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Reading Out And Erasing Fault Memories

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NOTE: Voltage drop
  • Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
  • Risk of damage to control unit
  • Fault entries in the control unit
  • Coding in the control unit is aborted
  • Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A  to the vehicle battery.

The PIWIS Tester II 9818  is connected to the vehicle via a diagnostic socket. The diagnostic socket is located inside the vehicle in the vicinity of the driver's A-pillar below the dashboard.

Fig 1: Identifying Diagnostic Socket
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  1. Start PIWIS Tester II 9818  and follow the instructions on the Tester.
  2. Select vehicle type, press [F12] and start the automatic control unit search.
  3. If an asterisk appears in front of the relevant control unit, read out the fault memory and follow the instructions on the Tester.