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Readiness Code Reading




Readiness code, checking

Test sequence
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control module for engine electronics using "address word" 01. [1][2]Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
Ignition must remain switched on for this.

When indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

When indicated on display:


Read Measuring Value Block Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons -0-, -8- and -6- to select "display group number 086" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

When indicated on display:


Read Measuring Value Block 86 ->
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- Check readiness code in display field 1
- Specification: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Display group 086: Readiness code


Display Group 086:











Once the specified value "0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0" is reached in display field 1:
- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (function selection):


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Select function XX



- Check DTC memory as a control measure (no malfunctions may be stored).

If specified value is not obtained:
- Generate readiness code. Readiness Code, Generating