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With Manufacturer's Scan Tool



Readiness Code, Displaying

Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary items

- V.A.G 1551 scan tool (or vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552) with cable V.A.G 1551/3B

Work sequence
- Connect the scan tools V.A.G 1551 or 1552. Then switch ignition on and select engine control module with the "Address word" 01.
Connecting scan tool and selecting engine control module.) [1][2][3]Connecting VAG 1551 Scan Tool

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press keys 1 and 5 for the "Readiness code" function and confirm entry with Q key.

Must appear on display when all diagnostic functions have been successfully completed:

Indicated on display

Readiness code ->
00000000 - Test complete


- Press -> key.
- Press keys 0 and 6 for the function "End output" and confirm entry with the Q key.
- Switch off ignition.

Indicated on display

Readiness code ->
00101101 - Test not complete


One of the diagnostic checks has not run through successfully:
- Press -> key.
- Generate readiness code.

Significance of 8 digit number block for readiness code