Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking
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- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051. Refer to VAS 5051 vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system, connecting and selecting functions and select vehicle system "01 -Engine electronics" in selection. Engine should be idling.
NOTE:
If the engine will not start, crank it for at least 5 seconds with the starter and then always leave the ignition on.
Display on VAS 5051:
- Under -1- select diagnostic function "02 - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory".
Fig 2: Identifying Content Of DTC Memory & Identification Of Fault On Diagnostic System VAS 5051 Display
Display on VAS 5051:
1 - Content of the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory:
- 0 Faults recognized
or
- X Faults recognized
2 - DTCs
- DTC code
- DTC location
- DTC type
A - If malfunctions were recognized:
- Print out screen content or self-diagnosis report.
- Exit function "02 - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory" by pressing ← button.
Display on VAS 5051:
- Repair malfunction(s) as specified in DTC table. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): P0011 to P1228, VAG 16395 to 17636 .
- Reselect diagnostic function "02 - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory" and erase DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking .
- Select diagnostic function "06 - End output" in selection. Refer to Ending output .
B - If no malfunction was recognized:
- Select diagnostic function "06 - End output" in selection. Refer to Ending output .