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Readiness Code Reading

Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items:
- VAG 1551/1552 Scan Tool with adaptor cable VAG 1551/3

Test Conditions:
- Fuse 21 OK

Procedure:
- Remove cover to expose Data Link Connector





- Connect Scan Tool using cable VAG 1551/3
- Depending upon desired function:
Switch ON ignition
or
Start engine
- Operate Scan Tool taking displayed information into account
- Press 1 button to select "Rapid data transfer"
- Press 3 and 3 buttons to select "address word 33"
Display will appear as shown:

Rapid data transfer Q
33 - OBD II

- Press Q button to enter selection
Display will appear as shown:

OBD II Scan Tool
Select mode 1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. 5.. 6.. 7..

- Press button 1
Display will appear as shown:

Mode 41 PIDx Module 08 ->
diagnosis data

NOTES:
- Diagnostic data must be individually checked using the -> button, you can also print them out using the PRINT button.
- Various displays will be called up when using the -> button, however; they are of no relevance.

- Press -> button
Display will appear as shown:

Mode 41 PIDx Module 08 ->
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 100000000

- Check if "PID 1" is displayed in the first line and note the fourth number block in the second line
Display will appear as shown:

Mode 41 PIDx Module 08 ->
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 100000000

NOTE: If display zone 4 shows 1 as an actual figure, the appropriate diagnostic has not been carried out. The readiness code must be created.




Significance of Figures In Fourth 8 Digit Number Block

Relevance: Indicates Whether Readiness Code Has Been Successfully Set Or Not.
- Press -> button to display any further diagnostic data

Must appear on display when all diagnostic functions have been completed
Display will appear as shown:

Mode 41 PID 1 Module 08 ->
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 000000000

- Press -> button
- Press 0 and 6 buttons to select Function 06 "end data output"
- Press Q button to enter input; however, if a different display appears (as shown in example)
Example:

Mode 41 PID 1 Module 08 ->
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 100000000

If one or more diagnostic checks has not been completed:
- Press C button
- Create readiness code
- Display readiness code

If DTC memory has been erased:
- Create readiness code again