With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

DTC Memory, Checking And Erasing (scan tool functions 02 and 05)

Special tools and equipment
- VAG 1551 Scan Tool (or VAG 1552) with cable VAG 1551/3

Work sequence

NOTE: All functions which could previously be performed with VAG 1551/1552 can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051.

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool ((VAG 1552). Start engine and select "Address word" 01 of engine control module. When doing this the engine must be running at idling speed.

NOTE: Only when engine does not start:

- Operate starter for approx. 6 seconds and then do not switch off the ignition.
- Switch on scan tool printer with PRINT key. Warning lamp in key must light up.

Indicated on display:

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Select function XX

- Operate scan tool taking into account information on display.
- Press keys 0 and 2 for function "Check DTC Memory" and confirm entry with Q key.

The number of DTCs stored or "No DTC recognized!" will be shown on the display.

X DTC recognized!

NOTE: If no DTC is stored:
- Press -> key.

If one or more DTCs are stored:
The stored DTCs will be displayed and printed out one after the other.

After the stored DTCs have been printed out, the display will show:

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Select function XX

- Press keys 0 and 5 for the function "Erase DTC Memory" and confirm entry with Q key.

Indicated on display

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DTC memory is erased!

NOTE: If the ignition is switched off between "Check DTC Memory" and "Erase DTC Memory" the DTC memory will not be erased.

- If the DTC memory was erased the readiness code must be generated again.
- Press -> key.

Indicated on display:

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Select function XX

- Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End Output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
- Rectify malfunctions printed out using DTC table:
- SAE P0 codes, P0102
- SAE P1 codes. P1114