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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996JETTA (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE CONTROLS - REVISED READINESS CODE PROCEDUREOVERVIEW
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Engine Controls - Revised Readiness Code Procedure: Overview
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Overview
Group: 01
Number: 96-02
Date: Feb. 14, 1996
File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No: W42 011 294 121
Subject:
Readiness Code, Creating
Model(s):
Golf, Jetta, Cabrio w/OBD II
2.0 Liter, Engine Code ABA 1996 -->
This bulletin contains a 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: 96-02
Date: Feb. 14, 1996
File this Technical Bulletin in Repair Manual No: W42 011 294 121
Subject:
Readiness Code, Creating
Model(s):
Golf, Jetta, Cabrio w/OBD II
2.0 Liter, Engine Code ABA 1996 -->
This bulletin contains a 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.