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- If you cannot determine a cause for the DTC 
"Hardware malfunction", check whether the DTC 
is caused by one of the control modules. 
     
   All control modules that use the CAN-bus are 
still disconnected. The ignition is switched off. 
     
  -  Connect one of the control modules.
     
  -  Connect the VAG1551 Scant Tool (ST) or the 
VAG1552 mobile scan tool. Switch ignition on, 
and erase the DTC memory of the control 
module you just connected. End scan tool 
output using the "End Output" function 06. 
     
  -  Switch ignition off and then on.
     
  -  Leave ignition on for 10 seconds. Then, read 
the DTC memory of the control module you 
just connected. 
     
  -  If the DTC "Hardware malfunction" is 
displayed, replace the control module you just 
connected. 
     
  -  If the DTC "Hardware malfunction" is not 
displayed, connect the next control module 
and repeat the procedure. 
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