Diagnostic Operation System VAS5051A , connecting

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NOTE:

Follow the current operating instructions for Diagnostic Operation System VAS5051A , which can be displayed after selecting buttons "Administration" and "operators handbook".

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Diagnostic Operation System VAS5051A

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Fig 2: Diagnostic Cable (VAS5051/6A)

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NOTE:

For the diagnostic, only the diagnostic cables listed above are to be used since only these are equipped with CAN-wires and permit a CAN diagnostic or CAN communication.

Connecting Diagnostic Operation System VAS5051A:

Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmissions: move the selector lever to the "P" or "N" position.
Vehicles with manual transmissions: move the shift lever to the neutral position.

Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC)

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With ignition off, connect Diagnostic Operation System VAS5051A with Diagnostic Cable-5 Meters VAS5051/6A to the Data Link Connector (DLC) - arrow -.
Switch on ignition.
Switch off all electrical consumers.

NOTE:

The connection of all other and later models of the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Systems is performed in the sequence described above.