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Read Readiness Code



Read Readiness Code

Test requirements:
- No DTCs in DTC memory; check DTC memory "Mode 3: Check DTC memory". Diagnostic Mode 3: Check DTC Memory
- Coolant temperature at least 80 degree C "Mode 1: Check measuring values "; "PID 05: Cooling fluid temperature". Diagnostic Mode 1: Check Measured Values

Work procedure
- Connect diagnostic tester. Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
- Start engine and let run at idle.
- In diagnostic function "33 - OBD", select "Mode 1: Checking measured values."
- Select the desired measuring value "PID 01".
- Observe the right 8-digit number block:

If all diagnosis have run through successfully, the following specified value 8-digit number block must appear:
- Specified value: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Evaluation PID 01: System status-information (right 8-digit number block:)


Evaluation PID 01: System status-information:






If a 1 is displayed instead of a 0 in the 8-digit number block:
- Generate readiness code. Readiness Code, Generating
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