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 . When doing this engine must be running at idle speed.

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Fig 1: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Function 05 (1 Of 4)

Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Press --> button until all malfunctions still stored have appeared and the display reads:
Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC Memory" function 05 and press -Q- button to confirm input. Repair malfunctions as necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Function 05 (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Function 05 (3 Of 4)

Press --> button.

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Fig 4: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Function 05 (4 Of 4)

Allow the engine to idle for at least 1 minute and check DTC memory again.

If no malfunction is displayed:

Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06 and press -Q- button to confirm input.
Road test the vehicle for at least 10 minutes.