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Generating readiness code > < Readiness code
MM-MPI injection and ignition system (4-cylinder)
Readiness code
Reading readiness code

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 with cable V.A.G 1551/3

Work sequence

  • ‒ Connect the fault reader V.A.G 1551. Then switch ignition on and select engine control unit with the "Address word" 01.
    (Connecting fault reader and selecting engine control unit
    .)
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer    HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Press keys 1 and 5 for the "Readiness code" function and confirm entry with Q key.

Must appear on display when all diagnosis functions have been successfully completed:

 
→ Indicated on display:
Readiness code    
00000000 - Test complete
  • ‒ Press ⇒key.
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 6 for the "End data transfer" function and confirm input with the Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Readiness code    
00101101 - Test not complete

One of the diagnostic checks has not run through successfully:

  • ‒ Press ⇒key.
  • ‒ Generate readiness code => Page 01-86

Significance of figures in 8-digit number block for readiness code

The readiness code is generated only when all display zones show 0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Diagnostic function

0

Catalytic converter

0

Catalytic converter heating (currently no diagnosis/always "0")

0

Activated charcoal filter system (tank venting system)

0

Secondary air system (not fitted/always "0")

0

Air conditioner (currently no diagnosis/always "0")

0

Lambda probes

0

Lambda probe heating

0

Exhaust gas recirculation

Generating readiness code > < Readiness code