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ADBLUE Level Reset Procedure (CTT 26-12-01)

Publication date: 2014-03-06
Reference number: CTT 26-12-01

ADBLUE LEVEL RESET PROCEDURE

ADBLUE LEVEL RESET PROCEDURE

TECH TIPS - CANADA

Reference Number(s): CTT 26-12-01, Date of Issue:  March 6, 2014
VOLKSWAGEN: 2012-2014 Passat TDI
GROUP: 26 - Exhaust Systems

SERVICE INFORMATION

2012-2014 Passat TDI - AdBlue Level Reset Procedure 

To reset the AdBlue level indicator after filling, use Control Module OBD and the following procedure.

  1. Erase all OBD DTC's. 
  2. Warm engine to full operating temp inside the shop. 
  3. Go to Control Module OBD, Basic Settings select "Check of SCR efficiency", press blue forward arrow on the bottom right. 
  4. In the next screen on the left will show Check of SCR efficiency and in the box on the right will show (VO)_not available. Press the BLUE forward arrow on the bottom right again. 
  5. Now double click on status of basic settings and Operating instructions both will move to the selection box on the right. Press the BLUE forward arrow again. 
  6. Verify engine is running, no pedals are pressed, vehicle in park, emergency brake is pulled, all doors and hood must be closed. 
  7. Press "STOP ALL", scroll down the measure values box to see instructions. 
  8. Select "Check of SCR efficiency" in the basic settings box. 
  9. Select start and operating instructions will show hold brake and accelerator pedal, test may take 30 minutes or more. 
  10. Once test is complete system ok will show and the AdBlue light and Message kilometers to no start will be reset.