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

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 1.8 ESECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, erasing (function 05)
NOTE: After erasing the DTC memory its contents will automatically be indicated. If the DTC memory cannot be erased, again check DTC memory and repair malfunctions.

Requirements 

After Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory has been successfully checked:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display:

  • Press keys 0 and 5. (05 selects the "Erase DTC memory" function.)
Rapid data transfer Q
05 Erase DTC memory

Indicated on display:

  • Confirm entry with key Q.
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DTC memory is erased!

Indicated on display:

The DTC memory is now erased.

  • Press → key.
Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display:

NOTE:
  • If this appears in the display, the test sequence is faulty.
  • If this appears in the display, the test sequence is faulty.
  • Adhere exactly to test sequence: First check DTC memory, if necessary repair malfunctions, then erase.
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