Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, erasing

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NOTE: If it is not possible to erase DTC memory, check it once again and remedy malfunctions.

Requirements

DTC memory checked. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking .
All malfunctions repaired.

After DTC memory has been successfully checked:

Fig 1: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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Display on VAS5051:

Under -1- select diagnostic function "05 - Erase DTC memory".

Fig 2: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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Display on VAS5051:

No display (before erasing)

DTC memory erased

NOTE: The following message appears in display zone -1-: "DTC memory not yet checked", if the operational sequence was not adhered to exactly. If the DTC memory has been checked beforehand, the DTC memory can only be erased.

NOTE:

Should the function be carried out?

Will be erased!

Press "OK" button in display -2-.
Exit function "05 - Erase DTC memory" by pressing ← button.
Check DTC memory again after repair work and erase it if necessary.

NOTE: This erases DTCs that have been stored while the malfunction was being fixed, for example, malfunctions that have arisen as a result of connectors being detached.