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Engine Control Module DTC Memory, Checking and Erasing






Engine Control Module DTC Memory, Checking and Erasing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Vehicle diagnostic tester

Perform the following:

- Connect the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester - 1 -.






- Connect the diagnostic cable connector - 2 - to the diagnostic connection inside the footwell on the driver side.

- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

Only if engine does not start:

- Turn on the ignition.

Selecting operating mode:

- Press the "OBD" button on the screen.

Selecting vehicle system:

- Press the "01 - engine electronics" button on the display.

The control module identification with coding - 2 - as well as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in center area and identification of anti-theft immobilizer appear on the display.






• A printout of available if needed. Press the "print" button.

Selecting diagnosis function:

- Press "02 - Check DTC memory" on the touch screen.

- If no malfunction is stored in engine control module, "0 DTC(s) detected" is displayed.

- If malfunctions are stored in the engine control module, these are shown one below another on the display.

- Press the <- button.

- Press "05 - Erase DTC memory" on the touch screen.

- Press "06 - End output".

• If the DTC memory was erased, the readiness code must be generated again => vehicle diagnostic tester "Guided Fault Finding".