How to Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's)
VAG 1551 Fault memory, reading- press PRINT button for a complete printout of functions
- LED will go on
- press button 1 to access "Rapid Data Transfer" operating mode
[Rapid data transfer HELP ]
[Insert address word XX ]
- switch ignition ON
- press buttons 5 and 7 to insert address word, "Airbag Golf Cabriolet"
[Rapid data transfer Q ]
[57 Airbag Golf Cabriolet ]
- press Q button to enter data
[EB 00680598 Airbag => ]
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- control unit serial number appears on display (example at left)
Note: If the message "Control unit does not answer" appears:
^ press HELP button for prtn tout of possible causes
^ correct any problems before proceeding
^ repeat address word 57 (Airbag Golf Cabriolet)
- press Q button again to enter data
- press => button
[Rapid data transfer HELP ]
[Select function XX ]
- press buttons 0 and 2; to access fault memory
[Rapid data transfer Q ]
[02 check Fault memory XX ]
- press Q button to enter data
- the number of faults stored, if any, appears on display
[2 faults recognized ]
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or
[No faults recognized ]
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- press => button
- stored faults are displayed in sequence and printed out
- press => button, after last fault is displayed/printed
[Rapid data transfer HELP ]
[Select function XX ]
- diagnose and correct airbag system faults