Clearing Trouble Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, Erasing

Requirement
- DTC memory has been checked. Check DTC Memory (Function 02)

After DTC memory has been checked;

Indicated on display


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Select function XX


- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC memory" function 05.

Indicated on display


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05 - Erase DTC memory


- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Display reads


Attention!
DTC memory was not checked.


NOTE:
- If the ignition was switched off between checking the DTC memory and erasing the DTC memory, the DTC memory will not be erased.
- Always adhere strictly to the sequence of operations, i.e. first check DTC memory.


Indicated on display


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DTC memory is erased!


(The DTC memory will be erased approx. 5 secs. after the display appears.)


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


Indicated on display


System cannot be checked!


Print out with printer switched on


1 DTC recognized!
00811 3333
System cannot be checked


The TCM -J217- was not given sufficient time to recognize malfunctions.
- Wait about 1 minute before again checking DTC memory.
- After checking and erasing DTC memory, test drive vehicle and check DTC memory again.

The following display should appear:

"No DTC recognized!"


End Output
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End output" function 06.

Indicated on display


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06 - End output


- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display


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Enter address word XX


- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect connector for VAG 1551 Scan Tool.