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With Generic Scan Tool



Readiness code, reading

Requirements

There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory, Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory.

Coolant temperature must be at least 80 � C, Diagnostic mode 1: Check measured values; PID 05, Coolant temperature.

Work procedure

- Connect diagnostic tester.

- Start engine and let run at idle.

- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 1: Checking measured values."

- Select desired measuring value "PID 01".

- Observe the right 8-digit number block:

If all diagnoses have run through successfully, the 8-digit number block

Specified value: 00000000 must be displayed.

Evaluation PID 01: System Status-information (right 8-digit Number Block:):






If a 1 is displayed instead of a 0 in the 8-digit number block:

- Generate readiness code.