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How to Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's)

Test Conditions:
- DTC memory was checked.
- Press -> button.

V.A.G. Display:




(clear for next function selection):
- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC Memory" function 05.

V.A.G. Display:




- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

V.A.G. Display:




- Press -> button.

V.A.G. Display:




(clear for next function selection)

V.A.G. Display:




NOTE:
- If this display is shown, the correct diagnostic sequence was not followed.
- Follow the test sequence exactly First check DTC memory (function 02), then erase DTC memory (function 05).

End Output:
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to end output.

V.A.G. Display:




- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

V.A.G. Display:




- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect adapter harness VAG 1551/3.
- Switch on ignition.

The airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- must go out after approximately 3 seconds.