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Test requirements

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Fig 1: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnosis Of Catalytic Converter (1 Of 2)
G03611196Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

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Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnosis Of Catalytic Converter (2 Of 2)
G03611197Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: The test duration for catalytic converter diagnosis takes approximately 60 seconds.
DISPLAY GROUP 046: DIAGNOSTIC OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER (BANK 1)

  Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 046: Diagnostic of catalytic converter (Bank 1) 
Display  xxxx/RPM xxx °C x.x s -
Indicated  Engine speed(RPM) Catalyst temperature Catalytic converter conversion Diagnostic condition 
Work range  0 - 6800 RPM 70 - 850 °C 0.0 - 0.99 Test OFF 
Test ON 
Cat B1 OK 
Cat B1 not OK 
Specified value  1900 - 2200 RPM greater than 350 °C 0.0 - 0.80 Cat B1 OK 
Note        If "Cat B1 not OK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, CHECKING AND ERASING . If no malfunction is stored replace catalytic converter.

If the specified value "Cat B1 OK" is reached:

DISPLAY GROUP 047: DIAGNOSTIC OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER (BANK 2)

  Display fields
1 2 3 4
Display group 047: Diagnostic of catalytic converter (Bank 2) 
Display  xxxx/RPM xxx °C x.x seconds -
Indicated  Engine speed (RPM) Catalyst temperature Catalytic converter conversion Diagnostic condition 
Work range  0 - 6800 RPM 70 - 850 °C 0.0 - 0.99 Test OFF 
Test ON 
Cat B2 OK 
Cat B2 not OK 
Specified value  1900 - 2200 RPM greater than 350 °C 0.0 - 0.80 Cat B2 OK 
Note        If "Cat B2 not OK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, CHECKING AND ERASING . If no malfunction is stored replace catalytic converter.

If the specified value "Cat B2 OK" is reached: