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Erase DTC Memory (Function 05)



NOTE: In "Erase DTC Memory" function 05, any malfunctions stored in DTC memory are automatically output. If DTC memory can- not be erased, check DTC memory again and repair malfunctions.


Requirements
- DTC memory checked
- All malfunctions eliminated

After checking DTC memory

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


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

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
05 - Erase DTC Memory


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer ->
DTC Memory is erased


This means DTC memory is erased.

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


The VAG1551 scan tool returns to "Select function" mode


NOTE: If one of the following two messages is indicated on the display the test procedure is not complete.


Indicated on display

Attention !
DTC Memory is not erased


or

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer ->
DTC Memory is not interrogated


- Follow test sequence exactly.
- Check DTC memory first, eliminate malfunctions as necessary then erase DTC memory.