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With Manufacturer's Scan Tool




Readiness Code, Reading

Special tools, workshop equipment, testing and measuring devices required

- V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool (or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552) with cable V.A.G 1551/3

Procedure
- Connect V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool ((V.A.G 1552). Switch on ignition and select engine control module with"address word" 01. [1][2][3]Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Display shows


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX



- Press 0 and 8 buttons for "Read measurement block" and confirm entry by pressing Q key.

Display shows


Read measured value block
Enter display group number XXX



- Press 0, 8 and 6 buttons for "Display group number 86" and confirm entry by pressing Q key.

Display shows (1...4 = display fields)


Read measurement block 86 ->
1 2 3 4



The readiness code has only been created when all of the display positions in field 1 are at 0.

- If one position in display field 1 shows a "1", then create readiness code.
- Press -> button.
- Press 0 and 6 buttons for "End data transfer" function and confirm entry by pressing Q key.

Explanation of 8-digit readiness code