Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEBODY CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMFORT SYSTEM (VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS)ERASING DTC MEMORY (FUNCTION 05)
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Erasing DTC Memory (Function 05)
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Erasing DTC Memory (Function 05)
NOTE: The VAG 1552 Mobile Scan Tool(ST) can be used instead of the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), however a print-out is not possible.
- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool. VAG 1551 Scan Tool Connecting
- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Initiating On Board Diagnostic Program
Requirements
- Functional check completed
- All malfunctions repaired
- DTC memory checked again
Indicated on display:
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Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select "Erase DTC Memory" function 05.
Indicated on display:
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05 - Erase DTC Memory
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
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DTC Memory is erased
- Press -> button.
Indicated on display:
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Select function XX
NOTE: The following message indicates an error in the test sequence. Adhere exactly to the test sequence: first check DTC memory and then erase DTC memory.
Attention!
DTC Memory was not interrogated
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select 'End Output" function 06.
Indicated on display:
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06 - End Output
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer HELP
Insert address word XX
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect scan tool from Data Link Connector (DLC).
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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.