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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE CONTROLS - CREATING READINESS CODE REVISEDOVERVIEW
1996 Volkswagen GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)
Engine Controls - Creating Readiness Code Revised: Overview
1996 Volkswagen GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Overview
Group: 01
Number: 96-03
Date: Feb. 14, 1996
File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No: W42 011 294 123
Subject:
Readiness Code, Creating
Model(s):
Jetta GLX, GTI with OBD II
2.8 liter, Engine Code AAA 1996 -->
This bulletin contains revised procedure for creating the Readiness Code. This information supercedes the procedure found in your current Repair Manual and will be integrated during the next Repair Manual update.
Note:
Work Steps 5 (Leakdown Detection pump checking) and 7 (Secondary Air Injection) do NOT apply to current production vehicles for model year 1996.
To display Readiness Codes the VAG 1551 Scan Tool must meet the following requirements:
^ Must have a 5.0 (or higher) Program Card installed
^ Must be properly encoded with the Workshop Code
Number: 96-03
Date: Feb. 14, 1996
File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No: W42 011 294 123
Subject:
Readiness Code, Creating
Model(s):
Jetta GLX, GTI with OBD II
2.8 liter, Engine Code AAA 1996 -->
This bulletin contains revised procedure for creating the Readiness Code. This information supercedes the procedure found in your current Repair Manual and will be integrated during the next Repair Manual update.
Note:
Work Steps 5 (Leakdown Detection pump checking) and 7 (Secondary Air Injection) do NOT apply to current production vehicles for model year 1996.
To display Readiness Codes the VAG 1551 Scan Tool must meet the following requirements:
^ Must have a 5.0 (or higher) Program Card installed
^ Must be properly encoded with the Workshop Code
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.