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

2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4Motion, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, erasing (function 05)
NOTE: After DTC memory is erased, its contents are automatically output. If DTC memory cannot be erased, check DTC memory again and repair malfunction.

Requirements 

After successful DTC memory check:

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Select function XX

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

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  • Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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DTC Memory is erased!

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DTC memory is erased.

  • Press → button.
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Select function XX

Indicated on display: (example only)

NOTE:
  • Test sequence is malfunctioning if this message is displayed.
  • Test sequence is malfunctioning if this message is displayed.

Follow test sequence exactly: first check DTC memory, repair malfunction (s) if necessary, then erase. 

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