Work sequence

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Connect VAG 1551/1552 scan tool and select "Engine Electronics" address word 01. See VAG 1551 SCAN TOOL (ST), CONNECTING AND SELECTING "ENGINE ELECTRONICS" ADDRESS WORD 01 . Engine must be running at idle.
NOTE: If engine does not start, operate starter for approx. 6 seconds and then do not turn off ignition.
Turn on printer with the PRINT button (warning lamp in button lights up).

Indicated on display

Fig 1: Checking DTC Memory (Scan Tool Function 02) Using Scan Tool VAG 1551/1552 (1 Of 3)

Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02 and press -Q- button to confirm input.

The number of malfunctions stored or "No DTC recognized" will be shown on the display.

Fig 2: Checking DTC Memory (Scan Tool Function 02) Using Scan Tool VAG 1551/1552 (2 Of 3)

NOTE: If something different is indicated on the display:

See VAG 1551 scan tool operating instructions

If one or more malfunctions are stored, the malfunctions stored will be displayed and printed out one after the other.

NOTE: If no malfunction is stored:

Press --> button.

Then the display will show.

Fig 3: Checking DTC Memory (Scan Tool Function 02) Using Scan Tool VAG 1551/1552 (3 Of 3)

Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Locate and eliminate malfunctions printed out as per Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE .
Erasing DTC memory, see ERASE DTC MEMORY (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 05) .