With Manufacturer's Scan Tool
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY^ Both Checking and Erasing procedures for the DTC memory are in this article.
^ When Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory has been selected via the Scan Tool, all stored trouble codes will be displayed on the scan tool.
^ The DTC's are used with the Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts.
^ The DTC Charts contain:
DTC Codes
Conditions
Symptoms
Corrective Measures
^ DTC's are displayed one at a time or can all be printed out at once.
Note: If a printout of the DTC's is desired:
- Switch on the printer using the print button, lamp in print button lights
- When the printer is switched ON stored malfunctions are automatically printed out in sequence.
^ The DTC memory cannot be erased until it has been Checked.
Procedures to Check Memory
- Connect the VAG 1551, Refer to Connecting and Operating VAG 1551 Scan Tool Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
- After the display appears as shown:
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Select function XX
- Select function code.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory 02
- Display will appear as shown:
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02 - Check DTC Memory
- Press Q button to enter input.
- Display will appear as shown:
X DTC recognized
OR
No DTC recognized
- Indicating the number of stored malfunctions or "No DTC recognized will be displayed.
- Repair any malfunctions as necessary using the DTC Charts or component test procedures. Engine Control System
Procedures to Erase Memory
- After DTC memory has been checked leave ignition ON
- Press the "arrow" button.
- Display will appear as shown:
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Select function XX
- Select function code.
Erase DTC Memory 05
- Display will appear as shown:
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05 - Erase DTC Memory
- Press Q button to enter input.
- If memory is successfully erased the display will appear as shown:
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DTC Memory is Erased
- If Display appears as shown:
Cation DTC Memory was not checked
- The DTC Memory was not completely checked or the ignition was shut off before erasing the memory.
- Press the "arrow" button.
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Select function XX
Note: After repairs it maybe necessary to erase the memory due to faults store while connecting and disconnecting components.
- Test drive vehicle for 5min. or more.
- Check & Erase DTC memory.