With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Readiness code, setting

Special tools and equipment
- Scan Tool (ST) V.A.G 1551/VAG 1552 with cable VAG 1551/3


NOTE:
- Unless expressly required, engine must not be turned off during work sequence.
- If work procedure is interrupted, or not adhered to, readiness code will not be set.


Test conditions
- No DTC's in memory.
- Coolant temperature must be at least 10 °C (50 °F), See display group 01, display zone 4.

Work sequence

Work step: 1
- Start engine and let idle for 35 seconds minimum.

Work step: 2
- Road test.

Vehicles with manual transmission: in 3rd gear.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: in 2nd gear.


NOTE: Observe safety procedures during test drive Technician Safety Information


- Drive for at least 5 seconds at a constant engine speed of 2000 RPM (observe tachometer).

Work step: 3
- Accelerate at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) from 2200 RPM for at least 8 seconds.

Work step: 4
- Switch engine off and wait 10 seconds minimum.
- Repeat test steps 1 to 3.

Work step: 5
- Read readiness code.

If readiness code is not OK:
- Check DTC memory for stored DTC's, if so correct Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes

- Perform work steps again.