With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Readiness Code, Reading

Special tools and equipment
- VAG 1551 scan tool (or or 1552 scan tool) with cable VAG 1551/3

Work sequence
- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool ((VAG 1552). Switch ignition on and select engine control module with "Address word" 01.
(Connecting scan tool and selecting engine control module.). [1][2][3]Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

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 function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
- Switch off ignition.

Indicated on display:


Readiness code ->
00101101 - Test not complete


One of the diagnostic checks has not run through successfully:
- Press -> key.
- Generate readiness code.

Significance of 8 digit number block for readiness code