Erase DTC Memory (Function 05)

DTC Memory, Erasing (Function 05)

NOTE: The vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 can be used instead of the scan tool V.A.G 1551 or the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051, however a print-out is not possible.

- Connecting V.A.G 1551 or VAS 5051 and initiating On Board Diagnosis (OBD).
Scan Tool, Connecting
Initiating On Board Diagnosis (OBD)

Requirements:
- Malfunction is corrected
- Functional check has been carried out
- DTC memory interrogated again

Indicated on display:

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Select function XX

- Press buttons -0- and -5- (the function "Erase DTC memory" is entered with 05).

Indicated on display:

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05 Erase DTC memory

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

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Fault memory is erased.

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

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Select function XX

NOTE:
- If this appears in the display, the test sequence has malfunctioned.
- Adhere exactly to test sequence: first of all Interrogate DTC memory, then erase memory.

WARNING:
Fault memory was not interrogated

- Press buttons -0- and -6- to end the output.

Indicated on display:

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06 End output

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

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Enter address word XX

- Switch off ignition and disconnect diagnostic connection.