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How to Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes



Defect Code Memory Readout:

Activating the flash code:



- Switch off ignition
- Press ASC button and depress brake pedal simultaneously
- Hold ASC button and brake pedal depressed simultaneously and switch on ignition
- Keep depressed for at leas 1 second and then release ASC button and brake pedal

Notes:

The steps to activate the flash code must be repeated If the ASC lamp remains on.

Reading out the flash code:



The flash code is output for Approx. 47 seconds irrespective of which defect code is stored.

After activation of the defect code, the ASC lamp goes out for 3 seconds and then begins outputting the flash pulses at a flash frequency in a pulse/pause ratio of 1 sec/1 sec.

The number of flash pulses indicates which defect code is stored. Refer to the table of defect codes below.

Example:

2 flash pulses (BI) = Defect code 02