Readiness code, generating: Requirements

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NOTE: Fuse block is located behind access panel at far left end of dash.

The respective fuses of the Motronic fuel injection and ignition system must be OK.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuses

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Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
All electrical consumers like, for example, lights and rear window heating must be switched off.
If vehicle is equipped with an A/C system, it must be switched off.
Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory, see DIAGNOSTIC MODE 3: CHECK DTC MEMORY .
Intake air temperature 5 to 35 °C, see DIAGNOSTIC MODE 1: CHECK MEASURED VALUES ; PID 15: Intake Air Temperature (IAT)