Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, erasing: Requirement:

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DTC Memory checked. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, CHECKING .

After DTC Memory has been checked:

Indicated on display:

Fig 1: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory Erasing (1 Of 6)

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Press buttons -0- and -5- (to select function 05, "Erase DTC Memory").

Indicated on display:

Fig 2: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory Erasing (2 Of 6)

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Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display:

Fig 3: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory Erasing (3 Of 6)

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NOTE: If the ignition was switched OFF, between checking and erasing the DTC Memory for example, then the DTC Memory will not be erased.

Adhere strictly to the sequence of operations, i.e. always check DTC Memory first before attempting to erase.

Indicated on display:

Fig 4: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory Erasing (4 Of 6)

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(DTC Memory will be erased approx. 5 seconds after the message is displayed.)

DTC Memory is now erased.

NOTE: Wait about 1 minute before checking DTC Memory again.

Indicated on display:

Fig 5: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory Erasing (5 Of 6)

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Print-out with printer switched on:

Fig 6: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory Erasing (6 Of 6)

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Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- given too little time to recognize malfunctions.

Wait about 1 minute before checking DTC Memory again.
After checking and erasing DTC Memory, carry out a test drive and checking DTC Memory again.

When the DTC Memory is interrogated, the following message should be displayed:

"No DTC recognized"