Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051, connecting and selecting ABS control module

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

All functions which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551 can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051 in the operating mode "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic":

Refer to Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.

Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing & Information System

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VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System

NOTE:

The ABS function is switched off in the control module during the On Board Diagnostic.
The DTC memory can be erased after successful checking and repair.

Fig 2: Tester VAS 5051 Connected To Data Link Connector Using Diagnosis Cable VAS 5051/1

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Pull cover -1- off in direction of -arrow-.
With ignition switched off, connect tester VAS 5051 to diagnosis connection using diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3.

NOTE:

In the functions 04 - Basic setting/08 - Read Measured value block, the display zones will be listed from top to bottom.
If the display does not indicate as described in the work sequence:

Refer to Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.

Select operating mode:

Indicated on display

Fig 3: Selecting Operating Mode On VAS 5051

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Press button on display for "Vehicle On Board Diagnostic" -arrow-.

Select vehicle system:

Indicated on display

Fig 4: Selecting Vehicle System On VAS 5051

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Press "03 - Brake electronics" on display -arrow-.

Fig 5: Locating Control Module Identification Number On VAS 5051

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Displayed is

The control module identification number.

e.g. (1J0 907 379 D)

Allocation of control module see Parts catalog

System designation (ABS 20 IE)
Data BUS present. (CAN)

Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations binder

Control module code (03504).

Coding control module. Refer to ABS control module, coding

Workshop code

Refer to Operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.

Select diagnostic function:

Indicated on display

Fig 6: Selecting Diagnostic Function On VAS 5051

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At this point all diagnostic functions are available.

For further measures see repair procedures.