Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, erasing (function 05): Prerequisites

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Check DTC memory.
All malfunctions repaired.

After checking DTC memory:

Readout in display:

Fig 1: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Rapid Data Transfer)

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Press buttons -0- and -5- to select function 05, "Erase DTC memory".

Readout in display:

Fig 2: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Erase DTC Memory)

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Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display: (DTC Memory is erased)

Fig 3: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (DTC Memory Is Erased)

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Press --> button.

Indicated on display (select function):

Fig 4: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Rapid Data Transfer)

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End output (function 06). See END OUTPUT (FUNCTION 06) .

NOTE:

If this appears in display, test sequence is malfunctioning.

Fig 5: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Fault Memory Was Not Interogated)
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If this appears in display, test sequence is malfunctioning.

Fig 6: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Fault Memory Was Not Interogated)
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Adhere to test sequence: First check DTC memory, repair malfunctions if necessary, then erase.