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Readiness Code, Generating






Readiness Code, Generating

Requirements

Vehicle stationary.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: Selector lever in position P or N.

Electrical accessories switched off (coolant fan must not run during the test).

Air conditioning switched off.

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) at least 80 °C => display group 004, display zone 3). Important: Warm up engine by means of a road test.

Engine control module version checked, refer to => [ VAS 5051, Connecting and Select Functions ] VAS 5051, Connecting and Select Functions. Operation 9, => [ Operation 9 - Diagnosis of Tank Seal and Oxygen Sensor Interchange Recognition after Catalytic Converter ] , requires different procedures depending on ECM Part No./software version number.

If the test result is immediately displayed as "OK" after selecting a display group during an operation, the test has already been performed and you can continue with the next operation.

=> [ Operation 1 - Checking DTC Memory ]

=> [ Operation 2 - Erasing DTC Memory ]

=> [ Operation 3 - Adapting Throttle Valve Control Module to ECM ]

=> [ Operation 4 - Adapting Kick Down Function, with Automatic Transmission ]

=> [ Operation 5 - Checking Status of Oxygen Sensor Control ]

=> [ Operation 6 - Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor Aging before Catalytic Converter ]

=> [ Operation 7 - Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor Readiness after Catalytic Converter ]

=> [ Operation 8 - Diagnosis of Tank Ventilation Valve ]

=> [ Operation 9 - Diagnosis of Tank Seal and Oxygen Sensor Interchange Recognition after Catalytic Converter ]

=> [ Operation 10 - Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor Aging after Catalytic Converter ]

=> [ Operation 11 - Catalytic Converter Diagnosis ]

=> [ Operation 12 - Diagnosis of Secondary Air Injection System ]

=> [ Operation 13 - Reading Readiness Code ]

Operation 1 - Checking DTC Memory

Test conditions

Engine stopped, ignition switched on

- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system (VAS5051). Refer to => [ VAS 5051, Connecting and Select Functions ] VAS 5051, Connecting and Select Functions and select vehicle system "01 -Engine electronics" in selection. Ignition must be switched on.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Under - 1 - select diagnostic function "02 - Check DTC memory".

Display on (VAS5051):





1 - Contents of fault memory:

0 Faults recognized or X Faults recognized

2 - Fault

Fault code

Fault location

Fault type

If a fault is stored:

- Repair malfunction and erase DTC memory. Perform a road test and check DTC memory again.

If no DTC is stored:

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 2 - Erasing DTC Memory

Test conditions

Engine stopped, ignition switched on

Display on (VAS5051):





- Under - 1 - select diagnostic function "05 - Erase DTC memory".

The readiness code is reset when the DTC memory is erased and must be reproduced.

Display on (VAS5051):





1. <> No display (before erasing) or <> DTC memory erased

2. Note: Should the function be carried out?

Data will be erased!

- Press OK button in display - 2 -.

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 3 - Adapting Throttle Valve Control Module to ECM

Test conditions

Engine stopped, ignition switched on

Display on (VAS5051):





- Under - 1 - select diagnostic function "04 - Basic setting".

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "060" for "display group number 060" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Check indication in display fields - 3 - and - 4 -.





Note on display zone 3:

During adaptation, various digits are displayed in display zone 3 which represent the relevant adaptation status. The most crucial factor is not the way in which the adaptation stage counter (display zone 3) behaves during the adaptation process, but that the specification "ADP OK" is displayed after adaptation in display zone 4.

If specification "ADP OK" is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 4 - Adapting Kick Down Function, with Automatic Transmission

Test conditions

Engine stopped, ignition switched on

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "063" for "display group number 063" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

You will now be instructed to: "Operate kick down".

- Fully depress accelerator pedal beyond kickdown point and keep it pressed.

During the kickdown point adaptation process, "Kickdown ADP running " is shown on the display. After successful adaptation of the kickdown point "Kickdown ADP OK" appears on the display.

- Check indication in display field - 4 -.





Note on display zone 4:

If "ERROR" can be displayed, if e.g. accelerator pedal is not pressed when instructed by tester, or if accelerator pedal was released while adaptation was already running but process was not yet complete. In both cases it is necessary to exit the "Basic setting" mode and restart the adaptation process.

If specification "ADP OK" is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 5 - Checking Status of Oxygen Sensor Control

- Start engine (for vehicles with manual transmission: press clutch pedal).

If necessary, after the engine starts reselect vehicle system " 01 - Engine electronics" and diagnostic function "04 - Basic setting".

Test conditions

Engine running at idling speed

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group (max. input value = 255)

- Enter "030" for "display group number 030" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Check indication in display fields - 1 - to - 4 -.

By increasing the engine speed the specified values are achieved more quickly.

The "oxygen sensor status" indicates the condition of the oxygen sensor control and the oxygen sensors.









The first digit of the relevant 3-digit display (heating) fluctuates between 0 and 1.

The oxygen sensor control for oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter (Bank 1, Sensor 2 and Bank 2, Sensor 2) is not active without engine load, i.e. the last digit of the 3-digit display is 0.

- Continue test when displays have achieved "111" in display zones 1 and 3 and "110" in display zones 2 and 4.

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 6 - Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor Aging before Catalytic Converter

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group (max. input value = 255)

- Enter "197" for "display group 197" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Press accelerator and brake pedal simultaneously. Engine speed increases to approx. 2200 rpm.

Test conditions

Accelerator and brake pedal pressed simultaneously, engine runs at approx. 2200 rpm.

- Check specification in display zone - 4 -.

- Check indication in display fields - 2 - and - 4 -.





If specified values "B1-S1 OK" and "B2-S1 OK" are obtained:

- Press arrow button.

Operation 7 - Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor Readiness after Catalytic Converter

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "193" for "display group number 193" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Press accelerator and brake pedal simultaneously. Engine speed increases to approx. 2200 rpm.

Test conditions

Accelerator and brake pedal pressed simultaneously, engine runs at approx. 2200 rpm.

- Check indication in display fields - 2 - and - 4 -.





If specification "B1-S2 OK" and "B2-S2 OK" are obtained:

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 8 - Diagnosis of Tank Ventilation Valve

Test requirement

Engine running at idle.

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "195" for "display group number 195" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Check indication in display field - 4 -.





If specification "Syst. OK" is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

Operation 9 - Diagnosis of Tank Seal and Oxygen Sensor Interchange Recognition after Catalytic Converter

Test conditions

For ECM up to Part No. 8E0 909 559D, software version D0003:

Engine running at idling speed

For ECM Part No. 8E0 909 559D, from software version D0004 and ECM 8E0 909 559E, from software version D0001:

Accelerator and brake pedals fully pressed simultaneously and held in this position until a test result is displayed

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "196" for "display group number 196" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Check indication in display fields - 1 - and - 4 -.

Tank leak diagnostic lasts longer than the oxygen sensor interchange recognition.

In case diagnostic leak test is not started, open fuel filler cap briefly (to release pressure).

CAUTION!
Depending on the software status of the ECM, the engine should be running in idle or with increased RPM for interchange recognition.

If the interchange recognition does not start in display field 4, press down on the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. This increases the engine speed to approx. 1500 RPM and starts the test.





If the specified value "Syst. OK" is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 10 - Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor Aging after Catalytic Converter

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "194" for "display group number 194" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Press accelerator and brake pedal simultaneously, engine speed increases to approx. 2200 rpm.

Test conditions

Accelerator and brake pedal pressed simultaneously, engine runs at approx. 2200 rpm.

- Check indication in display fields - 3 - and - 4 -.





If the specified values "B1-S2 OK" and "B2-S2 OK " is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

Operation 11 - Catalytic Converter Diagnosis

Test conditions

Engine running at idling speed

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "198" for "display group number 198" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

- Press accelerator and brake pedal simultaneously. Engine speed increases to approx. 2200 rpm.

Test conditions

Accelerator and brake pedal pressed simultaneously, engine runs at approx. 2200 rpm.

- Check indication in display fields - 2 - and - 4 -.





If specified value "Cat. B1 OK" is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

- Depress accelerator pedal completely (swiftly) and then release it (brief acceleration to at least 4000 RPM).

CAUTION!
Test procedure cannot continue successfully without this brief acceleration!

- Perform next operation.

Operation 12 - Diagnosis of Secondary Air Injection System

Test conditions

Engine running at idling speed

Display on (VAS5051):





1. Enter display group

- Enter "199" for "display group number 199" in zone - 2 - and confirm entry by pressing Q button.

- Depress gas pedal completely (swiftly) two times and then release it (brief acceleration of at least 4000 RPM).

Display on (VAS5051):





- Activate basic setting by pressing - A - button.

During the diagnosis of the secondary air system the secondary air pump runs several seconds.

- Check indication in display field - 4 -.





If specification "Syst. OK" is obtained:

- Press arrow button.

- Perform next operation.

Operation 13 - Reading Readiness Code

- Read readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code, Reading ] Readiness Code, Reading.