With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

Readiness Code, Setting

Special tools and equipment
- Scan Tool (ST) VAG 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 degree C (50 degree F), display group 01, display zone 4.

Work sequence

Work step: 1
- Start engine and run at idling speed for at least 35 seconds.

Work step: 2
- Road test.
Vehicles with manual transmission: in 3rd gear.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: in 2nd gear.

Observe safety procedures during test drive.
- Drive for at least 5 seconds at a constant engine speed of 2000 RPM (observe tachometer).

Work step: 3
- Accelerate at full throttle from an engine speed of 2200 rpm for at least 8 seconds.

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

Work step: 5
- Read readiness code.

If readiness code is not OK:
- Check DTC memory for stored DTCs, if so erase DTCs. [1][2]Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Perform work steps again.