:Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONS

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

:Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Diagnostic Cable:VAS5051/1 or :VAS5051/3

WARNING:

During a test drive, the testing and measuring equipment must always be secured on the back seat.
These devices may be operated only by a passenger during a test drive.

-- Connect the connector of the Diagnosis Cable:VAS 5051/1 or :VAS 5051/3 to the Data Link Connector (DLC) -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Diagnostic Cable VAS 5051/1 Connector Or VAS 5051/3 To Data Link Connector (DLC)

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-- Switch on tester -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Volkswagen Tester VAS 5051, On Switch

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The tester is operational when it displays a picture of a car.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select Guided Fault Finding .

-- Select in succession:

Brand
Type
Model year
Version
Engine Code

-- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the tester has checked all control modules in vehicle.

-- Press GO TO and select "function/component selection".

-- Select "Suspension"

-- Select "Brake system"

-- Select "01 - OBD-capable system..." in the display.

Either

-- Select on display "Anti-lock brake system...".

-- Select on display "Electric Park/Handbrake"

-- Select "function" indicated on display.

Now, all possible functions of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) installed in the vehicle will be displayed.

-- Select desired function on display.