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Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - Gasoline: Introduction

If no faults were found while performing preliminary inspection procedures, proceed with self-diagnostics. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or only pass DTCs are present after entering self-diagnostics, proceed to appropriate TESTS W/O CODES - GASOLINE article for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.).

NOTE: Scan Tool (VAG 1551) is recommended by manufacturer; however, generic scan tools may be used.