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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview



On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Function

The telematics system has extensive On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities.

The Telematics Control Module has a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. If a malfunction occurs in one of the components or wires which is monitored by the system, a record of the type of malfunction is stored in DTC memory. OBD program functions are performed using VAS 5051/5052 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System in mode "Guided Fault Finding".