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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures






Engine Control Module DTC Memory, Checking and Erasing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Diagnostic Cable

Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A)

Procedure:

Connect the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051 A) as follows:

- Open the cover - 1 - (if equipped) and connect the diagnostic cable to the data link connector.






- Start the engine and run at idle speed.

Only when the engine does not start:

- Turn on the ignition.

Selecting operating mode:

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

Selecting vehicle system:

- Press "01 - Engine electronics" on display to check engine control module (J623) for cylinder bank 1, or "11 - Engine electronics 2" on display to check engine control module 2 (J624) for cylinder bank 2.

The control module identification with code - 2 - of Engine Control Module (ECM), as well as the chassis number and immobilizer identification number will be indicated on the display.






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

Selecting diagnosis function:

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

- If no fault is stored in ECM "0 fault(s) detected" is displayed.

- If faults are stored in the ECM, these are shown one below the other on the display.

- Press the � button.

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

- Press function "06 - End output".