Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, CONNECTING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi S4 and 2021 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and diagnostic cable
WARNING:
- During road tests using a vehicle diagnostic and information system, there is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries!
- If vehicle diagnostic and information system is deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries in the event the airbag deploys!
- During road tests, have a person sitting in the rear seat to operate the vehicle diagnostic and information system.
Audi TT and Audi R8
WARNING:
- During road tests using a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, there is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries!
- If vehicle diagnostic and information system is deposited in the action area of an airbag during a road test, here is the hazard of extreme to lethal injuries in the event the airbag deploys!
- During road tests, have a person sitting in the front passenger seat in the rearmost position to operate the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester -1- must lie flat on the passenger's legs and be operated by that person, as shown in the illustration.
-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, CONNECTING .
Procedure
-- Engage the parking brake or operate the electromechanical parking brake.
-- Shift the shifter lever into neutral or place the selector lever in the "P" position.
-- Turn off the ignition and connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC) with the diagnostic cable -arrow-.
-- When using the :VAS5054A or the :VAS5055 pay attention to the Operating Instructions.
-- Turn on the ignition.
-- Turn off all electrical consumers.
NOTE:
If a error message appears on the screen of the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to the Operating Instructions.