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Erase DTC Memory (Function 05)


Erase DTC memory (scan tool function 05)

Condition:
- DTC memory was checked.

After DTC memory was checked:





Indicated on display:
- Press buttons 0 and 5. (With 05 function "Erase DTC memory" is selected.)





Indicated on display:
- Confirm input by pressing Q button.





Indicated on display:

Note: If between checking the DTC memory and erasing the DTC memory the ignition was switched off, the DTC memory is not going to be erased.

- Be sure to follow the program sequence, meaning: first check the DTC memory, then erase it.





Indicated on display:
(After this display, the DTC memory is erased after about 5 seconds)
- With that the DTC memory has been erased

Note: Wait for about 1 minute before checking the DTC memory again.





Indicated on display:





Print-out when printer is switched off:
Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217 was not given enough time to recognize fault.
- Wait for about 1 minute before checking the DTC memory again.
- After checking and erasing the DTC memory, perform a road test and then check the DTC memory again.
When checking the DTC memory, the following display must appear:
"No DTC detected"