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System Test




System Test

NOTE: After every successful login procedure, the anti-theft immobilizer is switched free for 10 minutes, i.e. a system or function test does not make sense during this time.

- Switch ignition off for at least 5 minutes.
- Cover induction coil with a metal plate with cut- out, e.g. by placing a fitting shim washer onto the ignition lock and inserting the ignition key into the ignition lock through the hole.

or

- Disconnect electrical wire of induction coil at connector between ignition/starter switch and control module for anti-theft immobilizer.
- Start engine.

Engine must be switched off and warning lamp must blink.

- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD) of anti-theft immobilizer and check DTC memory.

One of the following DTCs is indicated on display.






Display on VAS 5051:

1 - 1 malfunction recognized
2 - 01176

Key signal too small

or

2 - 01128

Induction coil of anti-theft immobilizer -D2-

- Erase DTC memory.
- End output.