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Readiness code, checking Audi A6 C5 facelift

On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.8L V6 Aha 5 illustrations ~290 words

Readiness code, checking

Note. The readiness code will be erased

  1. When Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory is erased.
  2. When the Engine Control Module (ECM) harness connector is disconnected (e.g. to connect the VAG1598/22 test box).
  3. When the battery is disconnected.
  1. Connect VAG1551/VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST) and press buttons -0- and -1- to insert "Engine Electronics" address word 01 (with ignition switched on). See «VAG1551/VAG1552 SCAN TOOL (ST), CONNECTING AND SELECTING "ENGINE ELECTRONICS" ADDRESS WORD 01»(ref-216408-S18119931922006012100000) .

Indicated on display

VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (1 Of 4). Scheme 172

Scheme 172: VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (1 Of 4)
  1. Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08, and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display

VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (2 Of 4). Scheme 173

Scheme 173: VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (2 Of 4)
  1. Press buttons -0-, -8- and -6- to input display group number 86 (086), and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display (1 -4 - display fields)

VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (3 Of 4). Scheme 174

Scheme 174: VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (3 Of 4)
  1. Check readiness code values in display field 1. Specified value: 00000000

Note. The readiness code is generated as soon as only zeros are shown in display field 1.

  1. Press --> button.

Indicated on display

VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (4 Of 4). Scheme 175

Scheme 175: VAG Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Checking (4 Of 4)
  1. Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06, and press -Q- button to confirm input.

If the readiness code was not generated, generate readiness code again. See READINESS CODE, GENERATING .

  1. Check readiness code. See «READINESS CODE»(ref-216408-S33941613022006012100000) . If DTC memory has been erased, or ECM has been disconnected from B+, generate readiness code again. See «READINESS CODE, GENERATING»(ref-216408-S29297234792006012100000) .

8 -Digit Readiness Code Explanation Chart. Scheme 176

Scheme 176: 8 -Digit Readiness Code Explanation Chart