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Engine Control Module DTC Memory, Checking and Erasing






Engine Control Module DTC Memory, Checking and Erasing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester as follows:






- Connect the diagnostic cable - 2 - to the Data Link Connector (DLC) in the driver's footwell.

- Start the engine and run at idle speed.

Only if the engine does not start:

- Turn on the ignition.

Selecting the Operating Mode:

- Press the button on the display for "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic (OBD)".

Select the Vehicle System:

- Press the button "01 - Engine electronics" on the display.

The control module identification with coding - 2 - as well as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the center area and identification of the anti-theft immobilizer appear on the display.






A printout is available. Press the "print" button if required.

Select the Diagnostic Function:

- Press the button "02 - Check DTC memory" on the display.

- If no malfunction is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) , "0 DTC(s) detected" is displayed.

- If malfunctions are stored in the ECM, these are shown one below another on the display.

- Press the <- button.

- Press the button "05 - Erase DTC memory" on the display.

- Press function "06 - End output".

If the DTC memory was erased, the readiness code must be generated again. Refer to "Guided Fault Finding" in the vehicle diagnostic tester.