AL600)
- 0000xx?: Country
- 1 = Rest of World (RoW)
- 2 = USA/Canada
- 3 = Japan
Adaptation
Pad Thickness
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Adaptation - 10]
Channel 006
[Read]
Enter the current thickness of the new pads (Range: 3 - 14 mm).
[Test]
[Save]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Basic Setting
Open Rear Parking Brake for Pad Change
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger.
- Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 005
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Note: Check/change adaptation channel 006 (Pad Thickness) after changing the pads.
Open Rear Parking Brake for Repairs
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger.
- Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 007
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Close Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger.
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 006
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now closing.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Function Test
Prerequisites:
- Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 010
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening and closing 3 times.
Wait 30 seconds after the the brakes stop making noise.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251)
Prerequisites:
- System voltage at least 12.0 V.
- Car parked on a level surface.
- Do NOT move/rock car while performing basic setting.
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 020
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The status of the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251) is now beeing displayed.
[Done, Go Back]