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Manufacturer's Scan Tool



Engine Control Module Fault Memory, Reading And Erasing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051
- Diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3 Work sequence







- Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 - 1 - as follows:
- Connect diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3 -2 - to diagnosis connection.
- Start engine and run at idling speed.
Only when engine does not start:
- Switch on ignition.

Selecting operating mode
- Press button on display for "Vehicle self-diagnosis".

Selecting vehicle system
- Press button "01 - Engine electronics" on display.

The control module identification and coding are indicated on the display.

Selecting diagnostic function
- Press button "02 - Read fault memory" on display.

If no fault is stored in the engine control module "0 fault(s) detected" is displayed.

If faults are stored in the engine control module, these are shown one below the other on the display.
- Press <- key.
- Press button "05 - Erase fault memory" on display.
- Press function "06-End output".