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Readiness Code Reading



Readiness Code, Displaying

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

Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (or VAG 1552). Switch ignition on and select engine control module with "Address word" 01. (Connecting scan tool and selecting engine control module Selectable Functions When Using VAG1551/1552 or VAS 5051).

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press keys 1 and 5 for the "Readiness code" function and confirm entry with Q key.

Must appear on display when all diagnosis functions have been successfully completed:

Indicated on display

Readiness code
00000000 - Test complete

- Press -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for the "End data transfer" function and confirm input with Q key.

Indicated on display:

Readiness code
00101101 - Test not complete

One of the diagnostic checks has not run through successfully:
- Press -> key.
- Generate readiness code Readiness Code Generating (VW Drive Cycle).

Significance of 8 digit number block for readiness code