Diagnostic Software for European Automobiles

 
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The [Optical Bus Diagnostics]  function found in the Applications Screen is used on models with a MOST bus to narrow down the location of a break in the network. Many control modules will be completely inaccessible via conventional diagnostics if there's a break in the MOST bus.  

The above example shows a 4F Audi A6 with a break in the MOST bus. In this case, it's clear that the modules are all electrically OK, but the Optical bus is broken between the Sound System module and the Voice Control module.

You may change Standard Diagnostic Type or 3dB Attenuation if your results are not conclusive.

Click on [Start] to begin checking the controllers on the bus..

[Copy] will copy the results to Windows Clipboard. Once you have pressed the Copy Codes button, you may paste the results into the application of your choice, such as MS Word or Notepad.

[Save] will save a plain-text report to your PC, typically in this directory: C:\Ross-Tech\VCDS\Logs

Use [Done, Go Back] to return to the Applications screen.


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