Clearing Trouble Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan, 2000 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1999 Volkswagen EuroVan, and 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Connect Scan Tool (VAG 1551) to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under left side of instrument panel. Input address word 08, AC/HEATING ELECTRONICS. Press right arrow button until SELECT FUNCTION XX appears in display. Press buttons "0" and "5" to select ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY function. Press "Q" button to confirm input. FAULT MEMORY IS ERASED will be displayed. Press right arrow button. See SCAN TOOL FUNCTIONS table.
SCAN TOOL FUNCTIONS
| Function No. | Function |
|---|---|
| 01 | Check Control Module Version |
| 02 | Check DTC Memory |
| 03 | Output Diagnostic Test Mode |
| 04 | Not Listed |
| 05 | Erase DTC Memory |
| 06 | End Output |
| 07 | Code Control Module |
| 08 | Read Measuring Value Block |