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DTC Memory, Checking






DTC Memory, Checking

- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system (VAS5051) => [ VAS 5051, Connecting and Select Functions ] VAS 5051, Connecting and Select Functions and select vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics" in selection. Engine should be idling.

If the engine will not start, crank it for at least 5 seconds with the starter and leave the ignition on.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Under - 1 - select diagnostic function "02 - check DTC memory".

Display on (VAS5051):





1 Contents of DTC memory

0 Faults recognized or

X Faults recognized

2 Fault

Fault code

Fault location

Fault type

A - If malfunctions were recognized:

- Print out screen content or On Board Diagnostic (OBD) report.

- Exit function "02 - check DTC memory" by pressing arrow button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Repair DTC(s) as specified in DTC table.

- Reselect diagnostic function "02 - Check DTC memory" and erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ DTC Memory, Erasing ] DTC Memory, Erasing.

- Select diagnostic function "06 - End output" in selection. Refer to => [ Output, Ending ] Output, Ending.

B - If no malfunction was recognized:

- Select diagnostic function "06 - End output" in selection. Refer to => [ Output, Ending ] Output, Ending.