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Adapting functions and components > < Engine control unit
Reading and deleting engine control unit event memory
Reading and deleting engine control unit event memory
Adapting functions and components → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Vehicle diagnostic tester
Procedure
–  Connect Vehicle diagnostic tester.
–  Start engine and run at idling speed.
Only when engine does not start:
–  Switch on ignition.
Select operating mode:
–  Press button on display for „Vehicle self-diagnosis“.
Select vehicle system:
–  Press button „01 - Engine electronics“ on display.
The control unit identification and engine control unit coding are indicated on display.
Select diagnostic function:
–  Press button „004 - Reading event memory content“ on display.
–  If no fault is stored in engine control unit „0 fault detected“ is displayed.
–  If faults are stored in the engine control unit, these are shown one below the other on the display.
–  Press button several times.
–  Call-up display „1001 Common services“.
–  Press button „1001.05 - Clear event memory“ on display. All OBD systems.
–  Exit „vehicle self-diagnosis“ by pressing button - »End«.
   

Adapting functions and components > < Engine control unit