Activating (Testing) Components and Functions

Activating (testing) components and functions

This function allows the system components and functions to be activated individually. The ignition must be on for activation to be possible.

The following components and functions can be activated:
- temperature gauge (gas level gauge for bi-fuel cars)
- fuel gauge
- digital clock
- tachometer
- speedometer
- LCD test, general display
- LCD test in the clock
- LCD test in the odometer
- LCD test in the trip computer.

For further information about activation, see Description of component/function activation.

Reading off input and output signals

Using this function, the values and status of the control module input and output signals can be continuously read off.

The following parameters can be read off:
- speed, input signal
- engine speed (RPM), input signal
- engine coolant temperature (ECT), input signal
- outside temperature, input signal
- manipulated odometer
- fuel volume, calculated / attenuated
- gas volume, calculated / attenuated FINOTE Applies only to Bi-fuel cars
- gas fuel finished FINOTE Applies only to Bi-fuel cars
- status of the clock adjustment knob, input signal
- set button on trip computer, input signal FINOTE Applies only to model years 1999 and 2000
- trip computer reset button, input signal
- trip computer mode selector, input signal
- trip odometer reset button, input signal
- high engine coolant temperature (ECT), warning lamp
- low fuel level, warning lamp
- outside temperature warning lamp
- mileage since service
- mileage to service
- engine hours since service
- time since service
- time remaining until service
- engine hours to service.

For further information about parameters, see Description of parameters.

Reading off the control module identification

The VDIS PC identifies control modules by reading a code from the memory of the module. This code contains information about the control module P/N and the present software version.

Programming and reading off the programmed values

With this option, the data in the control module can be programmed and read off. This programming adapts the system to the type of car, market requirements and the equipment level.

All these functions are dealt with via VADIS vehicle communication. Certain values are readable. Others are protected by a PIN code.

NOTE: From model year 2000, the PIN code protected values, a new combined instrument panel and the trip computer function can only be programmed using the VADIS software manager.

The following can be programmed and read off:
- total mileage (km or miles)
- distance to service (km or miles)
- engine hours to service
- time remaining until service
- tire size
- fuel level calculation type in the fuel tank
- time display
- initial zeros
- speed warning
- flashing speed warning in the trip computer display FINOTE Model year 2000
- the function for high temperature warning indication, diesel/Melco Economy FINOTE Model year 2000-
- display for outside temperature
- unit for outside temperature
- trip computer function FINOTE Protected by a PIN code
- calibration of the trip computer fuel consumption function FINOTE Protected by a PIN code
- fuel level at which the fuel level warning lamp should be lit
- type of fuel level sensor FINOTE Protected by a PIN code. Model year 2000
- engine system type for engine coolant temperature display FINOTE Protected by a PIN code
- speedometer display FINOTE Protected by a PIN code
- time delay FINOTE Protected by a PIN code.

The following can only be read off:
- instrument function, outside temperature version or adaptation for a trip computer
- SRL function, activated or not
- speed warning function, activated or not
- input signal terminal # B 12 function, activated or not
- 10 second lamp test function, activated or not
- programmed, factory or after market
- speed signal type function
- diesel high temperature warning function
- fuel tank volume
- PIN code, status
- type of speedometer.

For further information about parameters, see Description of programmed data.