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Fault table: from V.A.G code 16396 / SAE P0 and P2 codes > < Measured value blocks
Motronic injection and ignition system (6-cylinder engine)
Readiness code
Reading readiness code

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

  • ◆ Fault reader V.A.G 1551 (or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552) with cable V.A.G 1551/3

Work sequence

  • ‒ Connect the fault reader V.A.G 1551 (V.A.G 1552). 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 function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
  • ‒ Switch off ignition.
 
→ 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 01-64

Significance of 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

Catalyst

0

Catalyst heating (currently no diagnosis/always "0")

0

Activated charcoal filter system (tank venting system)

0

Secondary air system

0

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

0

Lambda probes

0

Lambda probes heating

0

Exhaust gas recirculation system (not fitted/always "0")

Fault table: from V.A.G code 16396 / SAE P0 and P2 codes > < Measured value blocks