Generating the readiness code.

Prerequisites,
Fuse No. 1 must be OK.
Vehicle must be stationary except during test 10.
All electrical consumers, e.g. lights and rear window heating must be switched off.
If the vehicle is equipped with an air conditioning system, this must be switched off.
Exhaust system between catalyst and cylinder head must be free of leaks.
Coolant temperature must be at least 80c.
Intake air temperature must be less than 60c.
1. Connect the diagnostic system.
Connect the VAG-COM cable to the diagnostic port. Switch ignition on and select ENGINE 01.
Interrogate the fault memory. If a fault is stored, rectify the fault and then proceed to the next step.
2. Erase the fault memory.
Erase the fault memory to reset the readiness code
Note: The readiness code is reset each time the fault memory is erased.
3. Match the throttle body.
Enter Basic Settings 04. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 6 and 0 for 060 and click GO.
Check specification in display zones 3 and 4:
Display zone 3: 0 to 9
Display zone 4: ADP run, ADP OK
You will hear the throttle body move from maximum to minimum and a half way point which sends a
signal back to the ECU for each position. Stay in basic settings for at least 30 seconds. Exit basic
settings. If the display does not indicate as described: Check throttle valve control part to see if it is
dirty. If the display indicates as described, turn the ignition off for 30 seconds and the start the engine
and run at idling speed until the fan has run.
Note:
During the following work sequence, the engine must not be switched off.
4. Activated charcoal filter system diagnosis (tank breathing system) or EVAP
Enter Basic Settings 04. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 7 and 0 for 070 and click GO.
Note:

The engine must not be loaded during this diagnosis because the diagnosis will be interrupted and will
not be started again until the engine is revved-up. When the diagnosis is initiated by the engine control
unit the display in display zone 4 jumps from "Test OFF" to "Test ON". Run engine at idling speed
until the specification "EVAP OK" is displayed in display zone 4. If the display does not indicate as
described: Interrogate the fault memory. If it is OK, exit basic settings.
5. Lambda regulation system diagnosis
Enter basic settings 04. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 3 and 7 for 037 and click GO. Depress the brake pedal and the engine
speed should be increased by the ECU to approx. 1100...1300 rpm. Allow the engine to continue
running at this increased idling speed until the specification "System OK" is displayed in display zone
4. If the display does not indicate as described, interrogate the fault memory. Exit basic settings and the
engine speed should decrease to idling speed.
6: Lambda probe ageing diagnosis
Enter Measuring Blocks 08. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 3 and 0 for 030 and click GO. Check the Lambda control status before
the catalyst (display zone 1), Specification: 1 1 1. Check the Lambda control status after the catalyst
(display zone 2), Specification: 1 1 1
Note:
The first position of the 3 digit number block fluctuates between 0 and 1 (Lambda probe heating on and
off). Depending upon the status of the Lambda control the 3 digit number block can show 0 or 1. The
bits in display zones 1 and 2 will not be set to 1 until the catalyst temperature has risen to above 400.0
C, check this in display group 034, display zone 2.
If the specifications are not obtained: Interrogate the fault memory. If the specifications are obtained,
exit measuring blocks.
7. Lambda sensor in front of catalyst test.
Enter basic settings 04. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 3 and 4 for 034 and click GO. Depress the brake pedal and the engine
speed should be increased by the ECU to approx. 1100...1300 rpm, wait until the display in display
zone 4 jumps from "Test OFF" to "Test ON". The catalyst temperature in display zone 2 must be min.
400 C.
Note:
This process can take a few minutes.
Check the amplitude duration in display zone 3, Specification: 0.7 to 2.00. Wait until "B1-S1" appears
in display zone 4. If the display does not indicate as described, Interrogate the fault memory. If the
display indicates as described, exit basic settings. The engine speed should decrease to idling speed.
8. Lambda sensor after catalyst test

Enter basic settings 04. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 3 and 6 for 036 and click GO. Depress the brake pedal. The engine speed
should be increased by the ECU to approx. 1100...1300 rpm. Wait until the display in display zone 4
jumps from "Test OFF" to "Test ON". The catalyst temperature in display zone 2 must be min. 400 C.
Note: This process can take a few minutes.
Check the amplitude duration in display zone 3, Specification: 0.7 to 2.00. Wait until "B1-S2 OK"
appears in display zone 4. If the display does not indicate as described: Interrogate the fault memory. If
the display indicates as described, exit basic settings. The engine speed should decrease to idling speed.
9. Catalyst diagnosis
Note: The diagnosis will only be started if the Lambda probe ageing diagnosis is completed first.
Enter basic settings 04. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 4 and 6 for 046 and click GO. Depress the brake pedal. The engine speed
should be increased by the ECU to approx. 1100...1300 rpm. Wait until the display in display zone 4
jumps from "Test OFF" to "Test ON". The catalyst temperature in display zone 2 must be min. 400 C.
Check the amplitude ratio in display zone 3, Specification: max. 0.50. Continue to wait until the
specification "Cat B1 OK" appears in display zone 4. If the display does not indicate as described:
Interrogate the fault memory. If the display indicates as described: exit basic settings. The engine speed
should decrease to idling speed.
10. Exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis
Enter measuring blocks 08. Put the pointer in the number entry point for the first display group and left
click, then press the keys 0, 7 and 5 for 075 and click GO. Have an assistant hold and operate the lap
top from the rear seat whilst you drive a short distance (about 3 to 4 min). The engine speed must be
raised to about 1800 ... 3600 rpm and the coolant temperature must be over 70c. When possible, take
your foot quickly off the accelerator pedal to simulate the over-run. The display in display zone 4
jumps from "Test OFF" to "Test ON". The over-run period must be about 8 seconds. Check that display
zone 4 shows the specification "System. OK". If the display does not indicate as described: If the
display indicates as described, exit basic settings.
11. Readiness code read out.
Click on the Readiness 15 in the main screen and all tests should be passed with an eight digit display
of zeros.