VCDS Release 11.11 PDF Manual Printing Instructions: - Ross-Tech

Fault Codes cont. - Section 6-C
[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 Logs directory of your PC,
typically: C:\ross-tech\vcds\Logs\
[Clear Codes - 05] will send a message to the controller asking it to erase the DTCs from
its memory. Some faults cannot be cleared (such as internal processor faults) and the
control module may explicitly refuse or may just still display the fault after a clearing
attempt. Be aware, clicking on Clear Codes does not fix the problem that caused the
fault! DTCs should only be erased after correcting the condition(s) that caused them in the
first place. Note: There is no way to erase individual DTCs while leaving others alone.
This is not a limitation in VCDS. It's just the way the VAG protocols work. Note: In some
cases, the ignition must be cycled after clearing codes but before performing certain
functions such as Basic Settings.
[Done, Go Back] takes you back to the Controller Information Screen where you can
select other functions.