Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

WARNING:

During a test drive you must always secure testing and measuring equipment on the back seat.
Only the passenger may use the equipment during the road test.

-- Connect the :VAS5051/1 or : VAS5051/3 connector to the data link connector.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC Connector

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-- Switch on the tester -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Volkswagen Tester VAS 5051, On Switch

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The >>tester<< is ready for use when it is possible to select between the fields/buttons Guided Functions and Guided Functions on the >>right<< side of the screen.

Depending on equipment and tester version, additional functions may be >>displayed<<, for example:

ElsaWin
Test Instruments
On Board Diagnostics (OBD)

>>Tester<< is Ready for Operation.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Touch a field/button on the display to start desired function.