On this screen, VAG-COM shows you any DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes or Fault Codes). VAG-COM shows the DTC numbers and also decodes each DTC into meaningful text.
The 5-digit number is a standardized VAG fault code, which can be searched in the Factory Repair Manuals. The text is a description of the part and failure mode. The letter and number combination in parentheses is the DIN Component Identifier. This is followed by elaborators describing the condition of the fault. The second line contains the
P-code, or generic OBD-II code (if it exists, there are thousands of VAG codes without generic OBD-II equivalents).
[Clear Codes - 05] will erase the DTC's from the Control Module's memory. Be aware, this does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTC's should only be erased after correcting the condition(s) that caused them in the first place. Note: There is no way to erase individual DTC's while leaving others alone. This is not a limitation in VAG-COM it's just the way the VAG protocols work.
[Freeze Frame] adds Freeze Frame data for Fault Codes on control modules using the KWP-2000 protocols. Note: Not all control modules fully support this; very few cars can currently handle freeze-frame data using the VAG proprietary protocols. Self-explanatory messages will appear in place of data when this function is not supported. Currently, the only known ECU's that support this function are the Golf 5 platform cars
[Print Codes] will print a Fault Code Report . If your PC is not connected to a printer when this button is pressed, be sure to use Windows to set the printer to "Work Off-Line" first! Later, when you connect the PC to a printer, un-check "Work Off-Line" to print the report.
[Copy Codes] will copy your fault codes to Windows Clipboard. Once you have pressed the Copy Codes button, you may paste the results into the application of your choice, such as MS Word or Notepad.
[Save Codes] will save a plain-text Fault Code Report to the VAG-COM/Logs directory of your PC.
[Done, Go Back] takes you back to the Controller Information Screen where you can select other functions.
Shareware Limitation(s): The Unregistered/Unactivated version of VAG-COM will only decode a fraction of the DTC's it finds into text. However, it will always show all DTC numbers. Freeze Frame is unavailable in Shareware as well.
