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Readiness Code, Generating




Special tools and shop equipment







- VAG 1788/10 RPM adjuster

Requirements
- Vehicle stationary
- Electrical consumers switched off (radiator fan must NOT run during test).
- Coolant Temperature less than 80 °C

Procedure
- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG 1551 scan tool and select control module for engine electronics using "address word" 01.

Work step 1: Check DTC Memory
- Ignition switched on.

When indicated on display


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Select function XX



- Press buttons "02" for the function "Check DTC Memory" and press Q button to confirm input.


X DTC recognized


Number of stored DTCs or "No DTC recognized" will be indicated on display. If a DTC is stored:
- Repair malfunction erase DTC memory. Road test vehicle and then check DTC memory as a control measure.

If no DTCs are stored:
- Press -> button.

Work step 2: Erase DTC Memory
- Ignition switched on.

When indicated on display


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Select function XX



- Press buttons "05" for the function "Erase DTC Memory" and press Q button to confirm input.


NOTE: When DTC memory is erased, readiness code is reset and must therefore be re - generated.


When indicated on display


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DTC memory is erased



- Press -> button.

Work step 3: Adapt throttle valve control module to Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Ignition switched on.

When indicated on display


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Select function XX



- Press buttons "04" for the function "Basic Setting" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Input "060" for "display group number 60" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 60 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check readiness code in display field 3 and 4:


Display Group 60:






If specified value "ADP OK" is obtained:
- Press - C - button.

Work step 3: Diagnostic of tank seal
- Start engine.


NOTE: If necessary, ECM must be re - selected with the "address word" 01 following engine start, and the function "initiate basic setting" selected with "04."


Test requirements
- Engine running at idle:
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) less than 95 °C (display group 4, display field 4)
- Coolant Temperature less than 105 °C (Display group 4, display field 3)

When indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons "04" for the function "Basic Setting" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number



- Press buttons "071" for "display group number 071" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 71 ->
1 2 3 4



During test, "test on" will appear in display field 4. Maintain test requirements until a diagnostic result is displayed in display field 4.
- Check the specified value in display field 4:


NOTE: Test duration of tank seal lasts approx. 60 seconds.


Display Group 71:






NOTE:
- If indication in display field 4 jumps from "Test ON" to "Test OFF" during the test and display field 2 indicates "Aborted," repeat "Diagnostic of tank seal."
- During the repetition of the diagnostic, it can last up to approx. 60 seconds before indication in display field 4 switches from "Test OFF" to "Test ON."


If specified value "System OK" is obtained in display field 4:
- Press - C - button.

Work step 4: Diagnostic of tank ventilation valve

Test requirements
- Engine running at idle
- Coolant Temperature more than 80 °C (Display group 4, display field 3)

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons "070" for "display group number 070" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 70 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 4:


NOTE: If test is not initiated or if indication switches from "Test ON" to "Test OFF," depress accelerator pedal briefly, test will be repeated.


Display Group 70:






If specified value "TEV OK" is obtained:
- Press -C- button.

Work step 5: Diagnostic of fuel supply system
- Engine running at idle:
- Oxygen sensor control active

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Input "107" for display group number "107" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 107 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 4:


Display Group 107:






If specified value "System OK" is obtained:
- Press -> button.

Work step 6: Checking heated oxygen sensor
- Engine running at 1800 - 2200 RPM


NOTE: Use VAG 1788/10 RPM adjuster to achieve increased engine speed.


When indicated on display


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Select function XX



- Press buttons "08" for the function "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



- Input "041" for "display group number 041" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block 41 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check readiness code in display field 1 and 3:


NOTE: Increasing engine speed accelerates the obtaining of specified values.


Display Group 41:






- Press -> button.

Work step 7: Diagnostic of operational readiness of oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter
- Engine running at idle:

When indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons "04" for the function "Basic Setting" and press a button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Input "036" for "display group number 036" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 36 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 2:


Display Group 36:






If specified value "B1 - S2 OK" is obtained:
- Press - C - button.

Work step 8: Diagnostic of oxygen sensor aging before catalytic converter

Test requirements
- In display group 041, display field 1 must indicate a resistance of less than 2k ohm.
- Engine running at 1800 - 2200 RPM

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons "034" for "display group number 034" and press Q button to confirm input

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 34 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 4:


Display Group 34:






If specified value "B1 - SI OK" is obtained:
- Press - C - button.

Work step 9: Diagnostic oxygen sensor control system
- Engine running at idle:

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Input "037" for "display group number 037" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 37 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 4:


Display Group 37:






If specified value "System OK" is obtained:
- Press - C - button.

Work step 10: Diagnostic of oxygen sensor aging behind catalytic converter
- Engine running at 1800 - 2200 RPM

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons "043" for "display group number 043" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 43 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 4:


Display Group 43:






If specified value "B1 - S2 OK" is obtained:
- Press - C -button.

Work step 11: Diagnostic of catalytic converter
- Engine continues to run at 1800 - 2200 RPM

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons "046" for "display group number 046" and press Q button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


System in Basic Setting 46 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check the specified value in display field 4:


NOTE: Test duration of catalytic converter diagnostic lasts approx. 60 seconds.


Display Group 46:






If specified value "Cat B1 OK" is obtained:
- Press -> button.

Work step 12: Readiness code, reading
- Display readiness code. Readiness Code Checking