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 On Board Diagnostic (OBD) technical data
 
Memory  
 
Temporary memory and permanent memory (If the engine control module is disconnected from the Battery Positive 
Voltage (B+) supply, the readiness code and learning values will be erased. Any malfunctions stored in DTC memory are 
not erased) 
Data output  
 Rapid data transfer 
 Additional malfunction indication by Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lighting up
ECM identification  
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-7 ; VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST), connecting and selecting "Engine Electronics" address word 01  
ECM functions  
 
The Motronic ECM -J220- performs different OBD functions, carried out with the ignition switched on or with the engine 
running. Following are the conditions required to carry out each of the specific functions. 
Address words:  
Address word 00: Automatic Test Sequence   r Ignition switched on -or- Engine running at idle  
Address word 01: Engine Electronics   r Ignition switched on -or- Engine running at idle  
Address word 33: OBD II (generic scan tool)   r Ignition switched on -or- Engine running at idle  
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VAG 1551/ VAG 1552 Scan Tool (ST), 
connecting and selecting "Engine 
Electronics" address word 01
 
     
Required special tools and test equipment  
     
VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) with VAG 1551/3 
adapter cable 
     
Note:  
     VAG 1552 scan tool can be used instead of VAG 
1551, however there is no print-out capability. 
     
Requirements  
     Fuses for engine electronics OK 
     Battery Positive Voltage (B+) OK (at least 11 
volts) 
     Engine and transmission Ground 
connections OK 
     
       Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations   
     
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