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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 29 (ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) (A3 PLATFORM))RADIO ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) ("SOUND SYSTEM" ONLY)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, ERASING (FUNCTION 05)PREREQUISITES
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, erasing (function 05): Prerequisites

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Prerequisites
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  • Check DTC memory.
  • All malfunctions repaired.

After checking DTC memory:

Readout in display:

Fig 1: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Rapid Data Transfer)
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  • Press buttons -0- and -5- to select function 05, "Erase DTC memory".

Readout in display:

Fig 2: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Erase DTC Memory)
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  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display: (DTC Memory is erased)

Fig 3: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (DTC Memory Is Erased)
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  • Press --> button.

Indicated on display (select function):

Fig 4: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Rapid Data Transfer)
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NOTE:
  • If this appears in display, test sequence is malfunctioning.
    Fig 5: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Fault Memory Was Not Interogated)
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  • If this appears in display, test sequence is malfunctioning.
    Fig 6: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display (Fault Memory Was Not Interogated)
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    Adhere to test sequence: First check DTC memory, repair malfunctions if necessary, then erase.

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