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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes



Diagnosis/Troubleshooting

NOTE: The fault memory Info key [F8] on 9588 Porsche System Tester II can be used to access the 'extended fault memory'. The following information can be displayed:

Fault type
The following fault types are possible:
- no display
- upper limit value exceeded
- lower limit value not reached
- mechanical fault
- no signal/communication
- no or incorrect basic setting/adaptation
- short circuit to B+
- short circuit to ground
- Implausible signal
- open circuit/short circuit to ground
- open circuit/short circuit to B+
- open circuit
- electrical fault in electric circuit
- please read out fault memory
- faulty
- cannot be checked now

Fault status
The following status types are possible:
- present
- not present

1. Erase fault memory
2. Satisfy the requirements listed under 'Diagnostic conditions'.
3. Read out fault memory again.