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ADBLUE Level Reset Procedure (TT 26-12-02)

Publication date: 2015-01-16
Reference number: TT 26-12-02

ADBLUE LEVEL RESET PROCEDURE

ADBLUE LEVEL RESET PROCEDURE

TECH TIPS

Reference Number(s): TT 26-12-02, Date of Issue:  January 16, 2015
VOLKSWAGEN: 2012-2014 Passat TDI
GROUP: 26 - Exhaust Systems

SERVICE INFORMATION

2012-2014 Passat TDI - AdBlue Level Reset Procedure 

Update to model year: January 16, 2015. 

  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 miles to no start will be reset.