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Reading and erasing engine control unit fault memory
Reading and erasing engine control unit fault memory
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
Procedure
–  Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051- as follows:
–  Connect diagnostic lead -VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3- to diagnostic connection.
–  Start engine and run at idling speed.
Only if engine does not start:
–  Switch on ignition.
Select operating mode:
–  Press key on display for “Vehicle self-diagnosis”.
Select vehicle system:
–  Press key “01 - Engine electronics” on display.
The control unit identification and coding are indicated on the display.
Select diagnostic function:
–  Press key “02 - Interrogate fault memory” 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 the key.
–  Press key “05 - Erase fault memory” on display.
–  Press function “06-End output”.
   

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