Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
Body Control Systems: Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
With Manufacturer Scan Tool
Check DTC Memory (Function 02)
NOTE: The VAG 1552 Mobile Scan Tool (ST) can be used instead of the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), however a print-out is not possible.
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Connect VAG 1551 scan tool. Refer to "Selectable Functions When Using VAG 1551", under "Restraint Systems", See: Scan Tool Testing and
Procedures/Scan Tool Connecting and Initial Checks
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Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD). See: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Initiating Program
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Switch printer on with "PRINT" button (warning lamp in button lights up).
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Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer
Q
02 - Check DTC Memory
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Press "PRINT" button.
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display (number of stored DTCs)
X DTC recognized
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The stored DTCs are displayed and printed out one after the other.
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
If a DTC is recognized:
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Repair malfunction.
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Erase DTC Memory (function 05).
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Check DTC memory again (function 02).
Malfunctions printed out can be repaired with the aid of the DTC table. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/VAG Code Charts/Comfort System (With Power Windows)
"Read Measuring Value Block" function 08 and display group overview are additional aids.
See: Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)/Reading
See: Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)/Evaluating Measured Value Blocks
The measuring value block is divided into 15 display group numbers: The assignment of the individual display fields can be found in the display group
overview.
Indicated on display
No DTC recognized
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If "No DTC recognized " is indicated on display, press -> button to return to "Select function XX" prompt.
"Read Measuring Value Block" function 08 and display group overview are additional aids.
See: Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)/Reading
See: Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Measuring Value Blocks (Function 08)/Evaluating Measured Value Blocks
Indicated on display
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX