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Erasing fault memory > < Overview of the selectable functions

Polo Mk3

Body self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis for the interior monitoring system
Interrogating fault memory

Note:

The vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 can be used instead of the fault reader V.A.G 1551, however a print-out is not possible.

  • ‒ Connecting fault reader .
  • ‒ Switch on printer with Print button (warning lamp in button lights up).
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Press keys -0- and -2- (the function "Interrogate fault memory" is entered with 02).
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     Q
02 - Interrogate fault memory
  • ‒ Press Print key
  • ‒ Confirm entry with the Q key.
 
→ The number of stored faults appears in the display.
X faults recognized!    

The stored faults are displayed and printed out one after the other.

Note:

If a fault is recognised:

  • ◆ . Rectify fault
  • ◆ 2. Erase fault memory (function 05).
  • ◆ 3. Interrogate fault memory again (function 02).
  • ‒ The faults printed out can be rectified with aid of fault table => from page 01-170 .
  • ‒ The function "Read measured value block" => Page 01-178 are additional aids.

The measured value block is divided into 3 display group numbers. The assignment of the individual display zones can be taken from the display group overview from page 01-178 .
 
If "No fault recognised" is displayed the programme will return to the initial position after pressing the ⇒ key.
No fault recognised!     ⇒
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Select function XX

If something else is displayed:

=> Fault reader operating instructions

  • ‒ Press keys -0- and -6- to end the output.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     Q
06 End output
  • ‒ Confirm entry with the Q key.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer     HELP
Enter address word XX
  • ‒ Switch off ignition.
  • ‒ Disconnect connector to fault reader V.A.G 1551.

Erasing fault memory > < Overview of the selectable functions