With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Check DTC Memory (Scan Tool Function 02) And Erase DTC Memory (Scan Tool Function 05)

- Connect VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 scan tool and select the control module for engine electronics using address word 01. Connecting VAS 5051/VAG1551 Scan Tool

Engine should run at idle for this.

NOTE: If engine doesn't start, crank engine using starter for at least 5 seconds. Do not switch ignition off afterward under any circumstance.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" and press -Q - button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

No DTC recognized

- Press -> button.

or

Indicated on display:


X DTC recognized


When printer is switched on, stored DTCs are shown in sequence and printed.

- Find printed DTCs in DTC table and carry out repairs. Related Tests, Information and Procedures

NOTE:
- If there are no DTCs in DTC memory, DTC memory should not be unnecessarily erased otherwise the readiness code will be lost and must then be regenerated.
- If DTC memory was erased, readiness code must be re-generated Readiness Code, Generating

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC memory" and press -Q- button to confirm input.


NOTE:
If indicated on display:


Attention!
DTC Memory was not interrogated


Procedure was not followed exactly.
- Check DTC memory.

DTC memory will not be erased under the following conditions:
- Ignition switched off after DTC memory was checked.
- A static malfunction was not repaired.

Indicated on display:


Rapid data transfer ->
DTC Memory is erased


- Press -> button.
- Check DTC memory again after repair work is completed:

NOTE: This causes DTCs to be erased that were generated during the repair of the malfunction, e.g. because harness connectors were disconnected.