Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
Information Bus: Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
With Manufacturer Scan Tool
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, checking (function 02)
NOTE:
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DTCs stored in memory along with corresponding malfunction descriptions can only be displayed by initiating the On Board Diagnostic program
and checking DTC memory (function 02)
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Displayed DTC information is not constantly updated. Information can only be displayed information by initiating the On Board Diagnostic
program and checking DTC memory (function 02) or with function 05 "Erase DTC memory".
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Switch on printer with Print button (indicator lamp in keylights up).
Indicated on display (select function):
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX.
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Press buttons -0- and -2- to select function 02 "Check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory".
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer
Q
02 - Check DTC memory
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.
The number of stored malfunctions appear in the display.
X DTC recognized!
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The number of stored DTCs or "No DTCs recognized" appears in the display and are printed out one after another.
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When the last DTC has been displayed and printed out, rectify malfunctions as described in DTC table. Refer to "About Trouble Codes", under
"Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Trouble Code Diagnostic Charts (Trouble Code Tables)", See: Testing and
Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/VAG Code Charts/CAN Bus
If "No DTC recognized" is displayed, the program will return to the initial position after pressing -> button.
No fault recognized!
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Indicated on display (select function):
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX
If display not indicated as shown:
See Scan tool operating instructions
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End output (function 06).
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Switch off ignition and disconnect Data Link Connector (DLC).
Without Manufacturer Scan Tool
The manufacturer does not provide a procedure for reading diagnostic trouble codes without a scan tool.
With Manufacturer Scan Tool
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, Erasing (Function 05)
NOTE: Erasing DTC memory (function 05) is only possible after checking DTC memory (function 02). If DTC memory cannot be erased, check DTC
memory again and rectify indicated malfunctions
Prerequisites