Erasing DTC memory

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Requirements:

DTC memory checked → Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, checking (function 02) and all displayed faults rectified

Fig 1: Locating Control Module Identification With Code Indicated On The Display

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Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Select function "05 - Erasing DTC memory".

Indicated on display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A :

Fig 2: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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There is no display in zone - 1 -.
A box appears in display zone - 2 - with a message indicating that touching OK key will erase data (of fault memories) and requiring confirmation that function must be implemented.

NOTE:

If display zone - 1 - indicates "DTC memory not yet checked", check DTC memory and rectify any faults.
The DTC memory is not erased if, for example, the ignition is switched off between checking and erasing the DTC memory.

On display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A, touch "O.K." box in zone - 2 -.

As soon as the DTC memory has been erased, zone - 1 - displays the message "DTC memory erased".

On display of Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A, touch box with ← key.