Checking DTC memory

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Indicated on display:

Fig 1: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Checking DTC Memory, From 09.94 & Up) (1 Of 5)

Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC memory" function 02.

Indicated on display:

Fig 2: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Checking DTC Memory, From 09.94 & Up) (2 Of 5)

Press -PRINT- button.
Press -Q- button to confirm input.

The number of stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be indicated.

Fig 3: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Checking DTC Memory, From 09.94 & Up) (3 Of 5)

The stored malfunctions will be printed out one after the other.

Use DTC printout and DTC table to repair malfunctions.

If "No DTC recognized" is displayed, pressing the --> button will return to the start of the Scan Tool program sequence.

Fig 4: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Checking DTC Memory, From 09.94 & Up) (4 Of 5)

Indicated on display:

Fig 5: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Checking DTC Memory, From 09.94 & Up) (5 Of 5)

If something else is displayed:

End Output (function 06). See END OUTPUT .
Switch ignition off and disconnect adapter harness VAG 1551/3.

NOTE: If a malfunction was recognized:

Repair cause of malfunction
Check DTC memory (function 02)
Erase DTC memory (function 05)