Diagnostic Mode 7: Check Test of Parts Constantly Monitored

2003 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (BDF)SECTION Diagnostic Mode 7: Check Test of Parts Constantly Monitored


Diagnostic mode 7: Check test results of components that are continuously monitored

Function
This diagnostic mode indicates all stored DTCs of components and systems which are continuously monitored.

Requirement
- There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory, Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 3: Check DTC Memory

Procedure
- Connect diagnostic tester. Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
- Start engine and let run at idle.

NOTE: Only if engine does not start:
- Operate starter for approx. 6 seconds. Do not switch ignition off afterward.

- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 7: Check test results of components that are continuously monitored".
- The number of stored malfunctions or "0 malfunctions detected" is displayed.
- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

- Repair stored malfunctions according to DTC table: P Code Charts
- SAE P0xxx-DTCs.
- SAE P1xxx-DTCs.
- SAE P2xxx-DTCs.
- SAE P3xxx-DTCs.

NOTE:
- The DTC table is sorted by SAE codes.
- "E-Gas"-relevant malfunctions are also indicated by the warning lamp for Electronic Power Control ("EPC warning lamp") in the instrument cluster.
- Erase DTC memory after repairing malfunction, diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
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