News
from AESwave.com Automotive Electronics
Services, Inc. 2011
October
Better than OE
How to Force Monitors on a VW
You can reset monitors on a VW/Audi the old-fashioned way by driving the vehicle for 1-2 days, or, you can follow the complicated instructions in the factory repair manual.
The fastest and most efficient method is use the Guided Readiness Script function (step-by-step instructions) in the Ross-Tech VCDS pc-based scan tool.
After connecting the VCDS to a vehicle, navigate to the OPEN CONTROLLER window and click the button labeled [Readiness - 15], it will open the READINESS STATUS window and will display the status of the monitors.
Click the [Set Readiness] button to activate the Guided Readiness Scripts function.
If a script is not available for the vehicle
then you should notify
Ross-Tech so they can add it to the database, in other words, Some
vehicles may require email interaction with Ross-Tech to perform the
tests.
A new window will open, follow the instructions displayed (as shown below) to set the readiness status.
Screen
shot used with permission of Ross-Tech, LLC, www.Ross-Tech.com.
The Readiness function is available on OBD-II compliant Engine Controllers (96-up US-Model) or EOBD compliant (2001-up European-market models).
NOTE: The Ross Tech VCDS also provides Readiness Script for TDI engines including US-market Common-Rail TDI-140 engines, not even the VAS-5051/5052 does that.
Another Note:
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VCDS
Professional Kit (USB) for VW/Audi
Better citizens
Bruce goes to Prison
How do you run a prison auto tech
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Second: get results, aka, jobs for
students!
That is what Bruce Crosby does at
Folsom State Prison in California. Read
more....
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This video from Wells Mfg demonstrates the diagnosis & repair of a Thottle Position Sensor on a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L diesel turbo with a PO122 code.
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