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Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes



Check DTC Memory

NOTE: The displayed malfunction information is not constantly up-dated but only when initiating the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) or with the function 05 "Erase DTC memory."

- Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp in button lights up).

Performing function 02 - "Check DTC memory"

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- Press buttons -0- and -2-.

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02 - Check DTC memory


- Confirm input with -Q- button.

The number of DTCs stored will appear on the display.

The stored DTCs are displayed and printed out one after the other.

X DTCs recognized! ->

- Check printout against DTC table and repair all malfunctions as necessary.

If the message "No DTC recognized" is displayed the program can be returned to the starting point by pressing the -> button.

No DTC recognized! ->

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If something else is displayed:
See Scan tool operating instructions
- Erase DTC memory (function 05).
- End output (function 06).
- Disconnect diagnostic connector.