Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051 or VAG1551 Scan Tool, connecting and selecting functions: Procedure
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- Switch ignition off.
- Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051 with VAS5051/1 diagnostic cable. As an alternative, connect VAG1551 scan tool with VAG1551/3B diagnostic cable.
NOTE:
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is located below the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
WARNING:
- When performing a road test and checks, the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051 as well as the VAG1551 may be secured only on rear seat, from where it is to be operated by a second technician.
- Please follow safety precautions. See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE:
Only the procedure for OBD VAG1551 is described below. For details of how to use the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS5051, please refer to its operating manual.
Indicated on display
* Appears alternately
- If no display appears, check diagnostic cables:
See appropriate System Wiring Diagrams article.
Depending on the function required:
- Switch ignition on.
or
Start engine. See AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS .
- Switch on printer with PRINT button (indicator light in button lights up).
- Press button -1- to select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode.
Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "Engine electronics" address word 01.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
If the display shows one of the messages reproduced here, run through the troubleshooting procedure for diagnostic wire.
See appropriate System Wiring Diagrams article.