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Erasing fault memory > < Reading control unit version
Reading fault memory
Reading fault memory
  Note
The following sequence is described for the fault reader -V.A.G 1551-, the sequence described in the chapter for the “vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system may also be used” → Chapter.
–  Initiating self-diagnosis of data bus diagnostic interface -J533- → Chapter.
  Note
The displayed fault information is only updated when the self-diagnosis is started or the function 05 “Erase fault memory” is selected. The information is not continuously updated.
–  Switch on the printer with the PRINT key (indicator lamp in key lights up).
   
Indicated on display:
–  Press keys 0 and 2. (02 selects the function “Read fault memory”).
 
Rapid data transfer                 HELP
Select function XX                      
Indicated on display:
–  Confirm entry with Q key.
 
Rapid data transfer                    Q
02 - Read fault memory                  
The number of stored faults appears in the display.
The stored faults are displayed and printed out one after another.
–  Check print out against fault table and rectify all faults as necessary → Chapter.
  Note
 
X faults recognized!                    
If “No fault recognised” is displayed the programme will return to the start point after pressing key.
 
No fault recognized!                  ->
Indicated on display:
If something else is displayed: → Fault reader operating instructions.
–  End output (function 06) → Chapter.
 
No fault recognized!                  ->
Rapid data transfer                 HELP
Select function XX                      

Erasing fault memory > < Reading control unit version