New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Engine Control Module: Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Engine Control Module DTC Memory, Checking and Erasing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Connect the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system to the vehicle.
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Start the engine and run at idle speed.
Only if engine does not start:
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Switch on the ignition.
Selecting operating mode
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Press button on display for "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic (OBD)".
Selecting vehicle system
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Press button "01 - Engine electronics" on display.
The control module identification with coding - 2 - as well as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the center area and identification of anti-theft
immobilizer appear on the display.
‹› The (VAS 5051B) can create a printout. Press the "print" button if required.
Selecting diagnosis function
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Press button "02 - Check DTC memory" on display.
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If no malfunction is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), "0 DTC(s) detected" is displayed.
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If malfunctions are stored in the ECM, these are shown one below another on the display.
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Press the <- key.
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Press button "05 - Erase DTC memory" on display.
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Press function "06 - End output".
‹› If the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory was erased, the readiness code must be generated again. Refer to vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system "Guided Fault Finding".