Erase DTC memory
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- Connecting scan tool. Refer to Scan tool, connecting . Initiating On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to Introducing On Board Diagnostic (OBD) for airbag .
- Switch on printer with Print button (warning lamp in button lights up).
Prerequisites:
- DTCs are repaired
- DTC memory checked again
- Press buttons -0- and -5- (the function "Erase DTC memory" is entered with 05).
Indicated on display:
| Rapid data transfer Q 05 Erase DTC memory |
- Confirm entry with the -Q- button.
Indicated on display:
| Rapid data transfer → DTC memory is erased! |
- Press → button.
Indicated on display:
| Rapid data transfer HELP Select function XX |
NOTE:
- If this appears in the display, the test sequence is faulty.
- Adhere strictly to test sequence; first of all check DTC memory, then erase memory.