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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 64 (ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - 2.8L VR6, AAA)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY, CHECKINGNOTES
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking: Notes

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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  • Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG 1551/3 adapter harness.
  • Start engine and let idle.

Operate VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) according to information and instructions on the display:

  • Press button -1- for Rapid data transfer operating mode.
  • Press buttons -0- and -1- to enter address word 01 for Engine Electronics.

If engine does not start:

  • Operate the starter for approx. six seconds (then DO NOT switch the ignition OFF).
  • Press PRINT button to switch the printer on (indicator lamp in button lights up).

    Indicated on display

    Fig 1: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool - Rapid Data Transfer Help Display
    G03366132
  • Press buttons -0- and -2- to select the "Check DTC Memory" function.
  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.

The number of stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be indicated

Fig 2: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool - X DTCs Recognized Display
G03366133

or

"No DTC recognized" will be displayed.

Fig 3: Identifying VAG 1551 Scan Tool - No DTCs recognized Display
G03366134
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