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Readiness Code Reading




Readiness Code, Checking

Test sequence
- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051 or VAG1551 scan tool to vehicle and select Control module for engine electronics "Address Word" 01. The ignition must be switched on. [1][2]Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks

When indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block Q
Input display group number XXX



- Press buttons "086" for "display group number 086" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

When indicated on display


Read Measuring Value Block 86 ->
1 2 3 4



- Check readiness code in display field 1
- Specified value: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Display Group 086:











If the specified value in display field 1: "00000000" is obtained:

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display (function selection)


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Select function XX



- Check DTC memory (No malfunction should be stored in the DTC memory).

If specified value is not reached:
- Generate readiness code. Readiness Code, Generating