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Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

- Fuses 12 (-S12-) and 21 (-S21-) OK
- VAG1551 scan tool connected
- Ignition switched on


NOTES:
- Sporadic malfunctions are indicated by "/SP" on the right side of the scan tool display. In order to exclude sporadic malfunctions, erase DTC memory before repairs are carried out.
- Additional operating instructions can be printed out by pressing the "HELP" button.
- Pressing the -> button advances through the OBD program sequence.
- Press the "PRINT" button for a complete printout of scan tool operation. The LED in the "PRINT" button will come on.
- To conduct an automatic test sequence, insert address word "00 " and press the -0- button to confirm input. DTC memory will be checked for all systems with rapid data transfer OBD capability.


Check DTC Memory (scan tool function 02)

Indicated on display 1)

V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer
2 - Blink code output


1) Operating modes 1 and 2 appear alternately.


NOTES:
- Additional operating instructions can be printed out by pressing the "HELP" button.
- Pressing the -> button advances through the OBD program sequence.


- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX


- Press buttons -1- and -5- to insert "Airbag" address word 15.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
15 - Airbag


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
Scan Tool sends address word 15



NOTE: During this step, if the airbag power supply harness connector is disconnected, "Control module does not answer" will be displayed.


After approximately 5 seconds:
Indicated on display (Airbag control module identification)

4A0959655 Airbag II ->

or

Indicated on display (example for Airbag III)

8A0 959 655 B Airbag III Audi D00 ->
Coding 00127 06812


or

Indicated on display (example for Airbag V)

8A0959655D Airbag V Audi D02 ->
Code 00127 WSC 06812


Example:
- 8A0959655D: Airbag V control module number
- Airbag V Audi: System identification
- D02: Software version
- Code 00127: Airbag control module coding
- WSC 06812: Workshop code

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



NOTE: Additional operating instructions can be printed out by pressing the "HELP" button.


- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
02 - Check DTC Memory


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display (number of stored DTCs)

X DTC recognized ->
or

"No DTC recognized" (no recognized malfunctions)

No DTC recognized ->


NOTES:
- Sporadic malfunctions are indicated by "/SP" on the right side of the scan tool display In order to exclude sporadic malfunctions, DTC memory must be erased before repairs are carried out.
- With the printer switched on, stored DTCs will be indicated and printed in sequence.
- If the printer is switched off, press the button to display the next DTC.


- Press -> button (after last DTC is displayed or printed).

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Diagnose and correct airbag system malfunctions according to displayed DTCs.
- Erase DTC memory and confirm by checking DTC memory again.

Erase DTC Memory (scan tool function 05)
- Fuses 12 (-S12-) and 21 (-S21-) OK

- Check DTC memory and advance through VAG1551 scan tool program sequence until display appears as shown.

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC Memory" function 05.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
05 - Erase DTC Memory


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer ->
DTC Memory is erased


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX