PVTS Function Test

NOTIFICATION 

Voltage drop 

• Irreparable damage to control unit 
• Damage to control unit 
• Fault entries in the control unit 
• Control unit programming/coding is aborted 
• Malfunctions in the control unit, even during programming 
  1. Switch off ignition before disconnecting the control unit.
  2. Make sure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming/coding.
  3. Connect the battery charger with at least > current 90 A  to the vehicle battery.

Information 

The PVTS function test only has to be performed in Great Britain and the Benelux States (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg).

The PVTS function test must be performed before handing the vehicle over to the customer.

Information 

Make sure that you have sufficient mobile phone and satellite reception.

Information 

The PIWIS Tester  instructions take precedence since the description may be different with later Tester releases.

The procedure described here has been structured in general terms. Different text or additional information may appear on the PIWIS Tester. 

1. Connect the Tester to the vehicle and start it. Switch on ignition.
2. Select the vehicle type if required.
3. Select the Gateway  control unit in the Overview.  Press F12 to continue. The message "Create Vehicle Analysis Log (VAL)?" appears. Press F11 to continue.
4. Maintenance/repairs  must now be selected.
5. Select PVTS function test.  Press F12 to continue.
6. Follow the instructions on the Tester. Press F12 to continue.
7. Perform procedure according to menu guidance. Read and follow the information and instructions on the Tester.
8. Back to the overview.
9. Read out the fault memory  and erase it if necessary.
10. Exit the diagnostic application. Switch off ignition. Disconnect the Tester from the vehicle.