Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking (function 02)

Connect the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051. Refer to Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051, connecting and selecting functions , and select the vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics" from the menu. When doing this the engine should be idling.

NOTE: If the engine does not start, turn the engine over for at least 5 seconds using the starter. After doing this, do not switch off the ignition.

Fig 1: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 2: Identifying Content Of DTC Memory & Identification Of Fault On Diagnostic System VAS 5051 Display

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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Content of DTC memory:

[small diamond] 0 faults detected

[small diamond] X faults detected

2 - Identification of fault

[small diamond] DTC

[small diamond] Location/cause of fault

[small diamond] Type of fault

A - If one or more faults have been detected:

Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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Display on VAS 5051:

Rectify fault(s) according to instructions in DTC table. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table .
Again select diagnosis function "02 - check DTC memory" from the menu and then erase DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, erasing (function 05) .
Select diagnosis function "06 - End output" End Output (function 06) .

B - If no faults have been detected:

NOTE:

Do not erase the DTC memory if no fault is stored, otherwise the readiness code will be reset.
The readiness code must be re-generated if the DTC memory has been erased. Refer to Generate readiness code .