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1999 Audi A8 Quattro

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, erasing (function 05): Requirements

1999 Audi A8 QuattroSECTION Requirements

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DTC memory checked. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, CHECKING (FUNCTION 02) .
All malfunctions repaired.

After successful DTC memory check:

Indicated on display

Fig 1: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - DTC Memory, Erasing Function 05 (1 Of 6)

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

Indicated on display

Fig 2: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - DTC Memory, Erasing Function 05 (2 Of 6)

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Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

Fig 3: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - DTC Memory, Erasing Function 05 (3 Of 6)

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DTC memory is erased.

Press --> button.

Indicated on display

Fig 4: VAG1551 Scan Tool Display - DTC Memory, Erasing Function 05 (4 Of 6)

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