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Keep DTCs after programming - Volmanu - 03-28-2026
Hi all,
After programming (or during programming), Orbit clears the DTC(s). At least "... clearing DTCs ..." is shown in the dialogue box and DTCs are gone when I check afterwards.
Is it possible to keep the DTCs? And why are DTCs cleared after programming (maybe because during programming, many false triggers would go into the DTC?)
The reason why I want to keep the DTCs is: Before bringing the car to the dealer for having it serviced, i restore the configuration to OEM. However, all DTC are gone and are not visible to the dealer.
In the Orbit Expert Toolbox there are "Override programming checks" and "Skip post programming". I would assume that clearing DTC is part of the post programming and could be deactivated with the second option. But as this is in the Expert Toolbox and Orbit shows a Warnign when the box is unticked, I hesitate to just trying it.
Car: V90CC MY19
P.S. Kudos to the Orbit devs. Great to have again the ability to take control of the car, as the newer VIDA versions (after 2014D) are not available in europe.
RE: Keep DTCs after programming - x119 - 03-28-2026
Simple answer is that certain DTC are triggered during programming and need clearing post programming - ABS is an example. ESC is disabled until it's cleared.
You'll need to read ahead of restore in this case - but they should.in theory trigger post restore if it's a semi or persistent error.
RE: Keep DTCs after programming - Volmanu - 03-28-2026
(7 hours ago)x119 Wrote: Simple answer is that certain DTC are triggered during programming and need clearing post programming - ABS is an example. ESC is disabled until it's cleared.
You'll need to read ahead of restore in this case - but they should.in theory trigger post restore if it's a semi or persistent error.
Thanks for your fast reply and explanation.