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Readiness code, generating

Conditions 

NOTE: If the test result is immediately displayed as "OK" after selecting a display group during an operation, the test has already been performed and you can continue with the next operation.

Operation 1: Checking Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory 

Conditions 

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 the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory:

or

2 - DTCs

If a DTC is stored:

If no DTC is stored:

Operation 2: Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory 

Conditions 

Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

NOTE: The readiness code is reset when the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory is erased and must therefore be reproduced.
Fig 4: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

or

2 - Is the function to be carried out?

Note: Data will be erased!

Operation 3: Adapting Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- to Engine Control Module (ECM) 

Conditions 

Fig 5: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

Fig 6: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 7: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 060: Adaptation of Throttle Valve Control Module 
Display  xx % xx % --- 
Display  Angle sensor -1- for throttle drive Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive Adaptation stage counter  Adaptation status 
Range      0...8  ADP process running 
ADP OK 
ERROR 
Specified value  3...93% 97...3% ADP OK 
    The adaptation stage counter reaches the number 8 after adaptation (some numbers may also be skipped)  If "ERROR" is displayed: check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 
If specified value is not obtained: Note: Refer to The control module can abort adaptation for the following reasons: 

Note on display zone 3: 

During adaptation, various digits are displayed in display zone 3 which represent the relevant adaptation status. The most crucial factor is not the way in which the adaptation stage counter (display zone 3) behaves during the adaptation process, but that the specification "ADP OK" is displayed after adaptation in display zone 4. 

If specification "ADP OK" is obtained:

Operation 4: Adapting kick-down function1) 

1) Only on vehicles with automatic transmission.

Conditions 

Fig 8: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 9: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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NOTE: You will now be instructed to: "Operate kick down".
NOTE: During the kick-down point adaptation process, "Kick-down ADP is running" is shown on the display. After successful adaptation of the kick-down point "Kick-down ADP OK" appears on the display.
  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 063: Adaptation of kickdown function 
Display  xx % xx % Kick down  --- 
Display  Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Adapted kick-down value for Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Kick down  Adaptation status 
Range      Kick down  Starting 
ADP process running 
ADP OK 
ERROR 
Specified value  79...94% 79...94% Kick down  ADP OK 
      If "ERROR" is displayed: Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 

Note on display zone 4: 

"ERROR" may be displayed, if e.g. accelerator pedal is not pressed immediately when instructed by tester, or if accelerator pedal was released while adaptation was already running but process was not yet complete. In both cases exit "basic setting" mode and perform adaptation again. 

If specification "ADP OK" is obtained:

Operation 5: Checking operating status of oxygen sensor control 

NOTE: If necessary, after the engine starts reselect vehicle system "01 - Engine electronics" and diagnostic function "04 -Basic setting".

Conditions 

Fig 10: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 11: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

NOTE:
  • By increasing the engine speed (RPM) the specified values are achieved quicker.
  • The "Oxygen sensor status" indicates the condition of the oxygen sensor control and the oxygen sensor (O2S).
  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 030: Oxygen sensor status 
Display  X X X  X X X     
Display  Oxygen sensor status, bank 1, sensor 1  Oxygen sensor status, bank 2, sensor 1     
Range  0 = off 
1 = on 
0 = off 
1 = on 
   
Specified value  1 1 1  1 1 0     
Significance of 3-digit readout of display group 030 
X X X Display zones 1 and 2: 
    X Oxygen sensor control 0 = not active; 1 = active
  X   Oxygen sensor condition: 0 = not active; 1 = active
X     Condition of oxygen sensor heating: 0 = not active; 1 = active
NOTE:
  • The first digit of the 3-digit display (heating) fluctuates between 0 and 1 at certain operating points.
  • The oxygen sensor control of oxygen sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (bank 1, sensor 2) is not active without engine load, i.e. the display of the 3-digit display is 0.

Operation 6: Diagnosis of oxygen sensor control system before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 

Conditions 

Fig 12: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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1 - Enter display group

Fig 13: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 107: Diagnosis, oxygen sensor control system (bank 1, sensor 1) 
Display  xxxx rpm x.x %   --- 
Display  Engine speed Oxygen sensor control bank 1, sensor 1   Diagnosis status
Range        Test OFF 
Test ON 
Syst. OK 
Syst. NOK 
Specified value  700...860 rpm -8...8%   Syst. OK
      If "Syst. NOK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 

If specification "Syst. OK" is obtained:

CAUTION:

The test procedure cannot continue successfully without this brief burst of throttle.

Operation 7: Diagnosis of aging of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 

Fig 14: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 15: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

Conditions 

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 034: Diagnosis, oxygen sensor aging (bank 1, sensor 1) 
Display  xxxx rpm xxx ° C x.x --- 
Display  Engine speed Exhaust gas temperature Dynamics factor Diagnosis status
Range        Test OFF
Test ON
B1-P1 OK
B1-P1 NOK
Specified value  approx. 2300 rpm Above 350 ° C 0.5...2.5 B1-P1 OK
      If "B1-P1 NOK" is displayed: Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 

If specification "B1-P1 OK" is obtained:

Operation 8: Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) condition after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 

Conditions 

Fig 16: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 17: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 036: Oxygen sensor condition (bank 1, sensor 2) 
Display  x.xxx V ---     
Display  Oxygen sensor voltage, bank 1, sensor 2 Diagnosis status     
Range    Test OFF 
Test ON 
B1-P2 OK 
B1-P2 NOK 
   
Specified value  0.100...0.950 volts B1-P2 OK     
  If "B1-P2 NOK" is displayed: Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking     

If specification "B1-P2 OK" is obtained:

Operation 9: Diagnosis of oxygen sensor control system after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 

Conditions 

Fig 18: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 19: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 037: Diagnosis, oxygen sensor control system (bank 1, sensor 2) 
Display  xxx % x.xxx V x.xx --- 
Display  Load Oxygen sensor voltage, bank 1, sensor 2 Oxygen sensor correction value between bank 1, sensor 1 and bank 1, sensor 2 Diagnosis status
Range        Test OFF 
Test ON 
Syst. OK 
Syst. NOK 
Specified value  13...45% 0.100...0.950 volts -0.02...0.02 Syst. OK
      If "Syst. NOK" is displayed: Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 

If specification "Syst. OK" is obtained:

Operation 10: Diagnosis of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) aging after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 

Fig 20: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 21: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

Conditions 

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 043: Diagnosis, oxygen sensor aging (bank 1, sensor 2) 
Display  xxxx rpm xxx ° C x.xxx V --- 
Display  Engine speed Exhaust gas temperature Oxygen sensor (O2S) voltage, bank 1, sensor 2 Diagnosis status
Range        Test OFF
Test ON
B1-P2 OK
B1-P2 NOK
Specified value  approx. 2300 rpm Above 350 ° C 0.100...0.950 volts B1-P2 OK
      If "B1-S2 NOK" is displayed: Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 

If specification "B1-P2 OK" is obtained:

Operation 11: Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) diagnosis 

Fig 22: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 23: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

Conditions 

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 046: Catalytic converter diagnosis (bank 1) 
Display  xxxx rpm xxx ° C  x.xx --- 
Display  Engine speed Exhaust gas temperature  Measurement
Catalytic conversion
Diagnosis status
Range        Test OFF
Test ON
Cat. B1 OK
Cat. B1 NOK
Specified value  approx. 2000 rpm 550...700 ° C  Higher than 1.0 Cat. B1 OK
  As long as exhaust gas temperature is not within specified range test is not initiated. Increase or decrease speed, as necessary, leave basic setting to do so    If "Cat. B1 NOK" is displayed: Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking  . If no DTC is stored, replace the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)

If specification "Cat. B1 OK" is obtained:

Operation 12: Diagnosis of Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator valve -N80- 

Conditions 

Fig 24: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 25: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

  Display zones 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 070: Diagnosis of Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator valve 
Display  xx % xx %   --- 
Display  Degree of opening of Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator valve Oxygen sensor control
Mean value
  Diagnosis status 
Range        Test OFF 
Test ON 
FTBV OK 
FTBV NOK 
Cancel 
Specified value  0...99% < or = -7%
or > or = 7%
  FTBV OK 
      If "EVAP NOK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking  . Check EVAP Canister Purge Regulator valve -N80-. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-, checking 

If specification "EVAP OK" is obtained:

Operation 13: Diagnostic of tank seal and Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system 

Observe: 

Fig 26: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display
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Display on VAS 5051:

1 - Enter display group

Fig 27: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display - Display Fields
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Display on VAS 5051:

NOTE:
  • During diagnostic of the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system, the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump will run for several seconds.
  • In case diagnostic leak test is not started, open fuel filler cap briefly (to release pressure).
  Display fields 
  1 2 3 4
Display group 191: Tank seal and Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system (Bank 1) diagnostic 
Display  --- ---  xx % --- 
Indicated  Leak detection result Diagnostic condition  Relative air mass bank 1, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system Diagnostic condition 
Functional range    Test OFF 
Test ON 
System OK 
System not OK 
  Test OFF 
Test ON 
System OK 
System not OK 
Specified value    System OK  More than -20% System OK 
Note    If "System not OK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking    If "System not OK" is displayed: Check DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking 

If specified values "Syst. OK" are obtained:

Operation 14: Read readiness code