Fault Memory, Accessing/Erasing
Airbag system fault memory, accessing/ erasing
Preliminary steps
^ verify that vehicle's electrical system is operating within normal voltage range
^ allow vehicle to idle in Neutral, with parking brake fully applied, to ensure that all faults are stored
^ remove shift linkage cover, to access the diagnostic connector
Diagnostic tester VAG 1551, connecting
^ switch ignition OFF
^ connect VAG 1551/1 diagnostic cable lead to diagnostic tester VAG 1551
^ connect branched end of diagnostic cable VAG 1551/1 to diagnostic connectors in vehicle as follows:
^ black test connector (ground/voltage supply) to black connector A in vehicle
^ white test connector (carrying code transmission) to red connector B in vehicle
^ blue test connector - no connection necessary
^ watch for display readout
^ operating modes 1. and 2. appear alternately
Note
If no display appears, check voltage supply to the VAG 1551. A minimum of 10 volts from the battery is needed. If necessary, recharge the battery.
VAG 1551 fault memory, accessing
^ press "PRINT" button for a complete printout of functions
^ light will go on
^ press button "1" to access "Rapid Data Transmission" operating mode
^ switch ignition ON
Rapid data transmission HELP
Insert adress word XX
^ press buttons "5" and "7" to insert address word, "Airbag Golf Cabriolet"
^ press "Q" button to enter data
Rapid data transmission Q
57 Airbag Golf Cabriolet
^ control unit serial number appears on display (example below)
EB 00680598 Airbag -->
Note
If the message below appears:
Control unit does not answer HELP
^ press "HELP" button for printout of possible causes
^ correct any problems before proceeding
^ repeat address word "57" (Airbag Golf Cabriolet)
^ press "Q" button again to enter data
^ press "Right Arrow" button
^ display below will appear
Rapid data transmission HELP
Select function XX
^ press buttons "0" and "2," to access fault memory
^ press "Q" button to enter data
Rapid data transmission Q
02 check fault memory
^ the number of faults stored, if any, appears on
^ display (examples below)
^ press "Right Arrow" button
^ stored faults are displayed in sequence and printed out
^ press "Right Arrow" button, after last fault is displayed/ printed
2 faults recognized
or:
No faults recognized
^ message below will appear
^ diagnose and correct airbag system faults
^ use charts in troubleshooting section.
Rapid data transmission HELP
Select function XX
VAG 1551 fault memory, erasing
^ access fault memory by pressing "0" and "2" buttons
^ press "Right Arrow" button
^ display at left appears
^ press buttons "0" and "5" to select "Erase fault memory"
^ press "Q" button to enter data
^ display at left appears
Rapid data transmission HELP
Select function XX
Rapid data transmission Q
05 erase fault memory
Rapid data transmission
Fault memory erased