How to clear code P0AFA using VXDIAG VCX NANO GM GDS2?
Here is the user’s working expense:
“It is a 2013 GM Volt with a few bad cells. The cell voltage dropped below the threshold again to get the RPP error and locked out of charging. Torque pro app shows the fault code P1E00 and P0AFA. But it does not clear the codes. After trying a few tools without success, I finally decided to follow the suggestions here and purchased the VXDIAG VCX Nano GM from vxdiagshop.com along with the GDS2 software. The GDS2 software itself didn’t need to be purchased, as they provided a download link, but I did buy an online account separately.
For installing GDS2. First you have to install the GM MDI software. Then GDS2. Then VX Manager. At least that’s what worked for me.
How to clear code P0AFA?
Used Win10 laptop with VXDIAG VCX NANO code reader connected with USB cable.
Opened VXDIAG software, then diagnostics, then GDS2 software, it installed GDS2, then opened GDS2, next clicked find VIN, found the car, then followed instructions.
- module diagnistics
- hybrid powertrain control model 2
- control functions
- clear secured high voltage DTC’s
- last tab, “DTCs Display”
- select the item in list and click “Reset”. Once text above “Reset” button says “reset” exit the “Clear Secured High Voltage DTCs” procedure which should put you back at procedures menu
- go back to “Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module 2” menu and select “Display DTC’s”
- Click the “Clear DTC” button. It took me to another page with list of DTCs at top and had to add the DTC to list at bottom as a way to “selecting” it.
- Click Ok, twice. At that point my DTC was clear and car started charging.
I checked to see if there were any other DTCs but did not see any. I turned the car of and it is currently charging.”
My advice to others trying to clear these codes is: Invest in the right tools and follow the step-by-step process. It saves you a lot of hassle and a trip to the dealer.
Volt running smoothly.
I strongly recommend purchasing directly from the official website (vxdiagshop.com), where you can get excellent customer support!
Also, there are relevant installation tutorials on the website, which might be helpful to you!
